Phew! What a whirlwind! Within the past 48 hours I've had even more action than I usually have, and that means it was pretty intense!
My Grandmother passed away. I organized the funeral, facilitated the clean-up of her room at her nursing home, gathered up the family, got her cremated, had a beautiful celebration of her life, closed two deals, put out several fires and got one of my listings sold. Phew! Can I catch my breath now?
Thank you for the lovely e-mails and your concern for my welfare! I am so lucky to have such a great extended family! I appreciate your support so very much and I have no words to describe how important you have been to me throughout this very trying time. God Bless you! I am enormously grateful for you, my Active Rain Family!
I just wanted to give you a quick update and let you know that all is well here. The fires have been contained. We are not getting evacuated and we've had a wonderful family reunion. I'll be back with more details later. My Grandmother's magic unfolded a great story, one that I will tell you in the days to come.
Thank you so very much for your kind words of support! What a wonderful Active Rain family I have!
Posted by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection 7 months ago
Glad to see that you are okay ... nice family photo and I know your grandmother would be pleased with all you have done leading your family through all of this. Looking forward to reading the next story in tribute to your grandmother's "magic."
Posted by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Century 21 Ryan Realty ) 7 months ago
Glad to hear that you are well and that the fires have been contained! Take care of yourself.... you have certainly been through a lot... It looks like your grandmother's magic is already working with you!
Posted by Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire (Buyer's Option Realty Services) 7 months ago
Mirela, I am relieved that the fires didn't cause problems for you. You are one busy lady, but take a bit of time for yourself? 10 minutes on the beach?
Posted by Andrea Swiedler (Prudential Adams & Associates, REALTORS, New Milford CT) 7 months ago
Mirela..i am happy you are Ok..in fact i am amazed,...You have a beautiful family..Rest a little..don't let it hit you all at once..you are a Beautiful Person we were worried ..Thanks for the post!
All my Love and sympathy
Hannah
Posted by Hannah Williams (Re/Max affiliates NE) 7 months ago
Mirela - you are such a strong lady, and a terrific role model for us all.
I wish you and your family all the best at this challenging time, and am happy you are doing ok.
Regards
Sheldon
Posted by Sheldon Neal -- That British Agent -- (Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited) 7 months ago
Mirela - I'm so happy to hear that you're okay. That is some scary stuff! Sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. It sounds like she was a very special lady indeed.
Posted by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653) (Austin Texas Homes, LLC) 7 months ago
Mirela so very glad to hear you and your family are safe.
Posted by Greensboro, NC Real Estate Larry Story's Blog of the Triad! (Coldwell Banker Triad of Greensboro) 7 months ago
Hi Mirela;
I love the video, great family picture, very nice family. Good Luck!
Posted by Anthony Stokes-Pereira (Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty) 7 months ago
That's GREAT news, Mirela - especially in the midst of such stress, drama and grief. Here's wishing many days and years of peace and happiness!
Posted by Randy Hooker / Dreamcatcher Broker / Greater Phoenix Area 7 months ago
Thank God you are safe! May the fires stay away and may you find one moment in time to just breathe! You are awesome!
With love from Red Feather Lakes,
Mary
Posted by Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty) 7 months ago
Randy, I don't usually get quite so excited about an offer, but this was a good one and my Sellers were really hurting. It meant a lot to them and I was so happy about it. I've been working relentlessly to sell their property and I've left no stone unturned. Their stress level has just gone down several notches due to this event...
Posted by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection 7 months ago
Mirela, I TOTALLY understand your excitement at closing that deal. I've had a few of those in my life where you just went the extra miles to make it happen for some hurting clients, and there's nothing like that feeling when the deal finally records. Way to go, lady! :)
Posted by Randy Hooker / Dreamcatcher Broker / Greater Phoenix Area 7 months ago
Jason: We thought we might have to evacuate earlier today. I was OK with it.
As I was leaving the house, on my way to my two closings on the other side of town I told my family: If we get evacuated while I'm gone, just make sure you bring Grandma's ashes!"
