HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Today I'd like to share a very eloquent Mother's Day message that was posted on Facebook by my friend and Arizona colleague, Kirsten Johnson.   Thank you, Kirsten, for allowing me share this!

I want to share something that comes to mind not only on Mother's Day, but often....

I think of women I know who have not had the opportunity to have children either because of a medical condition or because they have not found the right person to have kids with, like in my situation. Please do not judge these women or ask them why they do not have kids, because I can guarantee it is not because of lack of want, it just is what it is right now. Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of these ladies. It is a journey.

I think of people who I have met along the way who did not have a mother who was present in their lives either physically or emotionally. Their stories hurt my heart. Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of those who did not have the true presence of a Mother. It is a journey.

I think of many of you who I know who have lost your mother and the "missing" her never goes away. The wanting to pick up the phone and call her to say Happy Mother's Day and I Love You doesn't go away. Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of those who have lost their Mother. It is a journey.

I think of those mothers who have lost a child to sickness or tragedy. My heart hurts with you. No Mother should have to feel this pain. Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of those who have lost a child. It is a painful journey.

I think of the nearly 17,000 kids in foster care in Arizona and the 500,000 in the United States that are confused and conflicted about their Mother, wondering why she abandoned, neglected or hurt them. Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of our Kids in Foster Care. It is a scary and painful journey.

I want to recognize those mothers who have found their way to adopt or foster a child. Thank you for giving a child a sense of family and what it means to have a Mother. Biology has nothing to do with being a Mother. Love has everything to do with being a Mother. Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of those who have adopted, fostered or are thinking about doing so. It is a journey. 

To all Mother's....your children are a gift! Thank you for giving them a loving home. Do not ever forget how important your role is to your children. Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of yourselves, other mothers, fathers and your children. It is a journey.

We all have a story when it comes to our mother and our motherhood! Be Kind. Be Loving. Be Understanding. Be Supportive of One Another. It is a Journey.

WHERE SHOULD I RETIRE?

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters/The KCM Blog Posted: 01 May 2015 04:00 AM PDT Some Highlights From The Report: 80% of all pre-retirees in the South Atlantic region plan to stay there in retirement 4 out of 10 pre-retirees plan to relocate in retirement Retirees in the South Central Region are most satisfied with their Cost of Living For more information or to read the full report: Click Here

INDIAN LAND TO GET RECYCLING FACILITY ON NORTHFILED DRIVE

Source:  Fort Mill Times

Article By Katie Rutland
Special to the Fort Mill Times

04/24/2015 2:42 PM

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/fort-mill-times/article19392705.html#storylink=cpy

After years of searching for the perfect piece of land for a new recycling center, Lancaster County Leaders have closed a deal on more tha 4 acres in Indian Land.

The purchase means residents no longer will have to travel across state lines to the Foxhole Landfill in Charlotte, off U.S. 521. 

District 7 County Councilman Brian Carnes said that about two years ago the county was forced to abruptly close its recycling and solid-waste center on leased land on Jim Wilson Road. The property owner sold the parcel to a developer who built homes on the site.

County officials wasted no time searching for land for a new center, but it wasn’t easy. “There’s not a whole lot of cheap property in Indian Land anymore,” Carnes said.

In the meantime, a deal was worked out for South Carolina residents to take solid waste and recyclables to the Charlotte facility. Carnes said the Foxhole facility recently has considered charging S.C. residents for using the landfill and began limiting the number of bags of garbage that could be brought in one trip.

Over the years, several pieces of land were ruled out because of push back from nearby residents, but county leaders finally purchased 4.61 acres in the 521 Perimeter Commerce Park on Northfield Drive on April 15. County Administrator Steve Willis confirmed the purchase price, including closing fees, was $300,000, and that construction will be paid by property taxes.

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/fort-mill-times/article19392705.html#storylink=cpy

SOUTH CAROLINA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2015

SOURCE:  http://www.scstrawberryfestival.com/

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The award winning South Carolina Strawberry Festival is definitely one you don't want to miss!  It is Fort Mill's signature salute to spring!  Join us in 2015 for a week of events and activities, culminating in the festival on May 1 and 2.  Admission is free. NO PETS ALLOWED.

HOME SALES NATIONWIDE ARE SKYROCKETING

Information courtesy of Keeping Current Matters/The KCM Blog

Yesterday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report. The numbers shocked many analysts as they revealed a 10.4% increase over the same month last year. This is the highest number of sales since September 2013. Sales have increased year-over-year for six consecutive months and the 10.4% increase is the highest annual increase since August 2013. March's sales increase was the largest monthly increase since December 2010. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, explained:

"After a quiet start to the year, sales activity picked up greatly throughout the country in March. The combination of low interest rates and the ongoing stability in the job market is improving buyer confidence and finally releasing some of the sizable pent-up demand that accumulated in recent years."

Here is a graph showing home sales so far this year:



















An increase in sales occurred in every region of the country even the Northeast that experienced one of their roughest winters in years:

 

 

 

Bottom Line: 
Houses are flying off the shelves. This may be the perfect time to sell yours.

 

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2015

May we all be inspired to keep our planet beautiful and safe!
My EARTH DAY card for you... CLICK HERE.



Photo source:  Llerrah.com

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"SLIDE THE CITY" COMING TO FORT MILL

Source:  Fort Mill Times/The Herald 
Article by John Mark / jmarks@fortmilltimes.com
4/20/15 

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/fort-mill-times/article19078509.html#storylink=cpy

Picasa SLIDE THE CITY

The event is on track to land in Fort Mill on June 6. 

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/fort-mill-times/article19078509.html#storylink=cpy

The water slide to end all water slides is coming to town.

Registration should begin at 9 a.m. April 29 for a Slide the City event in Fort Mill, officials said. Local coordinator Scott Bagwell ironed out a few final details with corporate staff last Wednesday night and is confident Fort Mill will host a June 6 event for the Charlotte market.

“The Charlotte market is actually this event,” he said. “This will be the closest event within 130 miles.”

The Fort Mill Town Council voted unanimously April 13 to allow A.O. Jones Boulevard and the parking lot at Nation Ford High School to host a June 6 Slide the City event. The decision allows live music and is similar to other events, like the S.C. Strawberry Festival.

To read the entire article, click HERE.

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/fort-mill-times/article19078509.html#storylink=cpy

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BALD EAGLE RIGHT HERE IN THE 'HOOD!

It was an exciting day when I saw this beautiful bald eagle while walking with my husband and some friends recently.  A kind gentleman said, "If you'd stop yapping, you'd see the bald eagle up in that tree."  He's right, we would've missed it!  How fortunate that we were alerted to this awesome sighting right around the corner from our home!  

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