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Running With The Dogs! Kind of....

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Retired Broker/Owner AZ Broker BR030809000
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Happy Sunday Tudes!

Today is the first day in a very long time that I woke up feeling good and full of energy.  It feels so good to be on to the next step.  I do have to have surgery in July but it's nothing compared to the 3 hip surgeries I had last year!

I want to THANK the BananaTude Moderators for keeping the group going strong while I was out.  Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! You guys are the best!

Kathy Streib

Carol Williams

Jeff Dowler

Kat Palmiotti


Wayne Martin

Wanda Kubin- Nerdin

I am hoping that my energy continues so I can check in and be part of the conversation again.  I miss you all!  I've been part of AR for almost 20 years - can you believe that!  We have an amazing group of people in our community!  Top Notch!

As for the photo that is Norman going all crazy watching a dog running on Dog TV.  He goes nuts!!! He's been my little companion this whole time!  How lucky am I 🐾

 

 

 

 

 

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Have missed you considerably, Miss Anna Banana! Sending you many more positive thoughts on healing. 💛🙌

Jun 07, 2026 01:37 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

It feels so GOOD to have my energy back Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! Usually I'm full speed ahead but I was at a dead stop and rest.  Thank God that's over. Time to get stuff done!!

Jun 07, 2026 01:44 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Anna "Banana" Kruchten it is good to have you blogging again, and I hope you continue to feel spunky!!! 

Jun 07, 2026 05:08 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Spunky is my middle name - Banana!  Thanks so much George Souto !

Jun 07, 2026 05:20 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Anna, I am so glad you are feeling better. If you are up for a call this week, I would love to visit with you. Big hugs.

Jun 07, 2026 05:35 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Paula I am so grateful to be feeling great again! I've been patient and done what I needed to do (rest) and it worked! So not me to not be making stuff happen.  But I did enjoy watching some cooking shows that made me laugh!!

Jun 08, 2026 11:07 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Oh, you haven't been around?  I don't think anyone other than a couple hundred thousand of your friends noticed. Hoping your surgery goes smoothly and you can get back to your hiking, Anna "Banana" Kruchten.

Jun 07, 2026 05:37 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

LOL Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 you are so funny!  I laughed out loud at the few hundred thousand!  Pretty much my hiking days are over but walking is in the works.  I'm good with that!

Jun 08, 2026 11:10 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - I have a feeling Norman came into your life when God knew you would need the perfect four legged angel to help you keep a positive attitude before you knew you would need that little furry energizer to keep you focused on getting better, day-by-day. 

That is great photo of Norman having quiet joy by observing the Dog TV! By simply paying attention to him, and his endless energy, he encourages mindfulness, inviting you to see the world through his eyes, while he keeps his eyes on you! His forever home is your home and you belong together.

May July's surgery be less stressful and help you to keep moving forward. I have missed you.

Jun 07, 2026 06:07 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Actually Patricia Feager he's been with us for 4+ years.  I saw he needed a good home from a broker friend down in Tucson and I immediately reached out to her. I knew he'd be a good little friend for Barney who 16 at the time.....and they were. They looked out for each other.  He's just such a sweet soul and nobody can resist his 'kisses'  hahahahaha

Jun 08, 2026 11:14 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Anna, you have been missed. More than that we all want you to feel better and get back to the full of energy person and 'Tude you are. 

Jun 07, 2026 06:42 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Kathy Streib I'm feeling great again today so I'm very encouraged that whatever was going on in regards to issues with upcoming surgery has healed. Yeah!  Thank you for all you do!  I so appreciate you 💜

Jun 08, 2026 11:16 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Yes, you are fortunate to have such a good companion. Good company and entertaining to boot! 

Keep healing! 

Jun 07, 2026 08:22 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Marte Cliff I sure am fortunate to have both Norman and my husband Gary.  So thankful!!

Jun 08, 2026 11:17 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Anna... I am so delighted you are feeling better. Two hip surgeries in one year was more than enough for me. I can't fathom three! As for our pets... any time I'm not well or in recovery mode, my pets never leave my side. The just "know" we need them.

Jun 08, 2026 04:46 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Nina I don't know how the heck I got through 3 hip surgeries on the same hip....but I had no choice due to the massive infection the car accident (from the crazy chick running into us),  Thankfully that's almost over and now this is to.   YES!   And I so agree....they know when we need them and he's been so cute! 

Jun 08, 2026 11:20 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I miss you too! I hope you continue to feel good, getting better and better every day!

PS - BananaTUDES! is so happy to see your post this morning, you have been featured in BananaTUDES! by one of your moderators!  :-)

Jun 08, 2026 04:55 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Kat Palmiotti 💛I am so happy to back and I feel great again today.  I do think I've made it through all the issues related to the upcoming surgery (minor) so I am happy about that!  Thank  you again for all you do for the group!  You bring such great energy and I love that about you!

Thanks for the feature!! 

Jun 08, 2026 11:24 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Anna. Nice to see your post. Missed your presence and occasional texts. Glad you are regaining some of your spunkiness and gaining more as each day passes. 

Jun 09, 2026 04:26 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Wayne Martin thanks so much!  And thanks for all you do for BananaTUDES!! Today is another good day so that's 3 in a row. I think I"m on a roll!

Jun 09, 2026 11:43 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hey Anna,
How did I miss this when it was published? I'm so glad you're feeling better and back! 

Jun 13, 2026 06:54 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Anna "Banana" Kruchten So glad you are feeling better . Yu are missed more than you will ever know. You sure know how to brighten up a room . We love our pets!They know how to make us laugh especially when we are feeling blue ☺️Love ya sister 

Jun 18, 2026 06:33 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thank you so much Hannah Williams ! I so appreciate you! Had a bit of a set back this past week but all is back on track and moving forward. 

Jun 21, 2026 12:35 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

So good to read you are healing and coming back to Active Rain. Wow 3 hip surgeries is not fun. Yet with your "Banana Attitude" I know you will overcome. 

Jun 28, 2026 11:22 AM
Leanne Smith

I know myself and many others here on ActiveRain are rooting for you.

Jun 30, 2026 04:08 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Leanne Smith oh the journey continued and hopefully my next month I'm done with it all and can get back to having fun.  That is my job 😊

Jun 30, 2026 10:50 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

OH my gosh, I totally missed this post, Anna! I hope you are walking now and loving your sweet companion more each day! He is one lucky puppy, that's for sure! 

Jul 27, 2026 09:07 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS I wish it had gone the way it sounded in my post but alas another issue popped up and I'm still dealing with it. Hopefully tomorrow the Mayo Doc will have a solution. But.....I'm staying in a good frame of mind and laughing a lot - at cooking shows!  Too funny!

Jul 29, 2026 04:06 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Love the photo of Norman! Oh how he wishes he was out there running too, I'm sure!

Glad to hear you have your energy back.

Aug 06, 2026 01:47 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Sharon Tara I had it back and now it's gone again!  Ugh.  But little Norman is still right by my side.  We call him 'underfoot'!!

Aug 08, 2026 12:09 PM
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