I am not emotionally attached to anything I own. Everything is replaceable. As long as we're healthy and well, we can re-build anything.
Mary, you are always so sweet and you always speak to my heart.
Anthony: Thank you very much!
Larry: I really appreciate it!
Posted by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection 7 months ago
Sheldon: Those are some lovely words. Thank you! To inspire others would be the best gift.
Hannah: Rest? That's what vacations are for. I am taking one in July. I plan on visiting Alaska. Any tips?
Andrea: We had a wonderful time on the Beach tonight with our entire family. That charged me right up again.
Joan: Thank you very much for your concern and kind words! About Grandma's magic... wait till you read the blog about it!
Jan: Thank you so much for your support! I got your other messages. It really means a lot to me: it makes me even stronger!
Posted by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection 7 months ago
Mirela,
Jeez! You had a ton on your plate all at once; glad you're safe.
Posted by Terry Chenier (Homelife Glenayre) 7 months ago
Terry: Truer words were never spoken!
Thank you!
You know what they say: it always comes in threes... Murphy's Law...
Posted by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection 7 months ago
Hi Mirela... it sounds like you handled everything you were dealt with your usual grace and style. I am not surprised. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by Steve Shatsky - Dallas Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (469)449-9840 (Prudential Texas Properties) 7 months ago
Thanks for the update on the fires. Could not help but think of you and the loss of your dear grandmother, while listening to the news about Myrtle Beach. Remember to take some time for yourself. You are very very strong...but
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Posted by Margaret Rome-- HomeRome Realty Baltimore, Md. (Author:Real Estate the Rome Way 410-530-2400) 7 months ago
Mirela, I had no idea you had been through so much. I'm glad you are alright. You have strength, grace, tenacity and the ability to keep going no matter what. Rare combination. You are an inspiration even in times like this.
Posted by Kathleen Frawley, Your South County Connection, (Keller Williams Sacramento CA (916) 730-4404) 7 months ago
Mirela--I am glad to hear your grandmothers magic "unfolded a great story" and look forward to hearing it in the days to come. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
When we heard about the fires, my partner and I thought about you and wondered if you'd be blogging with fire 20' outside your door??? I'm so glad to hear you are safe. I know your strength will get you through all of this. Again, our thoughts are with you!
Posted by Tamara Perlman, Lake Tahoe Truckee CA Real Estate (Coldwell Banker) 7 months ago
Glad the fires are contained. And your Grandmother brought you a multitude of luck. She will always be in heaven looking out for you... Better believe it. Glad you have so much fun with your family and real estate action...
Posted by Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) 7 months ago
To have that loss and deal with a catastrophe back-to-back can be a big blow. Some people choose to let it defeat them while others gain strength from learning they can handle it & go on.
WWGD?(What Would Grandma Do?) - she'd keep plugging along & make sure everyone is safe!
Glad to hear you're OK & bearing up well. Thoughts & prayers to your family & community.
Posted by Kent Simpson REALTOR® and some other alphabet soup (Avalar Advantage Realty) 7 months ago
Mirela - You are not just the proud optimist, you are the ultimate optimist. Thank YOU for all of your inspiration.
Posted by Judy Jennings - Realtor® Serving Plymouth & Barnstable Counties (Cedrone and MacDonald Real Estate) 7 months ago
Mirela: I just jumped over to check on you and on the fires ~ then here is this post ~ you are always one step ahead. It is good to hear that you and your family are doing well. It is also good to hear the fires are contained.
I am so proud of you for making this time beautiful for you family ~ you did an outstanding job!
Posted by Sandy Childs - Spartnaburg, SC Realtor® (Keller Williams Realty) 7 months ago
Mirela-So sorry to hear about your grandmother...And thankful you are safe and busy. Could you bottle me up some of your energy? You are just the most energetic person I know!
Posted by Sherry Scales, ABR,GRI,REALTOR (RE/MAX Austin Skyline) 7 months ago
26 comments • Myrtle Beach Real Estate by Mirela Monte • April 23 2009 09:59PM
Glad to see that you are okay ... nice family photo and I know your grandmother would be pleased with all you have done leading your family through all of this. Looking forward to reading the next story in tribute to your grandmother's "magic."
