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I am really sorry for you daughter, I am sending her Light and Love to heal her young heart. She is very blessed that she has a mum who is a good listener. May the Light and the Love of the World help you both in this sad moment, that will pass.
"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily difference we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. "
Marion Wright Edelman
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To me just the fact that you are looking after your 4 children makes me think that you are a fighter, there is a lot of strength in you. I wish you all the Blessings of the world, and remember that you are a lot more than your MS. Take care. Love an…
Lovely stones, if I win them I will give them to the OTBC, I am sure Maureen would find 9 people in need of a beautiful stone. Love and Light, Ana
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Because giving makes me feel happy, it's good to make someone smile. If you make someone happy you are happy. I've been a giving human being all my life from giving away toys as a toddler to give time, books, money as an adult. I believe that we live in a fantastic moment in time in which we should count our blessings everyday and realise that in fact we own everything meaning that as a big human family we are everything belongs to everyone. Sharing what we have should be as natural as receiving, so keeping the flow is my main aim.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Anything that the Universe knows will help my mission on Earth. I have been blessed with many things at the right time so I trust the Universe and beloved Mother/Father God to give me what they think it's right to keep my family and my extended world wide family happy.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- From an email of Daily charity
- About me:
- I'm 41 years old, I am a mum and I love to give. So far I guess I am the only person living in the UK. If there is anyone out there who lives in th UK please let me know. I was born in Lisbon - Portugal married a lovely man born in Dallas - Texas - USA but he moved to the UK when he was 6. So there is a connection to the USA. I live in a lovely town - Chippenham in Wiltshire - you can find it on google earth or google maps.
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It works, it really does work
It works, it really does work. Only now I was able to sit down and think about all the things that happened in the last 5 weeks. I had a very nasty ( but a great moment of learning) depressive episode during Christmas. I went as down as anyone can imagine to the point of knowing that was not me, and that I wanted my "old me" back. I did all the tricks possible, slept for hours and hours, read inspirational quotes and books, went out for walks, and nothing was working. Everything seemed dark a… Continue
Posted on January 17, 2009 at 11:30am — 4 Comments
Day 12 - 29 Days of Giving Challenge
I helped my friend with the children, we had 10 children between us from 2 years old to 10 years old the children had fun. But it was hard work :) It's good to be of service to friends :)
Posted on September 1, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Day 11 - 29 Days of Giving Challenge
Family is still around they completly took over my home, I have two options get ready upset to see the house completely messy and upside down or practice the art of detachment and and patience. During the morning we visited a lovely city just 1 hour away from the place where I live. In spite of the weather we had a good time with 3 kids aged from 2 to 7 the smaller ones wanting different things, running away from us, or shouting again the art of patience was put into practice. On the way back ho… Continue
Posted on August 31, 2008 at 9:45am —
Day 10 - 29 Days of Giving Challenge
Had my brother-in-law visiting with two little ones, and they made me think that some times the gift of patience is a big gift. Not so much with the children but specially with the adults that sometimes can be inflexible and you need a lot of patience for example when someone decides that no matter what wants a football and I had to look for one. In the way I saw some street musicians and gave them some change and a smile card so at least looking for a football just out of the blue helped me wit… Continue
Posted on August 30, 2008 at 1:00am —
Day 10 - 29 Days of Giving Challenge
Today I had a very busy day as I do voluntary work for my daughter's school and spent most of the morning there in meetings with the new ead teacher and the chair of governors I think that for today that will be my giving. I hardly had time to seat and rest all day. I also convinced my 16 years old god-daughter to do a 29 giving Challenge :)
Posted on August 29, 2008 at 1:56pm — 5 Comments
Comment Wall (29 comments)
- At 7:45am on January 29, 2010,
Carla Sofia said…
- Of course, I love to meet Portuguese people on here as well! Have a nice weekend, take care!
- At 8:12pm on January 28, 2010, Southernly gave Ana a gift…
"Each day provides its own gifts." - American Proverb May tomorrow, and each day after, reveal many amazing gifts to you!
- At 1:33pm on January 28, 2010,
deb jolliff said… - You are blessed with a lovely family Ana! Even grumplebunny :o)
- At 1:03pm on January 28, 2010,
Carla Sofia said…
- Hi Ana! Yes, I am portuguese! I live in the States, in New Jersey. I plan on going to Portugal in July for a visit, can't wait! Thanks for the comment, hope you're having a good day:)
- At 9:16am on January 28, 2010, Teresa gave Ana a gift…
- Hi, Nice to know that you know other portuguese folks...I Think it´s a great site and we can have more in common than we imagine! Bye, have a nice weekend! Teresa
- At 5:56am on January 22, 2010,
Carla Sofia said…
- Hi Ana! I was just reading your profile and saw you were born in Lisbon. I am a first generation American but my parents were born in Lisbon and they moved back to Portugal 3 years ago. I still live in the States. I used to spend every summer in Portugal with my grandparents as a child, but unfortunately now don't get back very often. I hope you are enjoying your giving journey! I love your profile picture also, so cute!
- At 2:32am on January 10, 2010,
Caroline Wendy Moss said…
- My dearest Ana
Greetings!!!! and Iam so sorry I haven't got back to you earlier no computer no line etc......First of all hope you had a great Christmas mine was a day of cooking and then baking........I suppose trying to stop my heart from hurting cos it was the first one without both my parents......New Year and a great 2010 to you!!!!! blessings may shower you and your family.....Mine was spent dancing and and around a few people.......I am at the momemt with Maureen who is helping me get online with my phones etc.... Thank you for your patience please don't stop messaging me.....love from Caroline George South Africa
- At 10:18pm on November 3, 2009,
Ruth said… - Hope 29gifts continues to bring joy into your life, Ana.
- At 6:39pm on October 29, 2009, Mary Johnson gave Ana a gift…
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This is a wonderful idea. Mind if I steal it?
Almost through this wonderfull book I will be back to read and begin my journee.
This is such a generous and thoughtful gift. What a great way to support your friend.
Thanks for the inspiration.
You are in fact one class act! Hard to follow! :-)
God, when I first saw the picture without having read the blog, I thought the beef bourguignon had exploded on you -- kind of like ala "Julie and Julia' or something. Reassuring to realize it was intentional. Nice!
Will someone pleeeaase clue me in on how to upload a picture into a blog post? Pretty please????? :-) :-) :-) :-)
So today, with Valentine's Day in the air, I mailed valentine cards (hoping they get to out of town friends / family in time. In my son's valentine I mailed a McD coupon. He's away at college and thought he would appreciate that. He is always out of…
Dear Deb, Thank you for the comment. It is interesting that you say that I am a very loving and giving spirit. I felt that I was "letting it all hang out" by going ahead and admitting the ugly thoughts that run through my head and the things I do in…
For me some of the best gifts I can give to my 21 year old son is to be quiet. It is hard... I'm sure they appreciate it sometimes.
Love how you decided to change your perspective of your second situation and have it become a gift instead of a loss.
Hi Elly Rose.....I just got caught up on your blogs....but I didn't learn what you were sick from?...but glad you are better. I love your indigo bunting photo....I'm hoping to see one this summer...I think they might be around Massachusetts then. I'…
Day 5- bought and dropped off some groceries for a friend. Day 6- sent a get well card to a friend and invited her over this weekend. She has copd and is very worried. Day 7- helped with my sons chores. He has been studying long and hard for his cla…
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