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Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder left a comment for Liz Graves

Just wanted to drop a note to say I am in your area this Sunday, March 13. Join me Sun Mar 13 at 5pm at the United Methodist Church Whitefish Bay, WI (near Millwaukee) for an interactive workshop that is open to the public. The Power of Living and…

Mar 11, 2011

miss.gvs commented on Liz Graves's blog post 'day 20--grandma kay'

aww! you are so sweet! good move. she is a good person to keep in mind during this giving season- thanks for reminding me!

Apr 7, 2010

TriGirl commented on Liz Graves's blog post 'day 29--prayers and a retrospective'

Congrats and glad to hear you are going to do round 2. I love that you prayed for each person that you gave to and I might just use that idea. How great! Wonderful!

Mar 18, 2010

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MissMarcie commented on Liz Graves's blog post 'day 28--a tap on the shoulder'

I know what it's like to lose touch with someone far away. It was great of you to reach out to your friend today, Liz--I really hope you guys manage to get back in touch! The nice thing about all the technology we have hanging around is that it…

Mar 17, 2010

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Liz Graves received a gift from Dawn wwt Mar 16, 2010

Blog posts by Liz Graves Mar 16, 2010

Kathy in the Wallowas commented on Liz Graves's blog post 'day 25--supporting reconciliation'

great!

Mar 14, 2010

day 25--supporting reconciliation

i do very very little giving money to charities, or any organizations at all except for exchange (like buying something) or sometimes my church. i feel like i give so much time to so many different organizations, and money is not something i usually have much to spare. but today i got home exhausted, we worked til almost 9pm, and i despaired again of being able to give today (it was like back on day 5 or something..."no, i just can't do it! i'll have to start all over...i'm a failure..."etc).…See More

Blog post by Liz Graves Mar 14, 2010

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Liz Graves commented on Michelle Wertz's blog post 'Day 6 Rest for the weary'

Wow! I want to learn to do that! =) Nice.

Mar 14, 2010

Liz Graves left a comment for Dawn wwt

hey dawn! we do actually live in the museum, just for a few months. the museum owns and houses the home dock for the schooner (the denis sullivan--but it's too cold to live on board the boat), so we're living in the crew lounge that's…

Mar 14, 2010

Kathy in the Wallowas commented on Liz Graves's blog post 'day 24--lemonade and a smile'

delightful!

Mar 13, 2010

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Blog posts by Liz Graves Mar 11, 2010

day 20--grandma kay

i called one grandmother for day 1, and today i was wondering, "who do i know who really needs a gift today? could particularly use my reaching out?" and i thought of my other grandmother, my dad's stepmom, who i visited this past summer but before that hadn't seen in almost 10 years. she sends me a card and a little bit of money on my birthday and christmas, and i write back a thank-you note...her cards always say, "come visit soon!" and mine always say, "yeah! i'm planning a trip to LA soon!"…See More

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Why I'm choosing to give:: i moved in with (also work with) my boyfriend six months ago. since then i've been crying more than i ever have, about half the days of the month. i know i'm feeding the "disease" of my fears and insecurities, and feel very much in "scarcity" mode. i know practicing giving will help.

What I'd most like to receive:: phone calls, surprises, invitations
open and honest questions
time

How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?: my sister gave me her copy of the book over new year's

About me:: i'm 25, and currently living and working in milwaukee, wi, for a short-term seasonal job. my boyfriend and i work on traditional sailing vessels, or tall ships.

Website:: http://somosprofetas.blogspot.com

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day 29--prayers and a retrospective

Posted on March 17, 2010 at 6:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

I DID IT!!

I'm not sure I've done anything for 29 days straight, not in a long time anyway. I'm glad Cami had the idea for the Ning site and blogs; it helps so much to know I wanted to write down my gift every night and "talk"with you all about them, and about yours.

Tonight I sat down with my computer and my Anglican rosary (a little different from the Catholic one, 28 little beads instead of 108, but mostly there aren't any rules about what prayers to say with it). So I developed… Continue

day 28--a tap on the shoulder

Posted on March 16, 2010 at 7:16pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

today I called and left a message for my friend Sean. we were very very close last year, but have only talked a handful of times since I moved last summer, and I've been scared and cautious about reaching out to him. I'd love to figure out a way to connect even though we're far away, we still understand each other well (and if we're brave we can still be as brutally honest as we are in person!) I miss him.

day 27--maybe not so surprised surprise

Posted on March 15, 2010 at 7:06pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

"Uncle Pat," one of the volunteers who's been working on the boat for almost as long as i've been alive, has been coming down to help me a lot. He also takes me, or me and Kent, out to eat and drink a lot. Kent doesn't like hanging out with him much, but i remind him of his daughter and he reminds me of my grandfather. We love working together and going out at "beer-thirty." So today I kept him working long past his supper time, and he was starving and wanted to go out to eat at our standard… Continue

day 26--self-care

Posted on March 14, 2010 at 7:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

i hesitate to "count" gifts to myself, but today was nothing but one. i feel pretty good as a result, and several moments during the day i consciously released myself from worry or guilt about what other things i could be doing and said, "you want to make cookies and mac and cheese and finish your book? okay!" just now i gave myself the gift of brushing my teeth after all that junk food. seems like a tiny thing but i usually brush my teeth in the morning before work and don't even notice how… Continue

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At 9:43am on March 11, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…: BLESSINGS LIZ!

At 9:36am on March 11, 2011, Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder said…: Just wanted to drop a note to say I am in your area this Sunday, March 13.

Join me Sun Mar 13 at 5pm at the United Methodist Church Whitefish Bay, WI (near Millwaukee) for an interactive workshop that is open to the public. The Power of Living and Giving: Bestselling author of 29 Gifts, Cami Walker, will lead you through visualizations and writing exercises that will help you connect with your sense of purpose and abundance. Plus, get helpful tips so you can begin your personal 29 Days of Giving on a positive note. Please forward this invitation to friends to help spread the word. Learn more and register at http://29giftswhitefishbay.eventbrite.com/

At 5:18am on March 16, 2010, Dawn wwt gave Liz Graves a gift…: Paper Cranes
wishing you a peaceful heart and a wonder-filled day. Hugs, Dawn
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At 7:07pm on March 13, 2010, Dawn wwt said…: Dear Liz - thanks for clearing that up! i know i've lived in places that weren't nearly as comfortable as what you describe. do you actually sail on the tall ships, or are they docked year round? i know, i'm nosy. Hugs, Dawn

At 4:03pm on February 17, 2010, Dawn wwt said…: Hi, Liz! i'm so glad you decided to join the 29 Gifts family. it is so cool that you and your boyfriend work on tall ships! a few years ago i took my son to see the Elissa in Galveston Harbor. it was an amazing experience. Hugs, Dawn

At 4:00pm on February 17, 2010, Dawn wwt said…: Welcome to 29Gifts!

Enjoy your 29-Day Giving Challenge and don't forget to share your stories to help inspire others. Need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog? Follow these directions.

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At 2:19pm on February 17, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Liz Graves a gift…: Red Ribbon
Hello and welcome Liz! We are so happy you are here with us~ We are a loving and caring family! Have a fabulous giving journey~ Full of many wonderful surprises!
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At 1:52pm on February 17, 2010, 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,
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