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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Dennis Swartz Very sorry to hear about your wife's passing.  My Mother passed away in 2012 and I had spent every Christmas at my parents house - whether in the USA or in London - with them.  These past few Christmases Suzanne and I have spent with my Dad, either at our house, or at a good friends house, depending on who is cooking Christmas Dinner that year.  I'm happy to hear that you were able to spend Christmas with others this year.

Dec 24, 2015 08:58 PM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
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We had our family celebration last weekend so it is just my husband enjoying some rare together time.

Dec 24, 2015 11:26 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Dennis Swartz I'm sure your Wife will be with you in spirit today. Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2015 10:45 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Family all weekend, friends last night, not so alone with my dog today, as my bride is working a flight from New York to LA. I'm blessed and actually happy to have today to be alone and reflect. I'm off to the beach to walk my companion: Peroni. The days are long, the years are short, we're blessed to share our lives with loves, loved ones & friends, some go before us, but they are always with us. Merry Christmas Dennis Swartz !

Peroni

Dec 24, 2015 10:29 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Dennis Swartz ~ I'm glad to hear that your Christmas is getting better and that you are able to make those small steps to move on. Merry Christmas.

Dec 24, 2015 10:09 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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I am sorry that you lost your wife 4 years ago. I agree holidays are not always merry for everyone. We miss the ones we lost and the pain is always there more so during the holidays.

Dec 24, 2015 09:08 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your story is a good reminder for all of us that many do have difficult times during the holidays. It is a good time to reach out with kindness.

Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2015 08:59 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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With my son and future daughter in law in Chicago

Dec 24, 2015 11:32 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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So very sorry, Dennis. And so glad you are gently back. A blessed Yule, friend.

Dec 24, 2015 10:59 PM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
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We are blessed to be able to spend it with family and were able to help others who don't have family by donating presents to them.  So glad that this year you have found someone you would like to share it with and that hopefully brings you comfort.  Merry Christmas Dennis

Dec 24, 2015 09:22 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Dennis sorry for your loss. I hope you have a nice day. Christmas Eve i traveled to visit a few families trying to make smiles happen.  

Dec 24, 2015 09:12 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Dennis Swartz a very Merry Christmas to you too!  I lost my husband at Christmas when I was 30 and I wanted nothing other than to stay in bed and pull the covers up over my head.  I'm happy to hear that your pain is lessening and that you'll be able to have pleasant memories replace the pain eventually.

Our Christmas was different this year with one brother terminally ill and another choosing to finally enter Detox on the 23rd.  God giving with one hand and taking away with the other!  We continue to plan for the worst and hope for the best.

My wish is that 2016 be a lighter and happier year for all.

Dec 26, 2015 04:08 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dennis,

We understand, it is hard at times like these.  We spent it together, I have no family left, and next month we are going to spend time with Ron's family.  For us, we try to maintain the Christmas spirit year round.  A

Dec 25, 2015 01:00 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Just my Sandy and me! Our thoughts are with you and your dear wife; Do not be alone this year! 

Dec 25, 2015 12:02 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Dennis I am so sorry  I am sorry you are in Columbus. You could have joined us. I had my two cousins and their families, two grandfathers over 90, my son and his wife and 3 month old, my son's in laws, my daughter - we had 17 for dinner and it was chaos personified 

Dec 26, 2015 10:58 AM
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Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
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Worked Toys for Tots and worked a soup kitchen to feed the homeless Christmas dinner.

Dec 26, 2015 08:15 AM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
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 Good morning Dennis. Yes, I did spend it with family.

Dec 25, 2015 06:47 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
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Good morning, I'm sorry Dennis. That is very painful. We served food at a local shelter during the day.

Dec 25, 2015 05:58 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Special holidays are very hard for many after someone close dies. Glad you felt able to be with people this year, Dennis.

I shared the day with family and visited a friend who is ill to brighten her day with a meal and some gifts.

Dec 25, 2015 04:42 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Dennis Swartz it's very difficult to live without loved ones - let alone at Christmas time!

I know, it's easy to say 'move on' - not so easy to do!

Dec 25, 2015 03:18 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

A VERY Merry Christmas to you!

I'm enjoying a family time. Such a blessing to be surrounded by loved ones as long as I can.

I'm sorry for your loss....

 

Dec 25, 2015 02:16 PM
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Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Dennis I am happy that enough time has passed for you to enjoy the season with someone again.  May all your coming Christmas's be filled with the joy and warmth of the season again.  Sincerely, Mark

PS -  to answer.  I spent the day with my girl Halley.  It was a quiet day that I enjoyed.  

Dec 25, 2015 01:39 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
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I had some friends and family over for brunch.

Dec 25, 2015 12:26 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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Spent it with family last night and today. It was very nice and enjoyable. I am sorry it was sad for you Dennis.

Dec 25, 2015 12:14 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
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It wasn't all Merry for me. I had a crying spell for my Daughter that is no longer with us, but the rest was spent with family and was just what I needed to chase the blues away.

Dec 25, 2015 12:07 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Merry Christmas Dennis!

I am so sorry to hear about your wifes passing, and happy to hear that you could spend it with people again.

I spend part of this Holiday with family, part alone, and part doing some volunteer work.

Dec 25, 2015 11:32 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Lots of friends on Christmas Eve and friends for Christmas Dinner Tonight.

Dec 25, 2015 06:47 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Merry Christmas Dennis Swartz Holidays are not easy when you are missing someone so special. I hope this one was better.  

My nephew is suffering from depression so we were glad that he came to family brunch.  At first he was rather testy with us but gradually calmed down.

Dec 25, 2015 06:34 AM
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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Merry Christmas Dennis!

Dec 25, 2015 06:32 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Hi Dennis -- I'm sorry for your loss - your question should prompt us all to be reminded of the sadness that can be associated with the holidays.  

Dec 25, 2015 04:13 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm sorry for your loss, Dennis. The holidays are difficult when you have lost loved ones. 

I'm with my boyfriend and we have friends coming over in a bit. It's a good day. 

Dec 25, 2015 03:47 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I completely understand the need/desire to be alone and not spend Christmas with anyone.  Been there many times. I get it. It seems as though this year you were ready ...

Dec 25, 2015 03:20 AM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
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Quiet day here for me. My immediate family went to Florida for the holiday, but we did spend Thanksgiving together. Not one to crash on other peoples family days, I am just chilling and catching up on some TV.

Dec 25, 2015 01:40 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I spent it with family and visited the nursing home this morning.... 

Dec 25, 2015 01:40 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Dennis Swartz  Excellent question. Merry Christmas to you as well!

Dec 25, 2015 01:17 AM
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Raj Taj
RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL
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Mine was painful as well many years back as my partner ran off and became a lesbian (seriously no joke).

Dec 25, 2015 12:37 AM
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Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

Very sorry for your loss. Time does heal all wounds and it does appear that your wound is slowing healing.  Try to enjoy your day.  I try to do something for someone in need every chance I get.

Dec 25, 2015 12:22 AM