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Laurie Strand
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- Chesterfield, MO
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Laurie Strand received a gift from Lois55 wwt
Laurie Strand commented on Wendy Jo's blog post 'Day 18 - "Planting" money'
That's a very original and fun idea! I love looking at cards when I just need a break. Maybe I'll try that next time myself!
Denisehyeong commented on Laurie Strand's blog post 'Eighth day - Gave my office a cleaning'
It seems like a LOT of my gifts involve cleaning! For myself or others. I think the physical act of cleaning has a benefit, but it's the spiritual gift of a clear space for your eyes and your mind are the real present. See you tomorrow
Deb~ Community Manager commented on Laurie Strand's blog post 'Eighth day - Gave my office a cleaning'
You have been very busy and quite productive too :o) Gr8 day then. Have a nice evening and a wonderful day tomorrow too!
Blog posts by Laurie Strand
Laurie Strand commented on AJ Switzer's blog post 'Hitchhiker'
Wow AJ I didn't know you had started this! What an amazing first gift...can't wait to see what happens next!
Laurie Strand commented on Lizzie's blog post 'Day 17 - Gift 17'
"He makes a grave mistake who does not give at all because he can only give a little." So never think of your gifts as "weak". No gift is ever too small. Every act of giving is a hundred times better than no gift at all! Keep up…
Harriet commented on Laurie Strand's blog post 'Fifth and Sixth Days - Candy bars and a Veterans Day gift'
great gives for the students and the soldiers!
Fifth and Sixth Days - Candy bars and a Veterans Day gift
Oops! Had to put these two days into one post. Yesterday I gave my students each a candy bar for learning their Science vocabulary words for a test coming up on Wednesday...Today my students each made a video containing their Veteran's Day greetings to a soldier in Iraq. My students are, for the most part, immigrants to the US, and they shared their pride in America and their gratitude for the soldiers' sacrifices on their behalf. I think it's a gift that will be meaningful to this young man,…See More
Blog post by Laurie Strand
Toye commented on Laurie Strand's blog post 'Fourth Day'
What a memorable gift for your daugher!
Harriet commented on Laurie Strand's blog post 'Fourth Day'
yum yum yum, what a great give and memory!
Laurie Strand left a comment for Dawn wwt
What a gift to see the beautiful quilts on your webpage. Thank you! Also, you can take your own bags to Walmart - or anywhere for that matter - just pick up some inexpensive cloth bags (you can buy them at a lot of stores for $1-$2 each) and take…
Laurie Strand commented on LDudette's blog post 'Always have more to give!!'
All wonderful gifts! I'm from Calif. and I'm always cold too so that hoodie was a great gift! I especially love your idea of providing help for animals. I click on a reminder I receive in my email box every day from Animal Rescue to donate…
LuckyGirlJulie commented on Laurie Strand's blog post 'Fourth Day'
The memories you just awoke! I LOVE that coffee cake and used to beg my mom to make it. Some of my best memories are of the times spent in the kitchen or at the table with my mom and grandma. The sense of smell is the strongest sense we humans have…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want to be happy and giving makes me happy.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- peace of mind and more consistent joyfulness
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- internet
- About me:
- I am a teacher of students in grades K-8 who are learning English as a second language. Many are refugees. I have three grown children and a husband. I think it's fun to pay the bridge or highway toll for the person behind me!
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Laurie Strand's Blog
Twelfth Day
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 9:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
As I was driving home I saw a high school student I didn't know get off the school bus just has the heavens opened and a deluge started. He pulled his hoodie over his head and started trudging toward our neighborhood. I pulled up and asked if he'd like a ride and after a second he got in. It turned out he had to walk about half a mile from the bus stop to his house, and he would have been soaked to the skin so I'm glad I stopped. Reflection: It is getting easier to notice and follow through on… Continue
Eleventh day
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 9:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Even tho' my daughter and I had had an argument, I wanted to give her something so I had the seafood department at the grocery store cook her favorite salmon with teriyaki sauce and drove to her friend's house where she's been staying and dropped it off.
Tenth Day
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 9:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A little thing, but it's all I can remember from Saturday. When I walked by the tennis court there were tennis balls in the adjacent parking lot, so I took them to the dad and his daughter who were playing on the court so they wouldn't have to stop playing to collect them. Let the lady behind me in the grocery line go ahead since she only had a few items and I had a basketful. She seemed really grateful. Maybe she was in a hurry.
Ninth day
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 9:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Tonight my husband and I had a friend over for dinner who doesn't like to eat alone. He appreciated the food, but even more he loves having someone to talk to during a meal. So do we!!
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:23am on July 27, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAVE A FABULOUS BIRTHDAY!
- At 5:12am on July 27, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said…
Happy birthday to you, I hope your day is special!
- At 3:34am on July 27, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Happy birthday Laurie! :)
- At 6:22am on July 27, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU LAURIE!
- At 4:55am on July 27, 2010, Lois55 wwt gave Laurie Strand a gift…
- At 11:28pm on November 5, 2009,
Elly Rose-Tech Support 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
- At 7:07pm on November 5, 2009,
Stacey S. 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!
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
- At 4:42pm on November 5, 2009,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Hats off to you as you do so much for the children! Best to you on this journey you are beginning. Much happiness and rainbows await you:O)
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