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Giving Thanks

by Jean on November 25th, 2008

The foreclosure crisis and current tough economic times this fall make it hard for me to focus on thoughts of gratitude. But that is exactly the reason that I feel now is the time to focus on being thankful. Reviewing the stories behind the borrowers in our Rescue Mortgage Program, I find myself grateful that ShoreBank is able to continue to reach out to people trapped in predatory loans. When ShoreBank provides a homeowner with refinancing into a 30-year fixed-rate loan means children can stay in their house for Thanksgiving; it means parents can sleep better at night, and it means that neighborhoods do not become wastelands of abandoned foreclosed homes. I am so lucky to play a small part in this process, and so thrilled to work with good colleagues that do the tough lending day in and day out.

Beyond feeling thankful for having such wonderful and rewarding work, many other things make me grateful for the life I have. I am so thankful for my family, particularly my zany husband who keeps me laughing even when the economy makes me cry; my children, young adults both spreading their wings and testing themselves in one of the worst job markets in decades; and the wonderful circle of friends that makes my life fun and meaningful. We live in challenging times and the day-to-day crush can make me forget how wonderful it is to be alive. It is the perfect time to pause and remember the intangibles that make life so worth living, and to reconnect and warm myself with the feeling of gratitude.  As we close this work week I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Tags: community development, foreclosed home, green banking, Rescue Loan program, ShoreBank, triple bottom line

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