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Women undergoing Chemo - FREE housecleaning...
I added this as a post too because I was not sure if everyone understood that this is a free service to all women in the US undergoing chemo -- thanks!
Replied Nov. 25, 2009
Women undergoing Chemo - FREE housecleaning...
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If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatme…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keri Brenner Dec. 7, 2009.
Send a card or a new stuffed animal to Fort Hood Families
Hi -- great idea. I will have my CCD Class make them up tonight!
Replied Nov. 11, 2009
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Congratulations -- YOU DID IT!!!!! I love this picture of you!!!
Her spirit is shining! Beautiful!
Love it! I used to take my son to Yoga in MV (he was about 7) and there were all these hard core Yoga folks - he would try to follow them. I would bite my lip for the entire hour and I am biting my lip now thinking of how funny, serious and cute he…
Dawn - I hear you! I need to get back to the giving. I love 11 year olds they have raw wisdom before the bs starts clouding their vision.
Sharon - you are the best. I am so proud of you and your quilters. I told your story to my ccd class and they were so moved. I am hoping my daughter and I can be 101???
So beautiful - thanks for sharing.
Sadly, my son has gotten very few compliments from teachers in his life but I carry each one around in my pocket and take it out when I feel down. It means so much to us.
As I parent who really cares about the quality of education and works very hard with her children -- I am so grateful for people like you.
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Day - 1 Here I go
Day 1 -- I'll be out there looking for opportunities!
This morning I started off by finding my husband matching socks. I know - it does not sound like much but If you could see our sock drawer you would reconsider. Anyway -- I felt that this was not enough so I made lunch for my sons teacher and his interpreter - I am very grateful for their help.
What's strange is that it came back to me. I recieved a note that my son got 100% on his science test! Also my brother-in-law brought some delicious cannoli and a mug from Carlos Bakery --- you know The Cake Boss.
Go Phillies!!!
This morning I started off by finding my husband matching socks. I know - it does not sound like much but If you could see our sock drawer you would reconsider. Anyway -- I felt that this was not enough so I made lunch for my sons teacher and his interpreter - I am very grateful for their help.
What's strange is that it came back to me. I recieved a note that my son got 100% on his science test! Also my brother-in-law brought some delicious cannoli and a mug from Carlos Bakery --- you know The Cake Boss.
Go Phillies!!!
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Gift Given - A Piece of A Beautiful American Island...
Today, on this cold," I don't want to get outa bed" morning. I gave my friend a piece of a beautiful American island. Well, sort of. I sent my friend a subscription to the Martha's Vineyard Gazette, which is the Island news paper. I hope this paper will restore her and give her a little bit of that magical summer place every time she reads it.
Martha's Vineyard is a true American treasure and it was a gift my mother-in-law gave to all of her children over 40 years ago. She had been scrimping an… Continue
Martha's Vineyard is a true American treasure and it was a gift my mother-in-law gave to all of her children over 40 years ago. She had been scrimping an… Continue
Posted on January 14, 2010 at 5:59am — 2 Comments
17 years ago today I recieved a wonderful gift....
17 years ago today, my daughter Audrey was born and she has been such an amazing blessing every day since.
17 years with her has gone by at a quantim speed and too soon she will be leaving home and going to college. So for the next year and a half --- when I go into clean her bathroom, empty her trash,( etc.), I will remind myself of how much I will miss the loud music, endless number of dirty cereal bowls and mountains of towels in 18 months.
I will give many gifts today - so I better start g… Continue
17 years with her has gone by at a quantim speed and too soon she will be leaving home and going to college. So for the next year and a half --- when I go into clean her bathroom, empty her trash,( etc.), I will remind myself of how much I will miss the loud music, endless number of dirty cereal bowls and mountains of towels in 18 months.
I will give many gifts today - so I better start g… Continue
Posted on January 9, 2010 at 6:57am — 3 Comments
Wrote Letter to my Senator
Because we should let those who govern us know what is important to us.
Posted on January 7, 2010 at 7:17am — 2 Comments
Goodbye 09 - thanks. HELLO 10! This year.... I am going to give it all I have!
What about you?
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 4:58am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (86 comments)
- At 4:28pm on January 29, 2010,
Lisa Graham said…
- Awesome pictures of your family! Good luck with your giving journey!!
- At 8:04pm on January 28, 2010, Southernly gave Jane a gift…
"Each day provides its own gifts." - American Proverb May tomorrow, and each day after, reveal many amazing gifts to you!
