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Catching Up....

 I'm really running behind on keeping up my 29 Gifts blogging! Truth is I've been pulled in too many directions and have been struggling a bit with giving out of scarcity or giving out of obligation. I decided definitely not to blog out of obligation and so I've taken these days away to keep my mind clear and my heart open for giving. So many wonderful things have happened along the course of giving. Coming back here to journal about those things is a great way to remember them later.... Day 6…See More
Nov 8, 2011
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"I'm still here! I promise! Just running behind on my blogging..."
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Oct 31, 2011
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"Your gift is amazing and appreciated more than you will ever know! You will be the 1st to receive one of Tica's prints! Sometimes inspiration comes from outside the family!"
Oct 31, 2011
LISA ROGERS left a comment for Elle Ruiz
"Elle, I just want to say THANK YOU! You are amazing and an inspiration to my daughter, Tica! She is totally absorbed in the books you have given her! There are thing I want to look up about my camera settings in the books, but rather than do it…"
Oct 31, 2011
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Day 3: Gift of Words

Today's gift was a bit too personal to share on the blog. I'll just say that somehow through telling another's story you get to know that person a little more intimately. By being open to this opportunity to give I received a validation of truth today. That simple truth is that when you can see directly into another persons heart, you have a true friend. ***In my friend, I find a second self.  ~Isabel NortonElle…See More
Oct 29, 2011
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Elle Ruiz left a comment for Terri
"You made my day!  And you made me cry! Thanks for being such a thoughtful and caring friend my darling.  The funny thing is that I had just moments earlier made the consicous decision to start back at Day 1 when I had a real opportunity to…"
Dec 10, 2010

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Why I'm choosing to give:
I feel the closest to God when I have a warm & giving heart.
What I'd most like to receive:
Purpose & clarity.
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
Our girl Oprah!
About me:
I'm a self taught photographer in search of a connected & creative life :)
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http://facebook.com/elleruizphotography
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http://www.elleruiznblog.com
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Catching Up....

Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:16pm 3 Comments

 

I'm really running behind on keeping up my 29 Gifts blogging! Truth is I've been pulled in too many directions and have been struggling a bit with giving out of scarcity or giving out of obligation. I decided definitely not to blog out of obligation and so I've taken these days away to keep my mind clear and my heart open for giving. 
So many wonderful things have happened along the course of giving. Coming back here to journal about those things is a great way to…
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Day 5: Small moments & good marks

Posted on October 31, 2011 at 7:57pm 3 Comments

Today at the office I had to call an insurance company for a client. The woman that helped me was very nice and asked me to take a survey to rate her services at the end of the call. Normally I wouldn't go for that, but today I agreed. I gave the automated system all the highest ratings and then at the end it asked if I wanted to leave a recorded voice comment. I left her a glowing review and really hope it comes just in time for a nice holiday bonus for her family.

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Day 4: Support for my 29 Gifts friends

Posted on October 30, 2011 at 9:37pm 5 Comments

Today I photographed a precious birthday party for my really good friend's five year old. It was pure sweetness. We're talking big blue eyes, pony rides, blonde ringlets and boots. BUT, I've had this on my calendar since before I started the 29 Day process so I realized tonight I don't think it really counts?

Tonight I decided to log in, read and comment on 5 blog posts by 29 Days members here on our site. I've received some really sweet comments from fellow bloggers here that made me…

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Day 3: Gift of Words

Posted on October 29, 2011 at 8:58pm 3 Comments

Today's gift was a bit too personal to share on the blog. I'll just say that somehow through telling another's story you get to know that person a little more intimately. By being open to this opportunity to give I received a validation of truth today. That simple truth is that when you can see directly into another persons heart, you have a true friend. 
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At 3:58am on May 8, 2012, Deb~ Community Manager said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY~

At 2:04am on May 8, 2012, Carylina said…

At 1:17am on May 8, 2012, Michele wwt said…

At 6:18pm on November 30, 2011, IslandGirl gave Elle Ruiz a gift
At 5:46am on November 24, 2011, Dawn wwt said…
At 10:17pm on October 31, 2011, LISA ROGERS said…

Your gift is amazing and appreciated more than you will ever know! You will be the 1st to receive one of Tica's prints! Sometimes inspiration comes from outside the family!

At 10:15pm on October 31, 2011, LISA ROGERS said…

Elle, I just want to say THANK YOU! You are amazing and an inspiration to my daughter, Tica! She is totally absorbed in the books you have given her! There are thing I want to look up about my camera settings in the books, but rather than do it myself, I ask her if she might know and make her feel important and "all-knowing"!

I am going to find a way to get her a camera this XMas! You and Terry are so right. Thank you both for your positive words and also your kind words to me. I really needed them...you totally brought me out of a "funk"! I really mean that!

The books wrapped in lace were more than words can describe, to me and to Tica. You get double giving for that day!

You are beautiful and amazing, oh, and by the way, do not book yourself for April 14, 2012.....my husband and I are renewing our vows and I would like you to be my photographer! Please say yes!

 

It is late and I really must stop being so happy and try to get some sleep!

Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you!

At 5:12am on October 31, 2011, Dawn wwt said…

Hi, Elle !  thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. i was wanting to give in Jenny's name but i wanted to do it in a more personal way because she was such a hands-on gal- she would carry gift cards for McDonalds and give them to homeless people and stuff like that- so i thought that contributing to Genuine's effort was perfect. thanks for helping out! i hope you have a wonderful week. Hugs, Dawn

At 9:08am on October 16, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…

Hello there! How are  you? We miss you around here....take care..

At 9:12am on July 4, 2011, Dawn wwt said…
 
 
 

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