Agent Benedict's Page

2009-05-23



Power of Caring



I know I haven't been active the last couple of weeks. I have been so busy that I just haven't set aside some time to reflect. Just a few things that crossed my mind over the last couple of weeks.



First of all, Happy Mothers Day, even if I am a little late. To all the mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, step mothers, aunts, sisters and anyone else who has supported someone with that unconditional motherly love, I hope you had a… Continue

Challenge Yourself



We are currently up to 80 members! I have received 5 requests for DUO cards, each from a different state! The cards arrived Wednesday from the printer and they look really good. They are easier to read than the first batch and really stand out.



I am hopeful that agents start passing these cards and we see growth. I had hoped to see more forum posts and DUO stories. I did not receive any DUO submissions this week and I was a little… Continue

Growing Stong



I don't have a real topic to blog about this week. It was a very busy week personally and I really didn't have a message. I will say two things.



Cherish your family. Family is a wonderful and beautiful thing. I had the opportunity to take a few days off and spend some time with mine. Life gets so busy, we forget to take time for our family. I was missing them and really enjoyed this week.



Appreciate each other. I attempted to handle the household… Continue

Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover



So, most of you have seen the wonderfully talented contestant on "Britians Got Talent". If not, check her out here.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk



She gives a wonderful performance, she is amzingly charming and suprising. Suprising because she doesn't fit what we would expect. She is not beautiful or glamorous. She is, well, plain.



But, aren't we all a little plain? Don't we all have moments when we aren't… Continue

Recent Oklahoma Fires



I hope everyone had a great Easter. I enjoyed the day with some extended family.



Some may have heard, there were some devastating fires in Oklahoma this last week. I've heard one story from a woman who lost her home as did her son who had just built down his home down the road. I was at a loss for words. In the brief interaction, I tried to provide comfort. I said, "Thank God, no one was hurt." This sometimes offers little comfort. She agreed with… Continue