"If you give from the heart, you are always open to new friendships. Sometimes that is very refreshing to others in this day! What seems to come natural to us, making dinner for a friend, etc, is not so natural anymore. But keep doing what you are…"
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Carliegirl
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Pauline Nolan commented on Carliegirl's blog post Day Eight"It's good how life has better plans than we imagine. I'm sure your kindness was very much appreciated with a new baby - and sounds like you have the start of a great friendship there."
Day Eight
Today I took a meal to a couple I know who just had a baby and then sat for a long time in their living room, admiring the baby, chatting about our lives and getting to know them. I'm really excited to become friends...they seem like such cool people! I left with plans to schedule a dinner together and a great feeling of happiness when I meant to be lifting them up a little by providing dinner. I really thought I'd just drop it off and leave with a friendly wave but, sometimes life has better…See More
Susan Young commented on Carliegirl's blog post Day Seven"Nice gives Carliegirl- often the ones we forget or hesitate on are the gifts we so desperately need, especially when you are bringing new life into the world. Tea, a book and a bath---you go girl! Susan"
"That's a great gift! Way to think on your feet! And kudos to your daughter for being such a great accomplice."
"Sounds like two gifts today to me....gift to the waiter of a couple of extra dollars to thank him for his work...and a gift of a kind explanation and opening with a friend when you could have just closed off and ignored your snappiness.…"
Girl from Oz commented on Carliegirl's blog post Day Four"You're doing GREAT Carliegirl!! When you're stumped....just reach for one of those babies and hold 'em a little bit tighter and a little bit longer......and call it good!"
Mailornish commented on Carliegirl's blog post Day Three"Glad you guys had thte time together. Sounds like a gift for both of you."
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Who doesn't need to improve themselves....I do believe generosity, giving, and true love for your fellow man is a key to good living.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I'm not even sure...
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- From a blog!
- About me:
- I am a blogger, gardener, cook, artist, veracious reader and mother of two who is expecting her third in the spring.
- Website:
- http://twinklingalong.blogspot.com
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Day Eight
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 7:52pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Today I took a meal to a couple I know who just had a baby and then sat for a long time in their living room, admiring the baby, chatting about our lives and getting to know them. I'm really excited to become friends...they seem like such cool people! I left with plans to schedule a dinner together and a great feeling of happiness when I meant to be lifting them up a little by providing dinner. I really thought I'd just drop it off and leave with a friendly wave but, sometimes life has better… Continue
Day Seven
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 5:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Rough day today...not exactly sure why...think I might just be too tired.
Today I went grocery shopping and dashed home in the midst of a terrible wind storm...and when the clerk at Whole Foods asked me "And would you like to donate to our Haiti fund today?" I leaped all over it...it might have been a light cop out but it presented itself and I took it. I gave ten dollars.
And then tonight after bursting into tears when I picked my husband up from work I decided that I… Continue
Today I went grocery shopping and dashed home in the midst of a terrible wind storm...and when the clerk at Whole Foods asked me "And would you like to donate to our Haiti fund today?" I leaped all over it...it might have been a light cop out but it presented itself and I took it. I gave ten dollars.
And then tonight after bursting into tears when I picked my husband up from work I decided that I… Continue
Day Six
Posted on January 24, 2010 at 10:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I just ordered a bunch of pre-cooled flower bulbs for forcing and they came in this huge box and were sitting in my hall at home. I kept thinking...."I should get out and plant those!" and not getting to it. And then today at church a good friend whom I am assisting in planning crafty projects for a community women's group said that she'd been unsure what to do for the upcoming meeting as the supplies for the planned craft had gone on back-order instead of being delivered. And then she… Continue
Day Five
Posted on January 23, 2010 at 5:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I feel stale. I know its only day four but I feel like I'm dry...not coming up with much and nothing seems connective or real. Maybe it will come if I just keep forging ahead. Will have to see.
Today I wracked my brain trying to think of some way to give and I ended up searching for some causes I could support with an email. I eventually found (since my husband loves chocolate so much and we buy a lot of it) an email campaign I could join. So, my gift today was to send a letter to… Continue
Today I wracked my brain trying to think of some way to give and I ended up searching for some causes I could support with an email. I eventually found (since my husband loves chocolate so much and we buy a lot of it) an email campaign I could join. So, my gift today was to send a letter to… Continue
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 4:32am on December 14, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday, I hope it's a special day!
- At 4:10am on December 14, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY~ CARLIEGIRL!
- At 2:56am on December 14, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Happy birthday to you! :)
- At 12:17am on December 14, 2011,
Carylina said…
- At 4:23am on August 29, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
We at 29Gifts want to let you know that you and your family have been in our prayers while you have had to endure the effects of Hurricane Irene. Please know that we care and are here for you.
- At 6:20am on December 14, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLIEGIRL!
- At 5:10am on December 14, 2010, Carylina said…
- At 5:08am on December 14, 2010, Lois55 wwt said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARLIEGIRL!
- At 8:28pm on January 19, 2010,
Southernly said… - Welcome to this wonderful community, Carliegirl! I hope you find this journey as rewarding and filled with blessings as I have. I look forward to your many gives.
- At 1:01pm on January 19, 2010,
genuine, wwt, welcomer said… - Hey, you say you're a reader.
we have a book club group on this site. Check it out (run arrow across "home" and click on groups)
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