- At 1:31pm on January 26, 2010,
Rhonda said…
- Hi there.....Yeah, a different road for sure..it's all depends on how we wish to travel that road...you sound so positive, & Rocky does sound cool BTW.... :) Awesome name your son has....Seems to be a pretty cool kid....You're fortunate, you'll never know why, but you are...the way you look at things, makes all the diff in the world, and in his world. Go Jane !! xxoo :)
- At 5:33am on January 26, 2010,
Rhonda said…
- Hi Jane...Hope you're enjoying that book. Your son is so cute !! What a little darling...How long has he been deaf ? Do you use sign lingo, or does he read lips ? You, and your kids look so much alike....how cute is that....Have an awesome day...Hugs, Rhonda xxoo....Please pass the canoli....lol. :)
- At 3:47am on January 26, 2010,
deb jolliff said… - We are ok here Jane! Thanks for thinking of us! Darrell still trying to get in early to the Dr. They have him on different pain meds and we don't really like to mask the problem but he has to as the pain is so bad... I hope your day will be full of much happiness. You are so special. Love yah and smiles and hugs your way!
- At 3:52pm on January 23, 2010,
sharon said… - Colleen in South Africa was my 1st international friend on 29 gifts! I made it a personal challenge the 1st 9 months to friend and welcome each international woman, after that I could hardly keep up! Her sister wanted to give teddies tot he kids affected by aids in the clinics(hospitals) there, thus we started OTBC, as she took them 25 teddies she made and they needed 100, so we shipped over teddies as a give, It is a real papered Non profit now, still needing support!
- At 3:25pm on January 23, 2010,
Rhonda said…
- Thank you Jane for the lovely comments....You should take the well deserved time to relax and enjoy your home. Your hubby did an amazing job, so STOP cleaning, will ya ????...lol. Enjoy it !! Oh ya, love Cake Boss, but I do love the "Ace of Cakes" guy as well. He's such a cute little Teddy Bear and so nice to his staff....Gotta love them Jersey Boys, huh ?....xxxooo :)
- At 2:25pm on January 23, 2010,
sharon said…
- I owe alot to this website! I am an original member of OTBC,Operation Teddy Bear Care at teddybearcare.org which used to be a group here, and got so big it was the 1st and only group to split off from 29 gifts! Now I started a group over there, and I am very busy, see pics here and here!
Sharon
- At 9:36am on January 23, 2010,
sharon said…
- What makes me so cool!?
- At 6:50am on January 23, 2010,
Rhonda said…
- You're more than welcome, Jane....Your children are beautiful !! Don't tell me that's your home....If so, I'm jealous...it looks like something out of a movie...my house is a 100 year old country home, all my furniture are antiques, as my hubby got into the antique thingy, but I now love it, ( only used to love modern homes/furniture/fixtures, etc. ), as it is so comfy, old, but comfy...lol. Will add some pics of it, and a room I made just for my daughter, she doesn't live with us, but when she comes home to visit, she has, what I call "The princess room, or "the pretty room", because in my eyes/mind, she is my princess. My son gets a smaller room all decorated in hunting/fishing antiques - "a guys room", per se'......I love decorating, I should have taken it as a profession, but now I do it as a leisure activity. Anyhoo, have a great day !! xxxooo :)
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This is a wonderful idea. Mind if I steal it?
Almost through this wonderfull book I will be back to read and begin my journee.
This is such a generous and thoughtful gift. What a great way to support your friend.
Thanks for the inspiration.
You are in fact one class act! Hard to follow! :-)
God, when I first saw the picture without having read the blog, I thought the beef bourguignon had exploded on you -- kind of like ala "Julie and Julia' or something. Reassuring to realize it was intentional. Nice!
Will someone pleeeaase clue me in on how to upload a picture into a blog post? Pretty please????? :-) :-) :-) :-)
So today, with Valentine's Day in the air, I mailed valentine cards (hoping they get to out of town friends / family in time. In my son's valentine I mailed a McD coupon. He's away at college and thought he would appreciate that. He is always out of…
Dear Deb, Thank you for the comment. It is interesting that you say that I am a very loving and giving spirit. I felt that I was "letting it all hang out" by going ahead and admitting the ugly thoughts that run through my head and the things I do in…
For me some of the best gifts I can give to my 21 year old son is to be quiet. It is hard... I'm sure they appreciate it sometimes.
Love how you decided to change your perspective of your second situation and have it become a gift instead of a loss.
Hi Elly Rose.....I just got caught up on your blogs....but I didn't learn what you were sick from?...but glad you are better. I love your indigo bunting photo....I'm hoping to see one this summer...I think they might be around Massachusetts then. I'…
Day 5- bought and dropped off some groceries for a friend. Day 6- sent a get well card to a friend and invited her over this weekend. She has copd and is very worried. Day 7- helped with my sons chores. He has been studying long and hard for his cla…
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