Here's to 25 years and new adventures...

Here’s to 25 years and new adventures!

2015 sees the 25th anniversary of the miraculous journey of Mamma’s Hands and the House of Hope. This year’s auction will be on May 8th, held at the ever charming Newcastle Golf and Country Club. We are thrilled to welcome back John Curley as emcee for the event. It’s always a wonderful night of black tie dress, delicious food and heartfelt giving.

This is also the 25th anniversary of my career into real estate, it’s been a wonderful quarter of a century, (wow, that makes me feel old) working with friends and clients. I have loved getting to know you and learning more about your families. I count you all as close friends and hope that you have felt equally blessed by our friendship.

You may have noticed a For Sale sign up in our yard. As friends, I want  to share with you the new adventure into which Denny and I will be throwing ourselves with much enthusiasm later this year….

Sometime this Fall we will  begin a 1 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Where we will be heading remains to be seen, but having felt great joy in serving others through our many years as founders of Mamma’s Hands we are excited to be able to devote all of our time, attention and efforts to helping those whom we are called to serve.

This was a decision made close to our hearts.  Taking time away from family, friends and loved ones always requires careful consideration. This will be a difficult transition. We have been richly blessed in our lives, but feel we have much yet to give. It is a yearning that both                                                                                                 Denny and I have always felt.

Our mission may take the form of humanitarian efforts, or a more general assignment of sharing the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Church missions are given by assignment to those willing to serve. Learning of where we are to go and how we are to be assigned is part of the adventure.

As the hustle and bustle of work, life and family puts demands on our time, it will certainly be a change of pace. We hope to come home with a new perspective and a greater sense of purpose and joy in our lives.

In the mean time, Denny is in the process of welcoming a new executive director to fill his role while he is absent. Everyone knows he has given both heart and soul to Mamma’s Hands and he will be actively involved upon his return. Our wonderful board, valued staff and volunteers will continue the important work done at Mamma’s Hands.

I will in the coming months continue to work feverishly with my real estate clients.  I am ever grateful for your referrals and hope to have the opportunity to work with and see many of you before we leave. While I am away, you will continue to hear from my team who will keep you posted on the local market.

 Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share.

 Warmly,

  Leslie