As most people know, RE/MAX is a proud sponsor of Children's Miracle Network.  Agents contribute a portion of their commission of each transaction to Children's Miracle Network.  I've always felt it was a really great cause and have been proud to help support it.  Until tonight, I had never truly realized the impact it has had on the lives of the families supported by our donations.

While walking in the parade, as our float passed a large group of people, I noticed a woman out of the corner of my eye stand up and start clapping.  As I looked over at her, I noticed her eyes were wet and she was shouting, "I love you guys...Children's Miracle Network...I love you!"  I smiled and shouted back, "Thank you, we're so happy to be a part of it." 

She quickly turned around and pointed to a young boy in a wheelchair next to her and said, "You're paying for my son."  Her voice broke as she said it.  My heart stopped...and so did my feet.  I walked over to her and her son.  She grabbed my hand in both of hers and said, "I can't thank you enough."  I asked if I could take a photo of them and she agreed.

As I walked away, I felt tears coming to my own eyes.  I have no idea what their names are, or what her son's condition is.  Coming face to face with someone and knowing that I helped make a difference in their life was one of the most profound moments I have ever experienced...as an agent and as a person.  What a great feeling!

I've decided to double my contribution in 2010. 

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My father was one of eleven children born to my Grandma Dottie, 7 boys and 4 girls.  Grandma Dottie would have had 16 children if she hadn't lost two sets of twins, and one stillborn.  When my Aunt Esther died in 1969, Grandma Dottie took in her four children and raised them as her own. 

They lived in a small town Ava, Missouri, in a run-down shack with a wavy tin roof.  She was a woman of strong faith, and the patience of Job.  None of her children were born in a hospital, or with a doctor present.  Each of her children will tell you that she showered them with so much love and attention, they felt like an only child.  Even though they were poor, Grandma Dottie made sure her home was clean and her children were well fed.

Because they were so poor, all of the boys joined the military immediately after graduation as a means to a better life.  When the Vietnam war started, 5 of her children were sent into the combat zone.  Grandma Dottie kept a map on the living room wall with 5 different colored push pins...one for every child.  She would pray over that map several times a day.  At one point, Grandma Dottie wrote to the President of the United States to tell him that he had too many of her sons and she wanted some returned to her.  Amazingly enough, that letter was passed down through the ranks and the message was sent to each of her boys' commanding officers.  Each son was told that one of them would have to return home pursuant to the wartime rules.  Each one refused.  Not knowing what else to do, the commanding officers made each son sit down and write Grandma Dottie a letter telling her that they were refusing to leave. Grandma Dottie's prayers continued, and God answered her prayers and brought each of her sons home safely when the war ended.

While today is a day of remembrance for those who have served, and continue to serve our country to ensure freedom for each and every one of us, I can't help but remember my Grandma Dottie on this day and the heartache she much have endured.  For mothers of soldiers everywhere...thank you for the sacrifices YOU have made, and for nurturing and molding the finest and most honorable men with the courage and strength to give our country the freedom we too often take for granted.  My thoughts are with you today.  May God Bless You!

Looking for information regarding Springfield Public Schools?  I often have clients who are searching Springfield MO homes for sale, ask, "What is the best school district?"  Unfortunately, I can't answer that question.  The answer is very subjective.  What may be important to one client is not necessarily important to another client.

When relocating, it's wise to research the area schools yourself and make your decisions based on what criteria in a school is MOST important to YOU.  I have provided some helpful links to help you in your analysis of the high schools in the Springfield Public School District.

Springfield Public Schools, consists of five high schools:

Central High School - Home of the Bulldogs!

Glendale High School

Hillcrest High School

Kickapoo High School

Parkview High School

For information regarding safety, the Springfield Newsleader has a database you can search for Springfield Public Schools Safety Incident Reports.

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Greene County MO Real Estate Market Report for October 2009

Three Year Comparison of Home Sales

Three Month Comparison of Home Sales

Inventory Report of Homes

 

Homes for Sale in Greene County, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 1886 homes
• Under Contract:  379 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for October: 355 sales

Greene County MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $130,084
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98.76%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 64 days

 

Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
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Nixa MO Real Estate Market Report for October 2009

Three Year Comparison of Home Sales

Three Month Comparison of Home Sales

Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
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Ozark MO Real Estate Market Report for

October 2009

Three Year Comparison of Home Sales

Three Month Comparison of Home Sales

Inventory Report of Homes

Homes for Sale in Ozark, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 296 homes
• Under Contract: 71 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for October: 44 sales

Ozark MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $146,688
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98.75%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 82 days

Ozark MO Real Estate Market Report for September 2009
Ozark MO Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
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Springfield MO Real Estate Market Report for

October 2009

Three Year Comparison of Home Sales

Three Month Comparison of Home Sales

Lina Robertson Owner/Agent RE/MAX Solutions 1715 James River Road Ozark, MO, 65721	Mobile: (417) 844-7265 linarobertson@remax.net http://www.ozarks-realestate.com
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Nixa MO Real Estate Market Report for September 2009

Three Year Comparison of Home Sales

Three Month Comparison of Home Sales

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OZARK MO REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2009

THREE YEAR COMPARISON OF HOME SALES IN OZARK MO

THREE MONTH COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD IN OZARK MO

INVENTORY REPORT FOR HOMES IN OZARK MO

Homes for Sale in Ozark, MO:

• Total Active Listings: 285 homes
• Under Contract:  55 pending sales
• Total Sold Listings for September: 53 sales

Ozark MO Sales Price Information

• Average Sales Price: $146,967
• Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 99.27%

Days on Market (for Sold homes)

Average Days on Market: 69 days

Ozark MO Real Estate Market Report for August 2009

Ozark MO Real Estate Market Report for July 2009

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