Driving down just about any street in the Collingwood – Blue Mountain area triggers a flood of memories. After over 20 years in the real estate business, there’s a property in every nook and corner that makes me think of a person or family that I’ve known.
During the holidays in particular, I’ve thought of so many of my past clients and wished that they could know how much I think of them. Some have sent me wonderful Christmas cards with pictures of their families that remind me of how our lives keep moving forward and 
changing from year to year. I’ve had emails with beautiful messages, cards and songs. And all the while, I’ve been feeling guilty that work and a brutal cold have kept me from doing the same.
Right up until Christmas Eve, I was working with two families who could finally rejoice in putting an accepted offer under the Christmas tree. They were both very moving and happy situations that even choked this old girl up a little. Real estate is like that for me. It is so not just a job. It is SO much more.
In the course of my career, I’ve seen moves triggered by marriages, deaths, illness, births, divorces, career changes or, just because. I’ve dealt with two generations of families. I’ve met Moms, Dads, Grandpas, sisters, friends, babies and dogs when viewing potential homes. I’ve had clients as young as 18 and as old as 84. I’ve watched dreams shrink and I’ve watched them fulfilled. I’ve watched life in all its complexities unfold in my clients every day of every year.
I think of you folks in Duncan, and you who bought that run-down farm near Meaford. I think of you who commute across the ocean to your “cottage” here in Collingwood and I think of you who moved across another ocean when love called. I think of you who magically transformed your condo and I think of you who modified your home to care for a loved one with special needs. I think of you who finally has your mountain view, I think of you who opened a new business here and you who retired from yours last year. I think of my colleagues in the business that have left this earth and those who have brought friendship and caring to each transaction and, to me.
Tell me, how could I tell each of you how much you are appreciated and thought of? Please just know it is so. And as to my resolutions for 2010?
Be Real. Really Live. Be Content. Be The Change. See The Good.
Happy New Year!
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Knowing that at times I have fallen into many of your categories cited here, I can only say a huge THANK YOU for having accompanied us on our journey to date here in Collingwood. Your support and assistance have helped us literally thru thick & thin, and there are no words to describe the value of your unwavering friendship. May the best of the best things always find their way to your door. Have a most happy & prosperous New Year!
Thanks SO much Nancy for your wonderfully kind comment. Your family started out as “clients” and are now among our most treasured and loved family friends. We’ve been thinking of you this week especially and know that there are great things ahead for you in 2010. xo