Because of YOU I am Grateful! My Journey to 50,000 Points

What a great surprise it was to see that my points have now reached 50,000. How exciting that is and what gratitude it brings to my soul as I ponder on all the outstanding blogs I have read and beautiful friendships I have gained. This place, ActiveRain, simply pours with greatness. It’s no wonder that those points rack up because I find myself completely lost in the rain seeking knowledge, inspiration, and laughter on a daily basis.

And that is why, I can step back today in the busyness of the world and say Because of YOU I am Grateful and take this opportunity to walk side by side with each of you and share the gratitude I feel for this incredible place.

On May 10^th, 2007 I activated my profile on ActiveRain and ever since I have been completely hooked. Hooked on great people sharing their knowledge, inspiration and laughter.

I started out today writing a spotlight on the people who have really touched my life in a very profound way. Then the thought came to me, “there are so many”. I don’t want to leave anybody out. So I will tell you, everybody who has the chance to read this and those who don’t. Because of YOU I am Grateful and Because of YOU:

• I wake up in the morning to read and comment on your amazing blogs.
• I return at night to see if there is anything new (I don’t want to miss a thing).
• I have laughed until my tummy hurt so bad, I thought I just had the worlds best abs workout.
• I have shed tears from your heartfelt stories you have shared and incredible comments you have made on my blogs and others.
• I have had the privilege of hearing your amazing voice on the phone, been the recipient of your kind letters and sincere personal emails.
• I have gained the understanding that we are all, for the most part on common grounds in our industry.
• I have received the gift of your heart, your inspiration and your divine values.
• I have gained the confidence that it’s OK to share what is in my heart.
• I have found the balance I was seeking.
• I have implemented wonderful tools into my blogs, such as graphics, widgets, html, slide shows and You Tube.
• I have learned how to send a very professional expired letter, FSBO letter, and create a realistic business plan.
• I have felt as though I have traveled the world through your eyes.
• I have learned the importance of a blogsite, website and creative marketing.
• I have learned the importance of tags, syndication, and titles.

And most of all Because of YOU I am Grateful for your Friendship, Support, Respect, and just simply being YOU and allowing me to be ME.

To you, all of my friends on ActiveRain, I wish for you to have a very...

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Julie Neerings, GRI- Heart of Utah Real Estate/Keller Williams Salt Lake City Copyright © 2008- If you are considering buying, selling, military relocations to Hill AFB or relocating to Utah, you deserve local expertise and advice to be provided by a professional in real estate. Julie Neerings is a Utah REALTOR® providing full time, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the cities of Layton, Bountiful, Woods Cross, West Valley, West Jordan, South Jordan, Riverton, Herriman and all surrounding cities.

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