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On day 8 my boyfriend and I went to an area nursing home to visit a friend of his who is recovering from a fall. We took a game called Quiddler to play with her. It was wonderful, we played in their dining room and by the time we left we had added p…
Diana, wow what a great story and what a great role model you are for your daughter.
On day 7 I called my boyfriend and told him why I am so grateful he is in my life, this may not seem like much, however we have been struggling lately and have not told each other this in awhile so it meant a lot to him as well as myself. I also met…
Amy, I understand the need for patience, my other thought when I get frustrated is that I need more compassion even when I don't understand where people are coming from because goodness knows there are probably a lot of times when others around me n…
I'm also realizing how valuable time is. Sounds like you were really attentive and present which I'm sure meant a lot to your friend.
On day 5 I helped a co-worker with a project she was working on so that she did not have to do it alone. It feels great when you can give to others as a team it just makes the working environment (where I spend so much time) more enjoyable. On day 6…
great give to your grandmother and praise for the co-worker!
On day 2 of my journey I spent some time with my grandmother who is homebound and gave a big hug. Since she spent so much time with me when I was growing up I try and see her as much as I can and even though she can no longer communicate verbally sh…
I love that you made the connection between the giving and the receiving. That's one of the benefits of this challenge. Your awareness increases, and you really start to notice what you receive. As you continue on your giving journey I think you're…
I just finished reading My Life in France by Julia Child and it was wonderful. I didn't know Julia Child was so funny! She was very passionate about food and sharing her knowledge with others. If you like to cook or eat it is a wonderful journey thr…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want to be more selfless and less selfish. I want to have an attitude of giving freely to others and not hoarding for myself. I believe this will be a good learning experience for me and a very valuable life lesson. I am also looking to learn to give without expecting thanks for the gift. I want to give freely without expectations and I want some of my gifts to be anonymous.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- A more open, free spirit, less judgmental attitude. A more trusting attitude of people and the world.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- The Yoga Journal article
- About me:
- I live in Dallas and I am in the beginning stages of my yoga practice with a wonderful teacher. Yoga is helping me to understand more about my body as well as my spirit and I believe that by beginning this journey of giving it will enhance my spirit even more.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Kimberly Hile's Blog
Day 8, so far the best give for me
On day 8 my boyfriend and I went to an area nursing home to visit a friend of his who is recovering from a fall. We took a game called Quiddler to play with her. It was wonderful, we played in their dining room and by the time we left we had added players, and spoken to many of the residents who wanted to know what we were playing. It was wonderful to spend time with people who may not have many visitors and to remind us how beautiful elderly people are. What a blessing that was for me and my bo… Continue
Posted on November 22, 2009 at 5:38am — 1 Comment
Day 7 and still giving
On day 7 I called my boyfriend and told him why I am so grateful he is in my life, this may not seem like much, however we have been struggling lately and have not told each other this in awhile so it meant a lot to him as well as myself. I also met a friend at the movies when she called up at the spur of the moment and we saw "Precious". Wow that movie really put gratitude in perspective. I am so thankful for what I have been blessed with...
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 5:28am — 1 Comment
Continuing to give
On day 5 I helped a co-worker with a project she was working on so that she did not have to do it alone. It feels great when you can give to others as a team it just makes the working environment (where I spend so much time) more enjoyable. On day 6 I met a friend for lunch, it was great to catch up with her and listen to what is going on in her life. Sometimes I believe I should be giving more tangible items then I remember how valuable time is for everyone and that a lot of people just want to… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 5:15am — 2 Comments
the journey continues
On day 2 of my journey I spent some time with my grandmother who is homebound and gave a big hug. Since she spent so much time with me when I was growing up I try and see her as much as I can and even though she can no longer communicate verbally she can understand and give hugs. I also gave a $10 tip to a airport bus driver who took me to the airport, I believe people are traveling less and they make fewer tips now so I thought that might be helpful as we get closer to the holidays. On day 3 I… Continue
Posted on November 17, 2009 at 5:05pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 7:40pm on December 12, 2009, MrGreenWorks gave Kimberly Hile a gift…
Peace in your Earth, Belief in your Soul and Openness for your Heart. Journey another mile... May the Happiness of these Holidays tickle you forward... to Love
- At 11:03pm on December 11, 2009,
MrGreenWorks said…
- Thank you dear! The friendship we share has been a blessing to me and I am grateful :-) May you continue to discover the awesome power of your faith - in the name of love and devotion - to the collective & bright light of belief - which guides us all and one to heaven on earth, heaven on high! Thank you for the gift you are!
- At 1:57pm on November 20, 2009,
Mary Johnson said… - Every new member has 100 credits to "spend" on virtual gifts. When you run out, you can buy more through PayPal. Each time you send a gift, a box will appear showing how many credits, if any, you have left. It also asks if you want to buy more and will walk you through the process. A portion of the money goes to 29Gifts and the rest to NING for site management.
Hope that 'splains it! Let me know if you have any q's!
- At 5:40am on November 20, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- I think your gift of time was very generous as we don't seem to have much of it lately. Gr8 giving Kimberly. Have a gr8 weekend too =o)
- At 4:12pm on November 15, 2009, Mary Johnson gave Kimberly Hile a gift…
- At 3:48pm on November 15, 2009,
Deborah Hays said…
- Kimberly,
I read Julia Child's Life in France book for book club this year and really enjoyed the book. My mother in law has most of Julia's original edition books and we cooked several dishes from the books. Yummy introduction to potato leek soup.
- At 7:25am on November 14, 2009,
Mary Johnson said…
- Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.
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!
Mary
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
- At 7:08am on November 14, 2009,
Ruth said… - Hi, Kimberley and welcome to the challenge. This is an inspirational and supportive community and i hope you'll find joy being part of it. May 29Gifts bless your life.
- At 6:57am on November 14, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- Good Morning and a big warm welcome to you Kimberely! Hope the challenge will bring you much joy as you begin this new venture. Have a gr8 weekend and happy day of giving =0)
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My 29 gifts book came in the mail today. How great is that? I read it all today (but of course that means I can now reread it and that's even more fun.) I also now see what the pattern of the ritual is about and that's quite helpful. I even got to s…
Being snowed in, I decided to start reading Cami's book as a self give!! It is an awesome read and I didn't get much else done today!! Did my clicking gives and checked on 2 people who don't get out much. Made an avacado, grapefruit, lettuce salad t…
So yesterday I helped others by providing necessary coverage at work, and also setting limits for myself so that I can give work my best effort. This morning I gave myself a wonderful gift. I slept in a little bit then went for my run first thing, s…
Last night my left eye started bothering me, so I took out my contacts and went to bed shortly afterward. In the middle of the night, I woke up with my eye watering like crazy and swollen. All I could think about was the Disneyland outing I had plan…
gave a gift to myself today. ordered the book "29 gifts" off ebay. thought it was time to read it and then i plan to donate the book to the local library to share with others.
2 down...LOVED having a snow day today and knitting an entire blanket!
Blanket for you Deb!
THANK you... they are appreciated.
Thanks to all of you who have been supporting me. I am out of the hospital, but am having some problems with my hands that make using the keyboard challenging and painful. Hopefully I'll be back to blogging more regularly here soon.
I should have given my nurse practitioner a gift. Instead she gave me one. 22 items on my Lipid and Metabolic panels and all of them in the good range. I felt like I was on the Biggest Loser as she told me my health age was probably five years young…
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