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Dig out, dig in, dig deep...

(snow shovels available at http://www.moabsports.com/)

...well, Wisconsin will be open tomorrow,

probably running three hours late.

Theresa and I spent two hours digging out over a foot of the white stuff

you like to see at Christmas, and start to get annoyed with about this time of year.

But digging out is a lot easier than

digging in and rebuilding in the storm-ravaged South.

How do you start over with nothing?

Lost loved ones, no home, neighbors gone.

And the work that awaits this country as it grows back together with families reaching out for their soldiers,

soldiers wishing for peace,

all of us needing change, wanting to be heard, healthy and whole.

Our backs may ache, our hearts might be a little heavy-

Some of us might not even hope.

Let's all dig deep, and share what we have.

Whatever we can give,

with each other.

Today.

Steve

http://obeoman.blogspot.com

Posted by Obeoman Steven Stearns on 02/06/2008 10:03 PM

Comments (16)

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16 Comments on Dig out, dig in, dig deep...

Thank you for your inspirational message. Here's to you.

02/06/2008 10:10 PM

by Linda Sanderson (Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific)

Your right, it is much easier to dig out than to dig in for the long haul, got insurance?

Take care!

RJH

02/06/2008 10:11 PM

by Empire Realty

Linda,

Thank you for sharing your gratitiude. I will pass it on.

Steve

02/06/2008 10:13 PM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)

Robert,

Thank you for your practical and neccesary view of this world!

Yes, the long haul is covered. I hope you have resources to watch over you and you loved ones, as well.

Steve

02/06/2008 10:16 PM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)

H there,

Nice one, great attitude.

02/06/2008 10:31 PM

by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, CRS,CRB,GRI,SRES, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)

Lynda,

Thank for your appreciaton of those words. May your words be read and your thoughts valued, as well.

Steve

02/06/2008 10:38 PM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)

Hi Steve,

Snow days and playing with family!! We had fun.

02/06/2008 11:03 PM

by Guy Lofts CRS Real Estate Guy in Madison, Wisconsin (Keller Williams, Madison Crossroads)

We are breaking records with snow over here. It makes you slow down and appreciate things (or I guess it makes some people really mad!). Maybe a colorful snow shovel will help brighten up shoveling! As you said in your post, it could be worse. I think I'd rather get snowed in!

02/07/2008 12:44 AM

by Libby Cousins- Contract Mortgage Processor (Extraordinary Processing)

Great perspective, Steve! If I still lived in Menomonee Falls I would have been there with my shovel after reading this. "All of us needing change" seems to be a pretty strong theme today, and we all need to realize that each of us has the power individually to effect that change.

02/07/2008 01:05 AM

by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Steve - Well said and very thoughtful post! Keep up the great work!

02/07/2008 03:37 AM

by Joseph Ellman (Realty Executives- Williams-Sykes Realty)

Guy,

Thank you for reminding all of us family and fun are not to be forgotten-or in short supply-in our lives.

Steve

02/07/2008 07:45 AM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)

Libby,

Thank you for making us mindful about slowing down and making sure we take the day as it comes.

Steve

02/07/2008 07:46 AM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)

John,

Thank you for empowering us as individuals so that we can look to make and acccept the changes we want.

Steve

02/07/2008 07:50 AM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)

Joseph,

Thank you for your kind words - may you always hear the kind words others speak about you!

Steve

02/07/2008 07:52 AM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)

Hey Steve!

Thank you for the thoughtful post! I really appreciate how fortunate we are.

How much did you get? we got 13.3 inches yesterday, but that's not why I wrote...

After I dropped Ashley at school (yes, Madison schools were open!), I pulled out the snowblower. I thought I'd hit the neighbor's drive first. While I was across the street, another neighbor, came over and started on mine. We finished, and went to another neighbor's (some of our neighbors are elderly, one has been ill). After we finished, that neighbor came out and wanted to give us money! Then we pushed a truck out of the snow for another neighbor. With some hot chocolate, we could have had a block party!

It was a really sweet morning!! Nothing beats a neighborly neighborhood!

02/07/2008 12:41 PM

by Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate (RE/MAX Preferred - Broker Manager)

Laurie!

Thanks for stopping by - and for telling all of us we live in community!

...Pass the hot chocolate!

Steve

02/07/2008 01:22 PM

by Obeoman Steven Stearns (www.obeo.com)