29-Day Giving Challenge

Barbara Cook
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  • Richmond, Virginia
  • United States
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Barbara Cook gave a gift to CathyR
Oct 29, 2009
Barbara Cook received a gift from CathyR
Oct 28, 2009
Barbara Cook left a comment for Pat D
"When God touch my heart to give, I know that I'mgoing to giving to the right person, so that is why I like to pray and ask God to help me be a blessing to someone each day."
Oct 3, 2009
Pat D commented on Barbara Cook's blog post Give What You Have, Little or Much
"I love what you said, "I pray and ask God to help me to be a blessing to someone each day." I think that really sums up what we are trying to do! I would like to remember this - I often forget."
Oct 3, 2009
Angela Green commented on Barbara Cook's blog post A Sucker Reward
"I think I need some suckers too. I have a real problem not with cussing but with hurting feelings when I speak before I think. Thanks for the blog. I am gonna buy lots of suckers."
Oct 3, 2009
Barbara Cook posted a blog post

A Sucker Reward

My boss has a very bad habit of using cuss words when she gets upset! Cuss words make my stomach crawl so I decided to buy her suckers so that when she feels like she is going to cuss, she will put a sucker in her mouth. I make sure she is never out of suckers! Her favorite flavor is lemonade by Jolly Rancher. This has worked for five years now and she is about to retire next year and I’m sad about it. This morning I brought her two sour apple blow pops and she was very happy! She has cut down…See More
Oct 2, 2009
Barbara Cook left a comment for Elly Rose
"Thank you for your warm welcome, you are right the people around here are very sweet and I feel right at home! Please keep in touch."
Oct 2, 2009
Dawn wwt left a comment for Barbara Cook
"thank you for taking the time to leave that beautiful comment on my page. i like the thought of people being angels who bless me back. you certainly blessed me today. Hugs, Dawn"
Oct 1, 2009
Barbara Cook left a comment for Dawn wwt
"The people that you give to are angels and they send others your way to be a blessing to you! Keep giving to angels and one day a special angel will give you your heart desire!"
Oct 1, 2009
Barbara Cook left a comment for CathyR
"I think about that bouquet of flowers a lot! Thank God I allowed her to get her wish to smell fresh beautiful flowers! I believe that someone will give me my wish before I close my eyes! We must remember the Golden Rule!"
Oct 1, 2009
Barbara Cook left a comment for Lubabat Scotland
"Hello, people don't relize that it is better to give than to receive! God has blessed me above measure, now why can't I be a blessing to someone else. Thank God for wonderful people like you! Keep giving and you will never lack anything!"
Oct 1, 2009
Barbara Cook left a comment for Harriet
"Keeping giving and your basket will never be empty! <3"
Oct 1, 2009
Lubabat Scotland commented on Barbara Cook's blog post Give What You Have, Little or Much
"Love that last statement. I agree!"
Oct 1, 2009

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Why I'm choosing to give:
I love giving people anyway. I tried to give someone hope and gifits each day. Giving has always been a major part of my life and I pray that I continue to keep that kind spirit.
What I'd most like to receive:
Friendship, love and lots of smiles.
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
Ladies Who Launch web site
About me:
I'm single, working on associate degree in Human Services, would like to start a non-profit business, I have a shop on Etsy, called Minnie829.etsy.com and I'm an only child.
Website:
http://www.minnie829.etsy.com
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A Sucker Reward

Posted on October 2, 2009 at 7:38pm 1 Comment

My boss has a very bad habit of using cuss words when she gets upset! Cuss words make my stomach crawl so I decided to buy her suckers so that when she feels like she is going to cuss, she will put a sucker in her mouth. I make sure she is never out of suckers! Her favorite flavor is lemonade by Jolly Rancher. This has worked for five years now and she is about to retire next year and I’m sad about it. This morning I brought her two sour apple blow pops and she was very happy! She has cut down… Continue

Give What You Have, Little or Much

Posted on October 1, 2009 at 3:56pm 3 Comments

My grandmother, Minnie Lee Cook, died on December 19, 1998 and my grandfather died on February 19, 2004. Both of them raised me from an infant and they instilled in me the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would have them to do unto you.



One day my grandfather gave me a cupcake and I took it outside and shared what I had with my friends. He was very impressed that I wasn't selfish and that I took what little I had and shared it with many.



Giving is in my bones and it… Continue

Give The Flowers While They Are Alive

Posted on September 24, 2009 at 2:24pm 5 Comments

I work with adults with long-term mental illness, one day I had to go to the grocery store for the company to buy pillboxes. The grocery store was giving out bouquets of fresh flowers. When I arrived back at my office, there was a young lady about 35 years old, sitting on the couch waiting to see her case manager. She saw the beautiful bouquet of flowers in my hand and she said, “I’ve never received a bouquet flowers before.” I gave her the bouquet of flowers and she died in the hospital the… Continue

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At 3:50am on October 18, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA!

At 3:37am on October 18, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…

Happy birthday to you, I hope it is a special day!

At 2:40am on October 18, 2011, Michele wwt said…

Happy birthday! :)

At 1:32am on October 18, 2011, Carylina said…


At 7:43am on October 17, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA!
At 3:29am on October 17, 2010, Lois55 wwt said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
At 9:27pm on October 28, 2009, CathyR gave Barbara Cook a gift
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Enjoy your day Barbara!
At 10:01pm on October 1, 2009, Dawn wwt said…
thank you for taking the time to leave that beautiful comment on my page. i like the thought of people being angels who bless me back. you certainly blessed me today. Hugs, Dawn
At 8:21pm on September 23, 2009, Elly Rose said…
Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
At 4:36pm on September 23, 2009, Barbara Cook said…
Yesterday I gave a lady a bag of clothing for her little daughter.
 
 
 

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