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IF YOU HAD TO GIVE AWAY YOUR MOST VALUABLE MATERIAL POSSESSION !!

Thanks for starting this I actually carried the same concept to my facebook friends. You can tell alot about people by their answers. I gave them an option to share only a few did. The ones that shar…

Replied Jan 5

IF YOU HAD TO GIVE AWAY YOUR MOST VALUABLE MATERIAL POSSESSION !!

It's an ornament that my favorite aunt made before she passed. I would give it to my sister's daughter (my neice Elizabeth) who is in so many ways like me. My aunt and i had a special bond as does my…

Replied Jan 3

Chapters and events

Thank you there was already a group so I joined. I will reach out to everyone. There is so much we can doa s a group during the holidays but more importantly after the holidays.

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Replied Nov. 30, 2009

Chapters and events
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I would be interested in finding local people that want to continue the effort. Are the local chapters and if not for illinois can I start one?

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Johnson Nov. 30, 2009.

 

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yonkersbaby commented on DeeSam's blog post 'Day 22-23 for Dad and for me'
Awesome gives! PT should help immensely with the pain, one day at a time, slowly, not a quick fix but it does help. Also Yoga. Best of luck! Fill your tank first, then you'll be able to give to others. Your gifts to Dad are really thoughtful!
January 27
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January 27
Krystyn Warkus commented on DeeSam's blog post 'Day 18-21 New Dog addition to our family. His first day's and just being there for all of them.'
Loved your post(s). One of my dogs is named Goliath. He is a small, all black cockapoo who looks like a purebred cocker spaniel, all 14 lbs of him. (He has a VERY BIG heart! ) What kind of dog is your Goliath? Warmest blessings to you, your parents…
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These last couple of days have been filled with trips and shopping. After a painful end to last year, my mom has finally adopted and brought home her new dog Goliath. I did all of the legal paperwork for them just to make sure that after they tale h…
January 24
Joyce Kirby commented on DeeSam's blog post '15-17'
Wonderful give to your mom of helping her adopt a dog!!
January 20
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So the days go by and I have been so much for friends and family. Loadingold pics, sharing memories and helping Mom to adopt a dog. I have been traveling so time has been flying. Life has so much happenig but I still need to give.
January 20
Mailornish commented on DeeSam's blog post 'Day 11-14 Funny how after 30 Plus years the kid comes back out.'
Sounds like a great project! Enjoy the reconnect with old friends :)
January 16
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So many things have been happening and all have been positive. I have been working hard to connect my grammer school classmates. It's been 30 plus years since we have seen each other and I am working on an all school reunion. My school has been arou…
January 16
Joyce Kirby commented on DeeSam's blog post 'Day 9 is for my grammer school friend and Day 10 is for Dad I bought him lunch'
Great gives. Bet your dad was surprised!!
January 12
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Day 9 was an incredible gift for the friend and all of the friends in my grammer school class. I helped my friend load his grammer school class photos to facebook and tagged all of my classmates that I have contact with. We all were on for about 3 h…
January 12
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January 10
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Day 6 was for my girlfriend that lives in Florida. Her fiancee passed 3 years ago and she is not doing well. She is not working and by February she will lose her home. She has familty near and they are taking her in. I called to just lend an ear and…
January 7
shellyo commented on DeeSam's blog post 'Day 3 is for the man that was ignored in the restuarant and all the others that we just passs pass by!'
Beautiful!!!!!!!
January 6
DeeSam commented on Zachary S Gamblin's blog post 'Day 1-6'
I will keep your family and friends family in my prayers. Your gifts mean so much to others and as we all know its not about the money it's about what's in your heart. Thank you for sharing and you will be in my prayers.
January 5
DeeSam commented on Stellaris's blog post 'Day 1'
Congrats on making such a great choice and join us. If everyone did this the world would be so different. The call, the lunch and just your time and caring makes a difference. Thanks for making a difference.
January 5

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Day 22-23 for Dad and for me

Tuesday I went to my Dads to give him a new vaccum. He had one of those with bags but he never emptied the bag so it wouldn't work. I bought him a vaccum that he can empty each time he uses it and is very light weight. It was cold so I stopped to get his newspaper for him and also grab a snack and some coffee and bananas so he wouldn't have to go out. Tuesday was all about Dad. Today was for me. After a year of terrible back pain I started my first day of physical therapy. It was something my fa… Continue

Posted on January 27, 2010 at 3:02pm — 2 Comments

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Day 22-24 so much to say

Tuesday I went to my Dads to give him a new vaccum. He had one of those with bags but he never emptied the bag so it wouldn't work. I bought him a vaccum that he can empty each time he uses it and is very light weight. It was cold so I stopped to get his newspaper for him and also grab a snack and some coffee and bananas so he wouldn't have to go out. Tuesday was all about Dad. Today was for me. After a year of terrible back pain I started my first day of physical therapy. It was something my fa… Continue

Posted on January 27, 2010 at 3:01pm —

DeeSam

Day 18-21 New Dog addition to our family. His first day's and just being there for all of them.

These last couple of days have been filled with trips and shopping. After a painful end to last year, my mom has finally adopted and brought home her new dog Goliath. I did all of the legal paperwork for them just to make sure that after they tale hime, his owner doesn;t come and ask for him back. He is a sweet 1 year old dog. He is lived in an apartment and was taken up and down elevators so my first gift is to him. Just getting him used to the freedom of a yard and his new toys which is gift 2… Continue

Posted on January 24, 2010 at 4:48pm — 3 Comments

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15-17

So the days go by and I have been so much for friends and family. Loadingold pics, sharing memories and helping Mom to adopt a dog. I have been traveling so time has been flying. Life has so much happenig but I still need to give.

Posted on January 20, 2010 at 1:24pm — 2 Comments

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At 4:03pm on February 03, 2010, Mary Johnson gave DeeSam a gift…
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At 7:10am on January 4, 2010, Rhonda said…
HI DEE, TY FOR THE OZZY INFO. LUCKY YOU, GREAT JOB YOU HAD, WOULD LOVE TO MEET HIM; YES, HE SEEMS LIKE A GENTLE SOUL. HAVE AN AWESOME DAY. XXOO :o)
At 10:36am on January 03, 2010, Rhonda gave DeeSam a gift…
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Hi DeeSam...Just saying "hi", welcome and thanks for the pic of OZZY !!.lol. Wooo hooooo !! xxoo :O)
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At 10:34am on January 3, 2010, Rhonda said…
OMG, you were hugged & had your pic taken with OZZY ? Lucky bum, you...lol. You rawk girl...lol. Hugs, Rhonda xxxooo
At 2:28pm on January 2, 2010, deb jolliff said…
I wish it could be that way too. Be a perfect world then..... Blessings to you....
At 2:26pm on January 2, 2010, Aerie Faerie said…
Thank you for you kind words-I'd give a gift, but I don't know how yet.. Maybe just a smile for now:)
At 2:25pm on January 2, 2010, deb jolliff said…
OMG!! It's OZZY and you! Fabulous......
At 5:15pm on November 27, 2009, Cindy said…
Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.

Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.

Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.

The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.

Support our Cause of the Month
In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. She is hosting a Christmas Give and her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month and would be grateful for your support!

Happy giving!

P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
 
 

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