Gail's Page

Hi Gail,
I'm only on Day 2 and am enjoing reading all the posts. Yesterday was my friend's 40th birthday and I gave her a book. I would have given her a present anyway, but took extra time choosing something I thought she'd really enjoy, and wrapping it up extra carefully. I have two sons, and miss the frilly bits in life so I was surprised how much fun it is adding bows and stuff! I also gave a sticker to the naughtiest boy in my class because he sat beautifully in the Christingle service in church. My reward was an enormous smile!
I spent four very happy years at college in Ripon in the 80's so it was lovely to find you online. Is it snowy up there? I miss Yorkshire like mad, having grown up in Pudsey.
It's interesting to read you are a counsellor. I had my last sesion with my counsellor on Monday after two years. She has helped me through the illness and death of my mum, as well as lots of other 'stuff', and doing this challenge is my way of moving onwards and upwards. It's time to give something back.
My 29 days will be up on New Years Eve and we'll see what happens after that.
Good luck with your giving.

Hi Gail, I love your "gives", I've found it difficult in the main to give something which doesn't cost in monetary terms and then I read blogs like this and realise I'm maybe thinking too hard! The simple things are right before my eyes. Thanks for the "lightbulb moment".

Gail,
A great big "Hey!" from Woodstock, Ga, USA! I am so happy we have so many givers from all over the world! Thanks for joining at such an exciting time! I am on the 28th day in the 6th round of 29 days. I hope you have the wonderful experience here that I have!
Let me know if you need any help!
We did a "give" in Atlanta a few months ago and gave away 100 roses on a sidewalk, it was 9 members from the metro ATL area, we started a "local" group, and you can start or join one too!
Make friends, read blogs, write blogs and leave other folks comments! Post pics and videos, join inner groups and GIVE! Have fun and watch for miracles to happen in your life when you do 29 in 29! Hope to see you around in the site!
sharon

Welcome to this amazing journey! I am on round four of my giving and have gotten so much from doing this challenge, the warmth and energy from this site is awesome

Hi Gail and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.

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