Glad to hear that you are well and that the fires have been contained! Take care of yourself.... you have certainly been through a lot... It looks like your grandmother's magic is already working with you!
Mirela, I am relieved that the fires didn't cause problems for you. You are one busy lady, but take a bit of time for yourself? 10 minutes on the beach?
Mirela..i am happy you are Ok..in fact i am amazed,...You have a beautiful family..Rest a little..don't let it hit you all at once..you are a Be
autiful Person we were worried ..Thanks for the post!
All my Love and sympathy
Hannah
Mirela - you are such a strong lady, and a terrific role model for us all.
I wish you and your family all the best at this challenging time, and am happy you are doing ok.
Regards
Sheldon
Mirela so very glad to hear you and your family are safe.
Hi Mirela;
I love the video, great family picture, very nice family. Good Luck!
That's GREAT news, Mirela - especially in the midst of such stress, drama and grief. Here's wishing many days and years of peace and happiness!
Thank God you are safe! May the fires stay away and may you find one moment in time to just breathe! You are awesome!
With love from Red Feather Lakes,
Mary
Mirela, I TOTALLY understand your excitement at closing that deal. I've had a few of those in my life where you just went the extra miles to make it happen for some hurting clients, and there's nothing like that feeling when the deal finally records. Way to go, lady! :)
Jason: We thought we might have to evacuate earlier today. I was OK with it.
As I was leaving the house, on my way to my two closings on the other side of town I told my family: If we get evacuated while I'm gone, just make sure you bring Grandma's ashes!"
I am not emotionally attached to anything I own. Everything is replaceable. As long as we're healthy and well, we can re-build anything.
Mary, you are always so sweet and you always speak to my heart.
Anthony: Thank you very much!
Larry: I really appreciate it!
Sheldon: Those are some lovely words. Thank you! To inspire others would be the best gift.
Hannah: Rest? That's what vacations are for. I am taking one in July. I plan on visiting Alaska. Any tips?
Andrea: We had a wonderful time on the Beach tonight with our entire family. That charged me right up again.
Joan: Thank you very much for your concern and kind words! About Grandma's magic... wait till you read the blog about it!
Jan: Thank you so much for your support! I got your other messages. It really means a lot to me: it makes me even stronger!
Mirela,
Jeez! You had a ton on your plate all at once; glad you're safe.
Terry: Truer words were never spoken!
Thank you!
You know what they say: it always comes in threes... Murphy's Law...
Hi Mirela... it sounds like you handled everything you were dealt with your usual grace and style. I am not surprised. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Thanks for the update on the fires. Could not help but think of you and the loss of your dear grandmother, while listening to the news about Myrtle Beach. Remember to take some time for yourself. You are very very strong...but
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Mirela, I had no idea you had been through so much. I'm glad you are alright. You have strength, grace, tenacity and the ability to keep going no matter what. Rare combination. You are an inspiration even in times like this.
Mirela--I am glad to hear your grandmothers magic "unfolded a great story" and look forward to hearing it in the days to come. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
When we heard about the fires, my partner and I thought about you and wondered if you'd be blogging with fire 20' outside your door??? I'm so glad to hear you are safe. I know your strength will get you through all of this. Again, our thoughts are with you!
Glad the fires are contained. And your Grandmother brought you a multitude of luck. She will always be in heaven looking out for you... Better believe it. Glad you have so much fun with your family and real estate action...
To have that loss and deal with a catastrophe back-to-back can be a big blow. Some people choose to let it defeat them while others gain strength from learning they can handle it & go on.
WWGD? (What Would Grandma Do?) - she'd keep plugging along & make sure everyone is safe!
Glad to hear you're OK & bearing up well. Thoughts & prayers to your family & community.
Mirela - You are not just the proud optimist, you are the ultimate optimist. Thank YOU for all of your inspiration.
Mirela-So sorry to hear about your grandmother...And thankful you are safe and busy. Could you bottle me up some of your energy? You are just the most energetic person I know!