As my last couple of post pointed out, I have struggled with knowing what I should be doing with my life and being truly thankful for our current set of circumstances. Well, today was a great day for snapping my head around and shedding some light on both. And, it was a very random day.
It all started yesterday afternoon as I was baking cupcakes and a neighbor called to say that hadn't been able to find her little boy for over half an hour. Obviously, I went running out of my door forgetting about what was going on in my kitchen, not even thinking about whether or not I was appropriately dressed. I had just promised my neighbor and one of my best friends that WE WOULD FIND THAT CHILD! In less than 5 minutes of knocking on doors several neighbors were out searching and that sweet child was back in his momma's arms. It wouldn't have mattered if it was 2pm or 2am, my neighbors are AMAZING! We are a true community. I have to truly believe that when we started looking for houses 6 years ago, God alone put a special tug in my heart for this neighborhood. It wasn't the exact house I wanted, it was way more money than we planned to spend, and for heaven's sakes there is no community pool. But, what we have is so much more. The neighbors in our cul-de-sac are truly my very best friends. We would drop anything for each other. And, the other neighbors of all ages truly care about each other. Not everybody can say they have more than a house on a collection of streets. What we have here is something very special, and for that I am VERY grateful.
This morning I started our day by taking the kids to deliver a Thanksgiving gift to one of my clients. I am very thankful for these particular clients because of the ministry I feel I was able to serve, and that they boosted my real estate business to my first million dollar month. (Not that I made a million dollars, I just sold that much in property.) I may not have 20 listings going at one time, but I can truly see that God places each of my clients in my life for a very specific reason, at a very specific time. I will be more honest than my husband would like for me to be at this point. The week before I got a contract on the above mentioned house, we met with a banckruptcy attorney. He told us to quit paying our bills and call it game played hard. We planned to bankrupt Jeff's construction business and personally file for bankruptcy. I got the contract, it was a quick close, we have yet to miss a single bill payment, and Jeff's company is still open- busier than he has been in some time. God KNOWS our every need. Sometimes He just waits to see if we are going to trust Him. Granted, I wish He wouldn't wait so long sometimes, but He ALWAYS delivers. I was able to talk with the wife and encourage her this morning, that God is with her, will carry her, and fulfill her during this very difficult time in their life.
Afterwards we came home and had lunch with Jeff. To watch him love my kids is amazing! Yesterday, I really wasn't sure I even liked him. He did something really stupid, and I didn't have any desire to talk to him for at least a week- or until I wanted to spend some of his money. :) But, he manned up, asked for forgiveness, which I really wanted to hold off on giving.... But, just to watch him with the kids melts my heart everytime. I am thankful for a husband that is an amazing father.
It is the end of November, but it was over 70 degrees outside today. I was able to play in the street with my children and 10 other (all under the age of 6) kids after lunch. What a blessing to have the time to play with my kids. And, to spend time with my best friends. All while the most of the world is working. I know there are millions of moms who wish they didn't have to work and could spend these days in the street with kiddos. And, on top of that wish they lived in a neighborhood where it was safe to let your kids play in the middle of the street. I am truly grateful for a career that allows me to also raise my children.
This afternoon I went to give blood. Today marked my 1 gallon blood donation. Not really a big deal to most people. But trust me, if you had ever sat and watched someone you love literally be saved my the multiple pints of blood they had recieved, you would give blood too. I am thankful for having O- blood, and knowing today that I saved at least 6 lives by giving just 30 minutes of my time, and a pint of fluid.
After giving blood I went to meet another client. We walked into the house he bought and has just rented out. He stopped me in the hallway, grabbed my shoulders, and looked me right in the face. He said Misty, I can't tell you how pleased I am with how this all worked out. Thank you for the job you did. I am extremely happy and excited. Seriously, this was my easiest customer EVER! He found the house himself, made an offer sight unseen, we went to see the house after the fact, and he was a dream to work with. And, might I mention this deal came through when I had no other leads going, and we once again needed some cash quick and in a hurry. In less than 3 weeks, I had made enough money to pay our bills for over 3 months.
My next stop was my preacher's house. Once again, just delivering a Thanksgiving present as a way to show my appreciation for their business. This is thier retirement home, the chances of them ever being a customer of mine again are very slim. But, the joy of serving my minister is great. And, they were so expressive of their thankfulness of the job I did for them. I don't care what profession you are in, everyone enjoys hearing that you have done a great job.
I got to come home to the 2 cutest kids in town. I could hear them chanting mommy as I was walking onto the back porch. They were fighting over who was going to hug me first and the longest. You have to be dead for that not to make your heart happy. And, I am thankful that tonight those 2 kiddos had cupcakes and sugar cookies for dinner. And, guess what- they are going to be okay. Tomorrow, we will have a well balanced diet, but today we had fun.
I finished my day working on a train birthday cake for my neighbor. I am thankful for the talent God has given me in creating yummy and beautiful food and fun party ideas. I think it is going to be a memory that lasts my kids and others a life time. If He could just heal the arthritis in my hands, we would really be in business.
So, now it is time to go to bed. Tonight, I am most thankful for all the things God used to day to remind me that I am blessed and helped my heart feel very thankful. And, thank Him for clarifying that my number one priority is being a AWESOME mommy. But, on the side he has provided a successful real estate career to support our family.
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