This time of year is so full of traditions everywhere you look. Whether they are religious or long time family traditions, we gain comfort and security from the mere continuity of them.
But as we all know, times change. I remember when a person’s handshake was as good as gold. And I miss that tradition of knowing that you could always take a person at their word. So instead of disappointment, I chose to focus on being the change I want to see. (Someone very famous said that, I can’t take credit for it.) I am a person who likes to look in the mirror and see the image of someone who always keeps their word. I sleep better at night. And I hope that helps those around me to catch some solid sleep, too. I’m just continuing a tradition that is near and dear to my heart.
Just as traditions can be longstanding, new ones can also be thrown into the mix (how else can fruitcake be explained??) We are proud to begin a new tradition in 2012. With your help, we are going to begin supporting a fantastic organization called Josh Cares. Check out their website, www.joshcares.org. Child life specialists spend time with the sickest children who, for one reason or another, don’t have families able to be with them all the time. (Their website explains it much better than I do.) For each client who closes with us, we will be donating a ½ hour of time to Josh Cares. So for a buyer and a seller, we will donate an entire hour of time that a child doesn’t have to sit alone and scared.
We know that we can’t do this without you. Our company, thanks to you, has grown 40% (yes – you’re reading that right) since this time last year – and this year isn’t even over yet! Think now, with us serving you, how much more we can be of service to others. I can definitely get on board with that tradition.
So, I would like to offer my sincerest appreciation for the opportunity to do business with each and every one of you. I hope that you enjoy your traditions, even if its fruitcake, and have a safe, healthy and joyous new year to come.
Merriest of holidays,
Charlie Johnson
December 23, 2011
