November 19, 2007

"Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind."

~Lionel Hampton

Special Invitation for SDP Members to attend AmericasMart in January.

Login to TheSDP.com site to review the required Business Credentials and Registration Process. Or call Tasha, to begin your registration process, at 404-220-2435.

Don't miss the fun at The SDP Tailgate Party on Thurs, Jan 10th from 4 - 6pm. See JoAnne Lenart-Weary's presentation, "ATM-
Addicted to Marketing"...you can't make any withdrawals if you don't make any deposits.

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Now offering Classes in Interior Redesign, Real Estate Staging, Interior Decorating and Color

Diane Agricola ~ Carol Bass ~ Carie Baumann
Debbie Correale ~ Cheryl Cousins ~ Jane Douglas
Diana Ezerins ~ Laure Gill ~ Jennifer Keener
JoAnne Lenart-Weary ~ Bobi McGinnis
Denise Montgomery ~ Judy Pelinski ~ Kris Porter
Sandra Racz ~ Bonnie Stillman

Monday Motivation
Connect ~ Communicate ~ Create

Membership Gratitude

It is time to put the business down for just a few days and shift our focus to family, friends, and the things that make everything else "worth-it."

I have been so touched by all of your notes of gratitude. Take a minute and read this one before going shopping for that turkey.

First one is from Cyndie Stefanik of the "Color with No Regrets" program. Cyndie lost her 19 year old daughter in a auto accident several years ago. Here is her gratitude letter.

Cyndie says, "I am thankful that, despite my losses I can remain joyful for the many ways that God has blessed me. A great husband and 3 wonderful children, one of whom, you know, lives in heaven.

I am so thankful that my life has been prioritized so that everyday I can live up to the mission statement that my sweet Shayna left behind.

She was so smart (she must have taken after her mother). Anyway, pass it on however you like. Here is Shayna's mission statement.

My goal is to live my life with no regrets, to enjoy every minute and cherish the time spent with those I love because they won't be here forever and neither will I. I want to stay in touch with God throughout my life and to realize the he is the reason that I am here and why I have all the things that are important to me. I want to never lose sight of the true meaning of life. I hope to live my life believing that something better will come at the end but not to focus on it so much that I miss out on the journey to get there.

Shayna Stefanik

One more I am thankful that others are willing to share their experience in a number of areas. I have learned so much in the last six months.

Javonne Gilmore of Create a Fresh Look

Now go and buy your turkey and have a great Thanksgiving.

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OUR MEMBERS ARE MAKING WAVES

Leslye Cushing was recently published in Real Estate section of the Free Lance-Star with an article, "Staging: Part of the Plan for Selling a Home". The home seller found Leslye by using google to locate a stager in her area.

Terry Grahl was recently in an online magazine called, Passionate for Life with an article entitle, "The Pursuit of Hope." The giving of thanks is a wonderful blessing.