Life doesn’t always go the way you plan it to, but I have learned when it is meant to be, it will be. With every challenge there is an opportunity to learn and grow.

 

All I have ever wanted to be is a mom. When I started babysitting at 9 years old, there was no doubt in my mind that was where my life was heading. As a teenager, I was told I would never be able to have children. I was heartbroken but knew this was not the end of my dream. Several of my family members are adopted, and I always knew adoption would be a part of my story. Miraculously in 1997, after a couple of miscarriages, I gave birth to a daughter despite what I had been told by doctors. She was a complete miracle and an absolute blessing! In the years following, after no other baby came, I knew it was time to consider adoption.

 

The next several years were some of the most difficult in my life as my husband and I became foster parents working towards adoption. We knew our family was out there, but adoption can be tricky. I put my heart out there, falling in love again and again, but devastation weighed heavily on me when things did not work out. Opening your home is one thing; opening your heart and letting a child become part of your world is another. Each time circumstances changed, and adoptions failed, I kept pressing forward because I believed this was what I was meant to do.

 

One summer, we opened our hearts to a little girl. She was 4 years old. We spent months together, becoming a family, only to have circumstances change and be left heartbroken yet again. Then came Asia, a 9-month-old spitfire of a girl who was also ripped from our home and our hearts. Soon after, I found an adoption specialist through a stranger at my daughter’s gymnastics class (I believe in divine intervention!). She connected me with another specialist who was the perfect fit for us, and I immediately began filling out their required paperwork. Within a day of our first conversation, my now youngest daughter, Jessica, was born. Before I had even had a chance to complete the paperwork, the adoption agency called and asked if I could be on a plane to go meet her that day. After a couple of hurried phone calls and packing, I got on that plane.

 

It was totally unexpected, and ironically, I had given away all the baby things I had saved from my oldest daughter just days before to someone I met who clearly needed them. I had known I had more children out there, but I imagined I still had a while to go before meeting them. In those moments, hurrying to get ready, I called my mom and she got together everything I needed to go and meet my new baby girl.

 

Through all of this, I never once thought about giving up. Dreams are not always easy, and I have learned that some of the best paths to reach them are the ones you least expect. Two more years passed, and I had the opportunity to grow my family even more with the adoption of our twin boys. There were a few moments when everything looked like it would fall apart as it had in the past, but with my daughters and husband by my side, we were there for our boys and made it through together. They are truly miracles.

 

One of the hardest times of my life came when my husband Mike passed away. It was just two days after Christmas in 2019 – our entire family was devastated. It was a long struggle to find normalcy again and work through the grief we all felt. With COVID came isolation as everything shut down. I wanted companionship and support, but no one was leaving their house. It was a really hard time for our family.

 

As difficult as it was, COVID ended up bringing me to Dave. Over time, I built up the confidence to put myself out there and find a supportive partner. I was still testing the waters, but Dave’s and my paths kept crossing. In one instance, I was going to Utah to visit my daughter, and he happened to be going at the same time to visit his kids. Those overlaps kept happening, and I took it as a sign this was meant to be.

He helped show me that there was another chapter of my life to look forward to; I just had to be open to the journey. Dave has supported the kids and me in so many ways. He has mentored my boys and taught them many valuable skills. They are my team, ready to help with any home improvements we may need done to a home. It has been amazing to incorporate family into my business and watch them gain valuable skills they can use to develop their careers.

 

When we married, I added four more children to my life and a total of seven grandchildren – my dreams of a big family have come true in ways I could never have planned for. We make it a mission to spend time with all of our kids and visit as often as we can. They are scattered in different states, but we love taking trips out to see everyone. These new pages of my story are very exciting.

 

My family is everything to me, and I always want the best for them, just like you do yours. That is why I treat each of my client’s transactions as I would my own because once we get started, you become a part of my family.

 

I have been a licensed REALTOR® since 1992, and I know in real estate, things are not always clear; sometimes, there are gray areas where you do not know what the next step is. I have been through the ups and downs of the market, and I know that there are always paths available. I work relentlessly to always find another way to help my clients get the outcome they want every time. I never stop fighting. I never give up hope because I know that what you are dreaming of is out there. Sometimes your path just takes some unexpected turns. Sometimes it takes a little help to get there.

 

Buying or selling a home is an emotional decision because it affects not just you, but your entire family. As a mom of eight now and a grandmother, I know what it is like to want the best for your family and how hard it can be to make a choice that feels right. That is why I treat every transaction as if it were my own. I only give advice that I would follow myself, even if it means waiting until the right time. With my decades of experience, I have seen what happens in the ups and downs of the market, and that is why it is my primary focus to maximize your equity. I protect my clients in every scenario, and I will do whatever it takes to help you realize your dreams. I am always there to offer guidance and support and help minimize your stress in any way possible. We are in this together, and with clients spanning generations, I plan to be with you for the long haul.

 

With gratitude,

Rachele Funk

(623) 330-3311

rachele@theofferco.com

www.rachelefunk.com