2 weeks ago, my 5 year-old chihuahua ended up lost in the corn fields in Big Rock. (It's a long story about how she ended up there.) We contacted every farmer that lived within a 10 mile radius near the point. A lost chihuahua in the cornfields... That could have been very bad news! We stayed positive. And stayed focused. The towns folks were so kind. One lady told us to post a notice at the post office. "Everyone has a PO box in town," she said. "Everyone goes there to pick up their mail." Another one told us to post a notice at the town's only gas station. About an hour later, a man called who said he was just at the gas station and had heard about my dog. He runs a local dog-sitting service and volunteered to help look. We went back to that general location for 5 days in a row. Calling her name. Whistling. We even brought one of our other dogs, hoping she'd smell or hear her dog-friend. Heard many stories of encouragement. "Don't give up!" they all said. As I was coming home from work that Monday, I received a call from "Todd." I think I have your chihuahua! We drove immediately over to his farm. He had been bbq-ing a few days before, and had left his garage door open accidentally. The next morning, he closed the door with her inside. Then on Monday, he heard a scratching at his garage door. Opened it up and voila! The little dog scurried under his couch and he couldn't get her out.
Just wanted to thank everyone for their concerns, and for their stories of encouragement-- and especially to all the farmers in Big Rock, IL, who helped search for our little dog. The world is truly an amazing place of people who care. And I'm glad to be part of it. <3
MOVIN' WITH MORALES
Diane Morales
Keller Williams Fox Valley
630.709.9882
www.movinwithmorales.com
The Illinois Secretary of State is now allowing those who possess a driver's license or ID card to add up to two emergency contacts on your driver's license. This is very important for emergency personnel in the case of an emergency, where you may be found injured or unconscious. This emergency information is viewable by law enforcement ONLY and not for public use! I have placed a link to the website below if you are interested. The Secretary of State has not done very well advertising, so please pass the info along to anyone else who may have an Illinois Driver's License.
Who do you know looking to buy or sell their home? Call me! I would love the opportunity to help your family and friends with their search...
Diane Morales
Keller Williams Fox Valley
630.709.9882
www.movinwithmorales.com
How do you know when it's the perfect home? Many times, buyers aren't sure when it's time to "make an offer." So, when do you know? I believe in fate. I believe in my conscience. I believe in that "little voice" that comes from within. Trust your gut. You will know when the the home is the right home for you!
When you start thinking about things like: "My dresser would fit perfectly on this wall", or "We could always paint this room a different color," or "I could hold Thanksgiving dinner this year!" These are tell-tale signs that you're feeling comfortable in that home. Another great tip is to go talk to the neighbors! Neighbors are always anxious to tell you what's great (and/or who's not so great) about their block. If the neighbors rant and rave about all that's positive, listen to them! Just like you, they're looking for good next door neighbors as well!
One more thing... IF you do put in an offer, and it's rejected for any reason~ take that as a sign as well. If the transaction doesn't close, then remember that there are bigger, better, nicer, cuter homes out there! The perfect home for you will come along, and you'll be glad that you waited!
Have a great Labor Day weekend!
And thank you for MOVIN' WITH MORALES!
Diane Morales
Keller Williams Fox-Valley Realty
630.709.9882
www.MovinWithMorales.com
