"do you have a recipe for that bread? it sounds delicious! you could post it on here and count that as a give, too LOL. isn't it nice how the smell of baking bread lifts you up? Hugs, Dawn"
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genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Karen's blog post Day 25 Baking Bread"You have something to give now ... those starters. Sounds to me like you were doing Amish Friendship Bread; am I right? I've done it before, and the bread is sooo good. My cousin loved it and wanted to keep making it ... we were always keeping…"
Karen commented on Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's blog post Day 14 (X13): Prayers and Service"I was thinking of you when your blog popped on. Your words bring a strong feeling for me that....today is the present, be in it and that maybe my life is ok..... thank you for that. There is a reason you were there, a reason you were chosen to help.…"
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Karen's blog post #24"Not too much writing at all...I enjoyed reading.
Sounds like a "busy but good" day. I've never been in a Babies R Us either...don't think there is one anywhere close to me...but sure sounds like a place I'd like to check…"
Karen commented on Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's blog post Day 12 (x13): Prayers and Presence"Cami, I can't imagine!!! God Bless You for what you did. You were there because you were supposed to be there. You were the one chosen to help because you could. It will take time, be kind to yourself. I already said a prayer for you to accept…"
Dawn wwt commented on Karen's blog post Day 23 and a walk for me"walking always puts me in a better frame of mind, too. stuffed peppers, yum! nice give to your ex. it is so special that you are able to be on good terms with him never could pull that off. i know that your daughter enjoyed talking to you as much as…"
Karen commented on Karen's blog post Day 23 and a walk for me"Oh gee I forgot to mention my greatest give today. I sent a contribution to Mbali's trip. It wasn't much, however, I want to be a part of her going home. Good luck Mbali and everyone going on the trip."
Dawn wwt commented on Karen's blog post Day 22 Go UCONN"i am so glad that you have a peaceful and enjoyable weekend. it is nice, how we become more aware of giving and receiving during this challenge. i have had the same experience. hope your coming week is a good one. Hugs, Dawn"
Pat Halverson commented on Karen's blog post Day 22 Go UCONN"Sounds like a wonderful giving weekend!"
Dawn wwt commented on Karen's blog post Cheering up"i'm glad that you are feeling better. there are some things you can't rush. it's good that you have a good boyfriend and good friends to see you through rough times. 39 years, that's a long friendship! i bet you don't have…"
Karen commented on Elly Rose's blog post If You Don't Like It, Change It"Wow, what a story. Thank you for sharing that. It shows that anything is possible. Most people would not think of changing their name. You choose a perfect one for you. I'm sorry for your relationship with your mom, but you had the strength and…"
Karen commented on Deirdre's blog post Day 24"Hi Deidre, I just read through your blogs. You certainly have had tough times lately. I do know that it get's better, but I think that is not what you would want to hear at this time. I am praying for your peace and acceptance of life as it is…"
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Karen's blog post Cheering up"So glad you're cheering up. Don't worry you're not the only one ... we all need some cheering up sometimes; we go up and down. You will get down again, BUT you will get back up again too. And I think you've already discovered, as…"
Pat Halverson commented on Karen's blog post Cheering up"Glad to hear things are looking up for you! Hope you have a sunshine day too!"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I am growing spiritually and this is a great way to enhance that. I love to give. I'm living through a tragedy.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- To feel peaceful, like myself better, grow spiritually.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- a friend
- About me:
- Thoughtful, fun loving. Divorced, three children one is in heaven. A great man in my life. Two jobs. Like to read,do crafts, flower garden,need to exercise. Like warm weather, beaches, walks.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
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Day 25 Baking Bread
Posted on April 2, 2009 at 5:35am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I had a hard time getting going yesterday morning. My neighbor is getting a new roof, nice, however my son also was a roofer and it brought me down for awhile. I arrived back home late from my part-time job very tired. But alas, I had to bake friendship bread from a starter my girlfriend had given me. It was day 10 and the starter needed to be added to, separated, and baked. My receive today was somehow having the correct ingredients for the bread. I had just 3 eggs, 2 boxes of Instant Vanilla… Continue
#24
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 6:17am 2 Comments 0 Likes
A Monday and it was good, imagine. I had a doc appt, then a "quick" stop to Christmas Tree Shop (is that possible?). I had a return and then bought more, of course. Actually I found a great gift for my daughters 26th birthday on 4/9. She loves birds so the clock with the chirping birds on the hour will be fun for her. That what gifts are for, fun. I made a "picture" out of the "Love Recipe" I found on a blog. I bought a frame for it to give as part of my bridal shower present.
Then I… Continue
Then I… Continue
Day 23 and a walk for me
Posted on March 29, 2009 at 8:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
The end of another day. Aaahhhhh..... a dizzely day. I spent time on Ichat seeing and talking with my daughter in VA. Love that girl so much.
We all have a wedding to attend in June so we were discussing what to purchase. I am able to get some items for less money and offered this to my ex to help him out. He was grateful and I felt good about it.
I made yummy stuffed peppers for Neil and I for dinner. It was a relaxing meal.
Finally a big give to me.....I went… Continue
We all have a wedding to attend in June so we were discussing what to purchase. I am able to get some items for less money and offered this to my ex to help him out. He was grateful and I felt good about it.
I made yummy stuffed peppers for Neil and I for dinner. It was a relaxing meal.
Finally a big give to me.....I went… Continue
Day 22 Go UCONN
Posted on March 29, 2009 at 11:43am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Saturday was a nice day. Easy going and calm. I put "work issues" away in a draw where I couldn't see them. Monday they can come back out.
I clean Neil's house once a month for him, it's an extra job and cash for me. Then my friends came over to his house to watch the UCONN game, yeah they won. We went to a great dinner nearby, then back home for some fun WII, coffee and.....
Lots of laughs, stories, giving and receiving going on. Wonderful that I now recognize a normal… Continue
I clean Neil's house once a month for him, it's an extra job and cash for me. Then my friends came over to his house to watch the UCONN game, yeah they won. We went to a great dinner nearby, then back home for some fun WII, coffee and.....
Lots of laughs, stories, giving and receiving going on. Wonderful that I now recognize a normal… Continue
Cheering up
Posted on March 28, 2009 at 7:42am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Oh, thank you sooooo much for your wonderful words. I think I've been down because of my son's anniversay. You all brought tears to my eyes. It feels good to know someone (all of you) understand. I'm feeling better. THANK YOU
This site is doing more for me than I ever expected.
I haven't blogged since the 24th. Today is the 28th. Four days have gone by. It has been hard at work. My upper bosses not my immediate one, have been riding my butt, so to speak. Sometimes good is… Continue
This site is doing more for me than I ever expected.
I haven't blogged since the 24th. Today is the 28th. Four days have gone by. It has been hard at work. My upper bosses not my immediate one, have been riding my butt, so to speak. Sometimes good is… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 10:02pm on April 9, 2009,
Elly Rose said… 
- At 1:56pm on March 21, 2009,
Sharon said… - Thanks for your comments on my blog post and I'm glad you have rediscovered Louise Hay. I've have known about her and the book for a while but have really just begun over the last six or so months to really put action behind the words, doing the affirmations and the mirror talk seriously. I truly believe that many of us need to focus within and really heal our own souls so that we can soar and fly like we were truly meant to. Take Care and thanks again for sharing!
- At 1:07pm on March 21, 2009, Elly Rose said…
- At 7:52pm on March 16, 2009,
Stacey S. said… - Thank you so very much for your kindness.
- At 8:03pm on March 8, 2009,
Peter said… - Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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- At 9:01am on March 8, 2009, Elly Rose said…
- Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
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