"Merrel, I want to make sure I don't miss the opportunity to let you know how much I appreciate your patience, real estate professionalism and friendship. I could not imagine anyone else helping me buy a house. In this process of over a year, I have been blessed to witness you in action as a wife, mom, business owner, community leader, real estate guru, friend and bridge/mahjong master. I am in awe of all you do and how well you do in putting people first above yourself. I am grateful to have you as a friend and as my real estate agent. Everything you have done to make this transaction work has been appreciated (including letting Gracie into your home). Thank you for everything you have done."