Well, I'm about to share some personal stuff with you--things that are in the process of changing my life.

But before I did that, I actually wanted to give you a little real estate information--a novel idea from a real estate e-mail...

First, our office will be welcoming Erica Hill back on Monday from her maternity leave after giving birth to the totally cool Evan James Hill. That little boy is loved as all kids should be! If you're in the area, stop by and say, "Howdy!" to Erica and the rest of the office...and collect a free Dr. Pepper or Diet Coke for your efforts. It will be great to get Erica back and for things to return a bit to normal. In the interim, my Momma, Brenda Franks has been pinch hitting and doing a great job--but she is ready to be a Realtor with us again!

Next, I've mentioned this before--but it is a great time to purchase a home in Central Texas! If you're interested in finding some great foreclosure deals, we've put up a website where you can sign up for free lists of new foreclosures that come out regularly. If you're interested in getting that list, go visit the site at www.killeenforeclosure.com. It's good stuff!

Now...I've warned you about the personal stuff...so here it goes! A little over 9 weeks ago, I decided to try and do something extraordinary to change my life for the better. I always felt like I had a GREAT life: beautiful wife and marriage, the sweetest most precious girl Beebies any man could ever ask for, my own business, and a pretty cool lifestyle. I have been blessed, but I don't feel like I've done enough with all that I've been given. Do you ever feel like you're not living up to your God-given potential? Honestly, I think very few folks are...

Case in point: I was lethargic, with little energy, and no 'get up and go' when I got out of bed in the morning. When I got home from work, I was so tired I literally just wanted to eat and hit the sack from being so tired. One evening, after getting home, and putting off doing some much needed cleaning and dishes because I was, "dead tired," my Angel looked at me and said, "Something has to change." And DID need to change...I was unhealthy, not looking after myself and very bluntly: OBESE. I was not happy with myself, and what I had let myself become, physically.

So, as I told you before, I joined www.Transformation.com and I've been in the process of changing my physical--and now also my emotional life. I've officially reached the half-way point of my 18 week challenge...and I'll give you a glimpse of what's happened...(and I apologize for the 'before' pix...I hope you haven't just eaten!)

 

Those are pretty significant physical changes, but the biggest changes can't be captured in pictures. I have an abundance of energy, I'm kinder and actively reaching out to try and help others, and I'm not even close to being done. I have changed my lifestyle, and there's no going back to not caring about myself (or my loved ones) enough to TAKE CARE of myself.

I don't tell you this for any other reason than to help others--what I want to do is reach out to you if you're feeling the same things I was several weeks ago and let you know that: YOU CAN CHANGE. You can decide to make a defining moment in your life and get better.

If you're thinking you may be interested in changing, then I encourage you to visit www.Transformation.com, take a look around, and maybe even sign up for an account there--it's free and you have nothing to lose by making the decision to change.

All right...that is it for this marathon edition of Morning Coffee! Speaking of Marathon...$400 has been raised for the Make-a-Wish Foundation at my site. If you're interested in giving to this INCREDIBLE organization (even a $5 donation is extremely welcome!), click on the 'make a pledge' on my Transformation site at www.Transformation.com/chipper1.

Thank you folks--and I truly hope this finds you healthy and happy.