Spring Update

Well, it has been a while since I posted to my blog, and so many things have been going on! After surviving the Holidays, I have been so blessed to have had opportunities to meet several of my "donor family" friends. I have met Donnetta, Theresa, Richard, Binky, Gayle and their families. These folks, and the incredible staff at LifeNet have been unbelievably supportive. I have a wonderful, loving family, a tremendous church family, awesome co-workers, and my "donor" family! I feel so blessed to love and to be loved by so many. I have managed to finish my taxes, always a big job when you are self employed! I wanted to finish them as early as possible. I dread the approach of April 15th, tax day, because little Madelynn's due date was April 14th, and I miss her and grieve for her so much!

Also, it seems that the Real Estate Market is starting to pick up. Several times while showing property, I have run into other agents showing the homes at the same time. That is a very good sign of improved activity! I fear mortgage interest rates will be starting to creep up, and I hope people will take advantage of this serious buyer's market while it lasts. I have also been very busy continuing my education. I have had class almost every day this month (in my FREE time, of course!) and I am very excited about taking my fifteen years of experience and professional knowledge to the next level in my Real Estate Career.

I have always considered myself to be "informed" regarding politics. However, recent events in my life and in my Country have moved me to become more active in the political process. I will be stepping up to become the Chairman of the Surry Unit of the Republican Party of Virginia. I feel the best way I can personally contribute to the future of our Country, is to work toward identifying and promoting candidates for office that truly reflect the values and priorities of the people. A return to fiscal conservatism is the only thing I believe that can restore our economy. I hope in some small way to help bring about the reform and restoration of the Republican Party.

This month I had an opportunity to meet again with Candace Lightner, the founder of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers). Candace and I had lunch in Arlington with Cindy Colasanto, mother of Ashley McIntosh, who was killed last February in Fairfax, Virginia buy an officer who ran a red light and hit her broadside. (Google Ashley McIntosh) We were joined by Melinda Lynam, who also lost her daughter in a car accident. So, there we sat, four mothers who had lost their daughters in car accidents of some sort. What a blessing to be able to network and "bond" with others who share your grief. It has been very healing for me personally, not only to connect with other grieving moms, but to actively work toward positive changes to our laws and communities. As I work toward those goals, I will keep posting the progress here as often as I can. God Bless you and God Bless America!