"hey !
Can't the past ever go away ?
Perhaps it doesn't have to stay
Perhaps there is a better way
Than to its tempting lure fall prey
Indeed life is quite a journey
Hardships, burdens, and come what may
Why carry those of yesterday…"
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Annette
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Annette commented on Marie P.'s blog post Day 12 - A simple and sugary give"I've got a craving now...............mmmmmmmmmm"
Annette commented on Aayin's blog post Day Thirteen (an amendment by the hubby)"Aayin.............thank you for your service...........and to all who have been there..........hats off to you from all of us...............Words cannot express my sincerest appreciation for all you and others have done and are doing for our…"
Annette commented on Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's blog post Days 5-17 (X18): The dangers of overgiving have hit home for me"Cami.........here's to more giggle time with Mark !!!!!!!!...............It is true...overgiving can sometimes lead to a sense of burnout without the right precautions...................Stay well..................make sure to receive as…"
Annette commented on Patrizia Clerico's blog post 10/3"Sono sicurra che la tua madre fa questo per te perche a molto amore nel cuore per te !!"
Annette commented on Nancy Louise's blog post There are just some "Things" I will not share..."Nancy Louise.............will pray that this never happens................Stay strong................"
Annette commented on Jessica Burns's blog post All that hard work...My Big Give"Wow....................hats off to you............mission well accomplished !!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Giving takes me outside of myself.....This is so needed because we can get so caught up in our lives, problems, whatever and the focus so needs to be changed.....Lately after having become a member of WishUponaHero site I feel like in some small way I can contribute to the world....one person at a time.....
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Just the good feeling that comes with knowing I made someone's moment a little brighter..........
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Read about it from someone on WishUponaHero site....
- About me:
- 40 something....mom of two....pet -lover....wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- yes
Annette's Blog
Family Gives...........
Posted on September 12, 2009 at 5:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
My gives have been a week's worth of gives to my twelve-year old daughter........hot tea, soup, meds.......she's been home sick with a bad cold.........
Other gives included preparing a nice dinner for the family Fri. nite inviting my husband (as we are separated).....I made baked salmon, a roasted medley of fresh farmstand veggies from a couple local farmer's markets, a side of bowtie pasta and crescent rolls ....'tho my daughter didn't have much of an appetite and my son is quite… Continue
Other gives included preparing a nice dinner for the family Fri. nite inviting my husband (as we are separated).....I made baked salmon, a roasted medley of fresh farmstand veggies from a couple local farmer's markets, a side of bowtie pasta and crescent rolls ....'tho my daughter didn't have much of an appetite and my son is quite… Continue
Try Extra Hard........
Posted on September 3, 2009 at 6:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I am going to try extra hard today to avoid any conflict with my husband of 20 years to which I am separated now for two for all our sakes especially my kids. We are attending a Cubs/Sox game in Chicago with our two kids now 12 and 18. Since it was the beginning of school we figured they hopefully wouldn't miss too much as it was a rescheduled game. It's been hard lately avoiding confrontation as I still hold some anger (for all the lost dreams) and my husband isn't the most patient man around… Continue
UNPLANNED GIVE.....
Posted on August 29, 2009 at 11:30am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I must confess I haven't been the best at planning gives lately but I had an opportunity to help this morning. With a change in plans as to who was driving my son to his dad's, my son and I came across a large leashed dog crossing a busy street. My son was driving. I cautioned him as to be aware that the dog might run back in the street and wanted to avert hitting him..........A crying girl on rollerblades appeared as it was her dog who had gotten away from her and he crossed over the… Continue
A Very Short Share..........
Posted on May 21, 2009 at 9:30am 2 Comments 0 Likes
HOW FAR THAT LITTLE CANDLE THROWS ITS BEAMS! SO SHINES A GOOD DEED. A blessed day to all.....Annette
............William Shakespeare............
............William Shakespeare............
I'M BAAACK !!!!.........Round 4 : Day 8
Posted on April 30, 2009 at 2:30pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Just recently, my 12 year-old daughter said to me "Mom, you haven't been on the WishUponaHero site" to which I agreed....I haven't been logged on to this community as well.....Let me tell you once again dear friends.....it's these days that I become self-absorbed and throw pity me parties......I see soo many new bloggers and happy to see ones I knew when I first began the journey.......... The other day I heard a neat quote on the radio...
"It's good to refer to the past but look into the… Continue
"It's good to refer to the past but look into the… Continue
Comment Wall (78 comments)
- At 7:01am on November 24, 2011,
Dawn wwt said…
- At 10:00am on July 4, 2011, Dawn wwt said…
- At 9:17am on March 30, 2011,
Christopher Stewart said…
- hey !
Can't the past ever go away ?
Perhaps it doesn't have to stay
Perhaps there is a better way
Than to its tempting lure fall prey
Indeed life is quite a journey
Hardships, burdens, and come what may
Why carry those of yesterday ?
When the future is on its way
Promises of a brand new day
From gloominess do shy away
Forgive oneself, hurting allay
And allow guilt its holiday
Listen to the musicians play
They sing the song of the blue jay
Let the sun outshine the clouds grey
Trust only joy to show the way
hope you have an inspired & fulfilling week ! :o)
« Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future. » — Albert Camus
blessings,
Chris
- At 6:08pm on February 14, 2011, Dawn wwt said…
- At 4:01pm on December 24, 2010, Dawn wwt said…
- At 12:05am on December 31, 2009,
Elly Rose said… 
- At 6:05pm on September 12, 2009, Elly Rose said…
- Annette,
I sent you an email through ning. Did you get it? I could send it again.
Love and Light
Elly Rose
- At 5:59pm on September 11, 2009,
Lubabat Scotland said… - "Lubabat........what a nice give to the postal patron.........also such nice receives.......Have a wonderful weekend.......Annette "
Thank you Annette. Have a great weekend! :)
- At 7:29am on September 11, 2009,
Harriet said… - I thought I was the only woman who didn't like to shop! Thank you for the affirmation that I am not "weird"
- At 6:20pm on September 10, 2009, Lubabat Scotland said…
- "What a sweet post Lubabat........I liked how you said sometimes a gift is something you don't give.......how true...!!.........Nice to stay in touch with the relatives...........and very nice the gesture of sending pins......"
Hi Annette,
That was a good reminder for me. It all goes back to be fully present and doing the right thing in each moment. :)
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