At this time of the year, and more than most, we hope to reach out to those in our past that we have neglected to keep in touch. Many of those individual's were those that we spent many times together and even considered "best" friends.
As we grow and change jobs we find that we drift at first and then lose total contact much to our chagrin.
I know that we all lose a part of ourselves every time this happens and hope that one day we can make this different.
Today as I am on the Rain I get a call from a great friend from my past, Danny Ross. We live across the state form one another and we haven't had any personal contact since he retired from teaching about two years ago.
We exchange missed phone calls throughout the years and today was the day we connected. What a great present and one that makes this time of the year truly magical.
We caught up and made a plan to get together soon.....a great Sunday surprise.
Premier Denver Homes - Highlands Ranch, CO
I love the fact that in this business, staying in touch is part of the job.
Nov 24, 2008 11:18 AM
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties
That is great. I have a few people I miss that I would love to get in touch with again-Dinah Lee
Nov 24, 2008 11:21 AM
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team
Dan, I have to agree with David, that is one aspect of this business that is great. I also think that it is a great reminder to reach out to those that we care about and haven't talked to for a long time! Great post!
Nov 24, 2008 11:55 AM
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
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Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA
Great reminder! This time of year is a really good time to reach out and touch someone!
Merry Christmas
your friend in Charlottesville!
Nov 25, 2008 12:08 AM
Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA
Great reminder! This time of year is a really good time to reach out and touch someone!
Merry Christmas
your friend in Charlottesville!
Nov 25, 2008 12:08 AM
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
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Dinah,
Sometimes when we lose touch and time passes it becomes harder to just pick up the phone....JUST DO IT and you will feel the benefit of the connection, I have.
Nov 26, 2008 12:31 AM
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
How nice that you got a chance to reconnect with an old friend. Hope your day is going well, and your favorite team wins!
Nov 27, 2008 09:47 AM
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
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HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist
I've never felt bad about not keeping in touch with some people because they went and got married whereas I did not. Upon getting married, they immediately got more members of their extended family with whom they had to get in touch. As a friend told me when we connected again after a 10-year absence, "When I got married, I got two more brothers, two more sisters, another mom and dad, another dad and mom, several uncles, several aunts, and lots of nephews and nieces. I never forgot about you, but if I had extra time, I had to dedicate it to my new family, not to mention my old family. Friends had to take a back seat." I understood.
Nov 30, 2008 08:51 PM
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
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Georgina,
I have since tried to connect with others from my home town with some success.
Dec 01, 2008 01:51 AM
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