"Last night I woke up in a cold sweat, full of anxiety about how much we are spending on feeding and caring for exchange students, 2 who are living with us and 3 who are not who we have come to love. How much money we would have if we weren't…"
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Marie Frank
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- Duluth, MN
- United States
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Marie Frank replied to Mary Johnson's discussion Last GREAT GIVEAWAY for December: Cami's Favorite Giving Rock!Marie Frank posted a blog postDay 28 and 29!!!
The day before yesterday I sent a text message to the woman who cuts my hair. She always makes me feel cared for and gives me a small gift each time I visit. Chocolate from her secret stash, shampoo, a recipe, a business card of someone she thinks I would like, a new restaurant to try, and this time she gave me the mousse she had just used on my hair. There was just a small amount left in the can, but she wanted me to try it. I told her I loved my hair cut! Next time I will remember to bring…See More
Marie Frank posted a blog postday 24 and 25
Yesterday I gave the gift of more time to a friend who has been needing a lot of me.Today I had the pleasure of encouraging 2 young people by editing an application letter and bolstering confidence and writing a letter of recommendation for a young person who also needs to be lifted into a rich experience.See More
Marie Frank posted a blog postDay 23
Yesterday I found the nicest tea I had to share with a friend. She had done the same with me the day before.
Marie Frank posted a blog postDay 19,20,21
I am back again. I need to update, hard to do with my busy life, but the site keeps calling me back.Day 19, I sent a Valentines package to my Iraqi son which included gifts for his entire famliy he will carry to Baghdad.Day 20 I received a gift that my Yemeni son had presented my gifts to his family. The comments: Americans are so nice, and my mom and dad could not stop smiling. Made me feel like I had reached across the ocean.Day 21 I called and left what I considered to be a lovely message…See More
Southernly commented on Marie Frank's blog post Jan 18th Day 18 I'm still here =)"How wonderful to have your Yemeni son with you. I know you'll miss him, but am certain his hug coin will remind hiim of your love."
Marie Frank posted a blog postJan 18th Day 18 I'm still here =)
I'm back wow, I was gone for three days, but I had this challenge in the back of my mind the whole time.On Saturday, I gave a friend a small 'match book' of seeds for his 50th birthday. He's a gardener.On Sunday, I gave the gift of extra driving so my Yemeni son could visit with some friends without anyone worrying about how to get him where he needed to go. I gave without an ounce of my normal begrudgery behind my smile.Today I gave my beautiful (inside and out) Yemeni son a card filled with…See More
Marie Frank posted a blog postJan12 Day 12 My peace of the world .
I spent lots of time preparing gifts to send to my darlings all over the world, but this may not count as I actually did not 'give' anything to them yet. I definitely gave myself a lot of joy as I pondered each item.A small key with the word 'believe' on it for my future Iraqi son as we wait for each step to take place to get him to us. A small 'diary' to duplicate the one I have, to be given to my own dear son and my other Iraqi son. They will contain some of the quotes and wisdoms I have…See More
Marie Frank commented on Marie Frank's blog post day 11 Jan11 receiving and givng"thank you both very much, I will take that give and give you both a cyber hug for being creative caring thinkers."
"Marie, I am pretty sure on the day your were sick on the couch you did a couple of gives: 1) to yourself, the gift of healing and 2) to your husband the gift of appreciating his taking care of you! No need to start over :-)
~peace and joy~"
Marie Frank posted a blog postday 11 Jan11 receiving and givng
I think I am supposed to start over! Yesterday I was so sick that I barely got off the couch. I keep trying to think if something I gave with intention, but all I did was receive kindness and care from my husband. I don't want to start over, so I will increase my efforts this week to be very intentional and give with gusto..Today I decided to stay home again, but I had work to finish for someone else. So I did something rather out of character ( shhhhh, I am not as good at giving to Duluthians…See More
Joyce Kirby commented on Marie Frank's blog post Jan 8th Moldova and Bangladesh"How amazing how much good you do!! Blessings to you and your husband for being earth angels!!"
Marie Frank left a comment for Deb~ Community Manager"Thanks again for the lovely comments. I appreciate it so much!!"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I discovered giving several months ago. It has transformed my life and I love the idea of being more intentional about it and about being grateful
- What I'd most like to receive:
- connectedness
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- my friend gave me your book
- About me:
- I am an occupational therapist who enjoys hosting students from all over the world.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Day 28 and 29!!!
Posted on January 30, 2010 at 6:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes
The day before yesterday I sent a text message to the woman who cuts my hair. She always makes me feel cared for and gives me a small gift each time I visit. Chocolate from her secret stash, shampoo, a recipe, a business card of someone she thinks I would like, a new restaurant to try, and this time she gave me the mousse she had just used on my hair. There was just a small amount left in the can, but she wanted me to try it. I told her I loved my hair cut! Next time I will remember to bring… Continue
day 27
Posted on January 27, 2010 at 6:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today I gave the book 29 gifts to my friend who gave it to me! She had heard about it, but had not read it and gave it to 4 people. :)
Day 26
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 8:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today I gave a power shot energy drink to my very energetic friend. I think she'll giggle :)
day 24 and 25
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 8:16pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Yesterday I gave the gift of more time to a friend who has been needing a lot of me.
Today I had the pleasure of encouraging 2 young people by editing an application letter and bolstering confidence and writing a letter of recommendation for a young person who also needs to be lifted into a rich experience.
Today I had the pleasure of encouraging 2 young people by editing an application letter and bolstering confidence and writing a letter of recommendation for a young person who also needs to be lifted into a rich experience.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 9:00am on January 10, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - Have a wonderful Sunday! Blessings and smiles to you Marie~
- At 9:19am on January 2, 2010,
Paula Swenson said…
- Welcome Marie! Working with international students is so rewarding, isn't it? Glad you have joined us here.
~peace and joy~
- At 8:06am on January 2, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Wishing for you a fabulous giving journey full of many touching experiences that will fill your heart. Happy 2010 and Happy Giving Marie~
- At 10:38pm on January 1, 2010,
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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