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GIVING STORIES: Recent 29Gifts Community Blog Posts

Brent

Day 8: Helping out my grandmother

My grandma had been wanting to get to the cemetary to clean off the graves from the holidays. Today I took her down and helped her gather the old holiday wreathes and grave decorations from my grandfather's and cousin's graves.
When we were done we stood and prayed near the graves. It was nice to be there next to her as we prayed. She was very thankful for the ride and the help. On the way home she asked me to take her to a few stores. We gathered some groceries and drove back to her house.
My g… Continue

Posted by Brent on February 8, 2010 at 5:42pm

KindnessInvestor

I gave $10 to a really nice guy - check out the video!

I got out to go to the gym today. Hadn’t been there since the snow storm. On the way back I stepped on what I thought was ice and my sneaker sunk like 6 inches and became completely water logged…thankfully it happened on the way home, so I was already done with my workout.



I went out later in the day to find my recipient. Too many people ventured out in the snow today. It’s like amateur driver day – people who have no business driving in this weather are out and about. I saw a

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Posted by KindnessInvestor on February 8, 2010 at 5:22pm

Lindsay Wolf

Day 12, 13, and 14 - Flowers for the Haagan Daz lady, $100 bill joy, A Child's Smile, and Giving it all I got

Day 12 was one of those "I haven't given my gift yet!" days. For me, some days come much more easily than others in terms of giving, and Friday was definitely not one of those days. But as usual, I decided not to panic too much about it and to remain open to the possibilities of giving, which has served me well during this challenge. By the early evening, I found my chance. I was babysitting M (O's big brother), and we were having our usual "Ice C… Continue

Posted by Lindsay Wolf on February 8, 2010 at 5:16pm

simply renee

Day 11 Round 2

Four years ago I left my career as an elementary teacher. I had several boxes of books and materials that I had collected over the years. Stored in my garage, they were not doing anyone much good. One of my daughter's friends recently graduated from college with a teaching degree. Fortunatly she found a temporary position. I gave her all the books.



I hope she makes good use of them.


Posted by simply renee on February 8, 2010 at 4:49pm — 1 Comment

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My grandma had been wanting to get to the cemetary to clean off the graves from the holidays. Today I took her down and helped her gather the old holiday wreathes and grave decorations from my grandfather's and cousin's graves. When we were done we…
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I got out to go to the gym today. Hadn’t been there since the snow storm. On the way back I stepped on what I thought was ice and my sneaker sunk like 6 inches and became completely water logged…thankfully it happened on the way home, so I was alrea…
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Wendy Jo, love the special valentines to 8 friends. I am sure you are going to brighten their days. Hope you have a great week, don't work too hard. Take care.
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Day 12 was one of those "I haven't given my gift yet!" days. For me, some days come much more easily than others in terms of giving, and Friday was definitely not one of those days. But as usual, I decided not to panic too much about it and to remai…
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I'm just now catching up on your posts. Your truth is raw and beautiful. Your courage is beautiful. I've always felt that those things about ourselves that make us vulnerable, are also the same things that makes us beautiful and authentic. We are li…
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Four years ago I left my career as an elementary teacher. I had several boxes of books and materials that I had collected over the years. Stored in my garage, they were not doing anyone much good. One of my daughter's friends recently graduated from…
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I gave Kevin a gift certificate for an Italian restaurant he likes. Kevin is a friend of a friend. He’s had a tough time lately, to put it mildly. He’s been laid off work for 19 months, he has diabetes and no health insurance, he lost his house to t…
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I have been away from blogging for a few weeks, but not from giving. My schedule became overloaded and getting time in front of the computer was difficult. I have missed you all and missed reading your up-lifting blogs!! As every new year starts, I…
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DawnS People are doing for me now. I have been given notes, dinner, rides for my kids and lots of love. So I am not giving like I like.
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Lindsay Wolf Please remember to pray for and send healing thoughts to Cami Walker today. Without her, we wouldn't have this wonderful place to give.
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Thank you all for your kind words. I am enjoying every moment. *a literary toast to you "I wish that your own personal 'gift quests' are uplifting and insightful. May they be as unique and wonderful as the stories that fuel them."
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SNOW AND MORE SNOW Last night before bed my brother was saying "I hope school is two hours late tomorrow." I blurted, "Don't say that!" Well, guess what? His school (tech. college) was running right on time this morning and the kids' school here wa…
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