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I LOVE your story!! I got SO excited after I heard your story that I cannot wait to begin to 'give'! I do tend to give a lot now and I feel that anything positive helps one move along a much better path.
I have had MS for 28 years and was told when…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I live on Social Security Disability of $814.70 per month and I have very little left over ~ BUT ~ I KNOW there are others MUCH WORSE OFF than I am. I've also had MS for 28 years (and told in November 1981 that "I WOULD be totally confined to a wheelchair within 5 years" and it's been 28 years and I've NEVER spent a day in a wheelchair!! I AM SO BLESSED........and I KNOW IT!! *Ü* I look for "the positive" in life and NOT the negative!
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Prayers.......
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Television
- About me:
- 52 year old divorced female. Love Scrapbooking and especially of my 2 Grandsons, ages 1 and 4. Not much to tell about me. I live very simply ~ or I try to!! I need to clear out a LOT of "clutter" and simplify my life.
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- At 7:35pm on November 26, 2009,
Colleen Friday said…
- Hi Joni, It is wonderful that you want to donate to the cause of the month. You may donate as much or as little as you feel. Please never feel obliged to donate if you do not have the funds. Many can afford to donate cash and many can not.As you follow this journey you will come to realize how just such a simple give as a smile to a stranger, or a kind word or action can brighten not only some one else's day but your day as well. You will also start taking more care of yourself and by doing this you will value not only yourself more but everyone else to.Enjoy this challenge, bless you and your family.
- At 4:45am on November 25, 2009,
Colleen Friday said…
- Support our Cause of the Month
In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. We are so deeply touched and impressed by Lubabat's strength of character & spirit. Lubabat was diagnosed with MS in the mid 90s and then in August of 09, she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her reaction has been so inspirational - she is thriving through giving. 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.
- At 4:45am on November 25, 2009,
Colleen Friday said…
- Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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