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Great realization! Sometimes it is those little things that make the biggest difference in another person's life. I am sure you are a bright spot in your co-workers day! Good for you for taking the time to connect with him! Blessings to you for all…
Great idea! Glad you and your boyfriend had a wonderful day together. That's what it's all about. When my husband and I were dating he used to take me to the races. I loved looking at the beautiful horses too and doing a little betting. Never spent…
congrats on making it to the 29th day! i hear you on getting up at the crack of dawn to let the dogs out. i do that a lot too. i don't know why i've never thought to use it as a gift. it is definitely mindful giving, i do it so my boyfriend doesn't…
Congratulations on finishing your first round!! I am glad you are going to be doing another round!! Together we are making a difference in so many lives.
Probably more fun than giving and getting them in the traditional way! Good give! :-)
Let me tell you, Maria.....you are definitely on the right track! Great post....great giving!
Wow, what a perfect song! I've never heard Paul Thorn before.....what a delightful man. And you, dear lady, are delightful as well. Great giving!
I love the idea of writing a poem for a friend. I started writing poetry for the first time last year. I would love to write a poem for a friend. What a beautiful gift that would be to give or receive!
Those are all wonderful gives Maria. I think everyone struggles with 'what is a give' at the start of this challenge, and we all end up learning what it is to us, because it is not the same journey for everyone. Don't devalue the gifts you already g…
Well, I've been away for awhile because on Wednesday morning as I took the morning off work to take my Mom to breakfast before she headed back up to Northern California, she fell in front of the restaurant and broke her shoulder. I can't tell you ho…
I am so proud of you Myki! Welcome to the 29 Day Giving Challenge. You are such a giving person already but I know that you will grow through this experience! I am on day 19 but am behind in blogging. I better get on that!
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want to break my patterns of holding on so tight to money and material things. I believe in this movement and know that the world would be a much better place if everyone lived their life in this manner.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- The freedom that comes from unburdening myself from material things. Also, I want to live in abundance.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Saw the book in Borders
- About me:
- I am a wife and mother. I am guidance counselor at a high school. I love my job! I also promote concerts in my spare time - love spreading joy thru live music.
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- http://FiveSistersEntertainment.com
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Maria Carroll's Blog
Day 29 - Gifts to Hubby and Mom
So today is my 29th day...I want to begin this journey again but I am probably going to wait until after the New Year. Today my first gift was getting up at 4:30am with our little dachshund who had to go potty so my husband didn't have to get up because he was going to have to be up at 6 to got to work. He appreciated that! Then I headed up to my Mom's and I will spend a few days here with her helping her with laundry, grocery shopping, bathing etc. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season… Continue
Posted on December 19, 2009 at 4:04pm — 4 Comments
Day 28 - Proof-reading a resume and Christmas cards
Today, I had much to do because I am leaving for the weekend to go up and help my Mom. But I took some time out to help a friend with her resume. I also mailed out Christmas cards. I haven't been doing that the last few years but I felt moved to do it this year. I wanted to let my loved ones know I was thinking of them.
I hope everyone's holidays are shaping up to be not too stressful!
I hope everyone's holidays are shaping up to be not too stressful!
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 5:42pm —
Day 27 - Anonymous gifts
I guess I missed the memo at work that we weren't supposed to give gifts to each other. Found that out yesterday...no gifts this year. Well, since I had already bought stuff for people I gave my gifts anonymously...unwrapped and just set on their desks. It was kinda fun trying to figure out how/when to leave the gifts so I wouldn't be seen. It was also fun seeing people finding their gifts and wondering who gave them.
Posted on December 17, 2009 at 7:54pm — 2 Comments
Day 26 - Condolences
My whole family participated in this give. We got a call from our friend Donna, whose Mom was our youngest son's babysitter for the first 4 years of his life. She told us that her Mom, Maxine, had passed away on Dec 10th. We were all saddened. She was such an amazing person! Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for her loving, nurturing care of my youngest son. But more than that I admired the way she lived life to the fullest. She embodied the motto "if you can't do anything about it, let… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2009 at 6:30am —
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- At 2:43pm on November 21, 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
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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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