Here it comes ladies and gentlemen, 2015. February 10, 2014 I got the call that my lifelong best friend and little brother had a large tumor on his pituitary gland. 4 days later Ryan had basically lifesaving surgery, he is doing well and is still trying to get meds balanced out. In 2014, my sister Lauren, gave birth by a necessary C-section to my beautiful niece Evelyn, our Evie is doing wonderful, she has been the bright spot in our year. Contrary to beautiful Evie, Emily and I lost our 4th pregnancy this year, it was devastating, so hopeful that 2015 might bring us a healthy baby. We will be great parents someday…Emily’s family is also fighting heart disease and cancer right now, so prayerful for them, I love my “in-laws.” It may sound cliche, but I got a lot of inspiration this year from the movie Lone Survivor, the general theme to me is to fight until you can’t fight anymore, fight until your dead. I’m a scrapper! Being a rough year, my business has suffered (still did very well for the average bear, but average is for sissies), so frustrating that I am a better agent than I was a year ago, but not posting the same sales volume. 2015 is going to have some low spots, but I am so committed to avenge 2014 that I am certain it will be a better year. I have a fantastic group of current clients and have two deals pending and will be writing an offer and showing a number of properties tomorrow. Give me a call or text if I can help you get to where you want to go in 2015, I’m going to get A LOT done this year! I support our first responders and military, it would be my honor to be your Realtor! Be careful my friends and get out and make a difference. Happy New Year! J.R.