Through a devastating loss, I learned a valuable lesson.

I stepped out of the room and felt like I could not breathe. As the air caught in my throat, I tried to process what had just happened. I had lost my mother, my person.

My mother had me when she was very young, and we were always close. Between her and my grandparents (her parents), it was as if I had two homes. However, she was always there for me, the person I called whenever I needed to talk. She was the one who nursed me back to health after surgery or any time I was sick, made me cookies, and showed me how to have fun. When we first found out about the cancer, we did not believe it was as bad as the doctors said.

For the first couple months, she fought it. There were supplements, cleanses, and all of us prayed for a miracle. Then she took a turn for the worse and we realized how serious it was.

Even though she was sick, I thought I had more time. I think we all do. It does not matter if you have ten years or ten seconds to say goodbye, it is always difficult. Losing her was one of the hardest things I have ever experienced. It seemed impossible to move forward, but I knew I had to and found the support to do so. I believe God never gives us more than we can handle. He has always been there for me even in my darkest moments and given me the path that I needed to take, though it was rarely the easiest one. 

It was strange to continue with my life and she will always be close to my heart no matter how many years pass. What I realized along the way is that there is no way to predict what is going to happen. My mother was healthy and only forty-six years old when she passed, the illness struck out of nowhere. At the same time, we can be given wonderful surprises out of the blue. Just three months after losing my mother, I met my husband, Rick, my forever person. Several years later when we had nearly given up hope of growing our family, I had my daughter, and then two short years later came my son!

I have been blessed with so many wonderful people and experiences in my life. There are always going to be hard parts, looming mountains to climb. In the end, life is what you make of it. If you do not climb that mountain, you will never see the beautiful view on the other side. No matter the highs or the lows, I will always look forward. There is so much good out there and I cannot wait to find out what is next.

I have been a licensed REALTOR^® since 1995 and spent my whole life around it, working alongside my grandmother. Real estate is our family legacy and one that I plan to continue honoring for a long time. Whenever I am not working, I enjoy whitewater rafting, floating down the river, hot yoga, and swimming. My favorite part of being a REALTOR® is the thrill of helping my clients reach their goals.

Real estate is in my blood. It is the world I grew up in, starting at a very young age which blossomed into my professional career. I got my real estate license when I was nineteen years old, well over two decades ago, and it is what I have been doing ever since. I grew up here in Washington and know this area more than most. Over the decades, I have developed deep connections and relationships, so, no matter what question you have, I know how to find an answer. I have become an expert in not only negotiating for my clients, but also finding a way around the system. I am always up for a challenge and enjoy finding solutions where other people see dead ends. With my experience in residential, land, and investment, I know how to help you get where you want to go. I am a Dave Ramsey endorsed local provider because I care about your long-term success. Once the transaction is over, I will still be around continuing to support your goals as your lifelong REALTOR^®.

Sincerely,

Sunny Burruss