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Mariposa Jo
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Eileen left a comment for Mariposa Jo
Hi....are you ok? Haven't seen your blog in a few weeks.....Eileen
Lois55 wwt commented on Mariposa Jo's blog post 'Days 5, 6, 7,8 and 9'
I am saying prayers for water, hoping tomorrow will be a much better day all around. You deserve a break!! PLease take care of yourself especially since you have sugar problems.
Mariposa Jo received a gift from Marissa
Marissa commented on Mariposa Jo's blog post 'Days 5, 6, 7,8 and 9'
You are amazingly strong to keep giving of yourself when you're having to deal with so much stress of your own!
Hang in there, girl. Fingers crossed for you! :)
Days 5, 6, 7,8 and 9
Ok so I have had a busy past few days. I used the little gift calendar app so that I would be able to keep track of it all. Well here goes.....Day 5 I treated a friend of mine to Cocoa in the morning cause it was wonderfully early and I happened to run into them at Kum and Go. It was just a little gift but it still brightened my day.Day 6 was horrible.... Here is the situation. I have no water at my house. I am not sure if we have to dig a new well or what (Still hoping and praying that thawing…See More
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Mariposa Jo replied to Alex King-Harris's discussion 'When giving is blocked'
Maybe you can set out to give a little time to your family members and call them or spend some time asking them how they are doing. Maybe that can be the gift you give. For some of us "time" is our most cherished gift.
Girl from Oz commented on Mariposa Jo's blog post 'Day Four'
I love this post! From the 29 gifts wacking you in the head....to your kindness to a sad little boy....Good for you!
Eileen commented on Mariposa Jo's blog post 'Day Four'
That was some experience you had! Perhaps the book was a reminder to get you in the right frame of mind (get you out of your own head) to be able to give at that moment to the boy. I would have cried after hearing the boy's troubles. You gave…
Day Four
Today was a tough start for a multitude of reasons. I wasn't really sure if I would be able to remember to make it to day four with what a foul and temepermental mood I was in from lack of sleep and illness issues. As I was sitting in the physical therapist's office I was slapped in the face literally with a reminder as I was trying to leave the bathroom. A woman exiting was holding her copy of the 29 Gifts Book in her right hand. As I opening the door with my left, she was trying to push the…See More
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KrisH commented on Mariposa Jo's blog post 'Day Three'
It amazes me that we can be so influenced by one individual. I, too, have a "Marilee" but her name was Mrs. Mertens. Wow! She really made a difference in my life and taught me some of my core values. My mother was wonderful but at the time…
snshine23 commented on Mariposa Jo's blog post 'Day Three'
What a great story! Thank you for sharing!
Mariposa Jo commented on kokopelli257's blog post 'Day 2- 3'
Love it!@
Mariposa Jo commented on Mariposa Jo's blog post 'Day 2'
I had a great experience. I went to do my observation and lent my knowledge of media to the class. It was so fun. I think I have definitely found my calling. I am in love with this form of work. I love seeing how minds open up with the slightest…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- To return to a place of hope and be able to cherish each day!
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Replenishing my hope in humanity
A new well.... My water is gone at my house!
**Received* Kind words that inspire
A trip back home to see the mountain!
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- School
- About me:
- I am me. I have had a difficult life full of pain and suffering and I want it to stop. I have had 11 pregnancies, 3 live births and 2 living children. I so not have a traditional mother and father. I live with my husband and 2 sons. I feel lost in my husbands family and a little lost where I live. I didn't grow up here and I miss where I came from and the people I knew.
I am currently attending college again after going through some medical things. Let me say Mayo is a beautiful set of buildings and facilities if you aren't sick! If you are sick... well it is hard to be there and not feel like you are at the end of everything.
I have fought long and hard to be where I am and honestly I am a little, ok maybe a lot resentful to those who come by things easily. I am hoping that by doing this little experiment I can find see the good in people again and loose my resentfulness cause all it does is hurt.
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Days 5, 6, 7,8 and 9
Posted on January 17, 2010 at 7:40pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Ok so I have had a busy past few days. I used the little gift calendar app so that I would be able to keep track of it all. Well here goes.....
Day 5 I treated a friend of mine to Cocoa in the morning cause it was wonderfully early and I happened to run into them at Kum and Go. It was just a little gift but it still brightened my day.
Day 6 was horrible.... Here is the situation. I have no water at my house. I am not sure if we have to dig a new well or what (Still hoping and… Continue
Day 5 I treated a friend of mine to Cocoa in the morning cause it was wonderfully early and I happened to run into them at Kum and Go. It was just a little gift but it still brightened my day.
Day 6 was horrible.... Here is the situation. I have no water at my house. I am not sure if we have to dig a new well or what (Still hoping and… Continue
Day Four
Posted on January 13, 2010 at 2:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today was a tough start for a multitude of reasons. I wasn't really sure if I would be able to remember to make it to day four with what a foul and temepermental mood I was in from lack of sleep and illness issues. As I was sitting in the physical therapist's office I was slapped in the face literally with a reminder as I was trying to leave the bathroom. A woman exiting was holding her copy of the 29 Gifts Book in her right hand. As I opening the door with my left, she was trying to push the… Continue
Day Three
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 3:42am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Wow, this morning I was inspired early on to write my little culture piece for class. I was awakened at three with a "HELLO ARE YOU READY TO WRITE BECAUSE I AM NOT TURNING OFF UNTIL YOU GET YOUR REAR OUT OF BED!" voice in my head. So reluctantly after trying to return to sleep 5 times, I did get my sorry rear out of bed and down for a little light stretching and the sit in front of the computer. It was like I didn't even have to think, my fingers just flew over the keys!
As I was… Continue
As I was… Continue
End of Day 2 and the Start of Day 3
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 1:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Last night in day 2 I was overcome during a discussion with someone to give Cami's book away. I was moved to it in the moment and I thought to myself this is what I need to do. This person needs this book. I hope that they find meaning in it and are moved to give, but it is in their hands now and they can do what they may.
I was challenged in a class to write my own culture and history. This is really hard for me. I have to limit it to 3-5 pages. I am kind of struggling with this. I… Continue
I was challenged in a class to write my own culture and history. This is really hard for me. I have to limit it to 3-5 pages. I am kind of struggling with this. I… Continue
Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 11:48am on October 5, 2010,
Adine said… - Happy Birthday!
- At 9:57am on October 5, 2010,
Carylina said…
- At 5:58am on October 5, 2010,
Lois55 wwt said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY
- At 4:23am on October 5, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIPOSA JO!
- At 4:35pm on August 11, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Blessings Mariposa Jo! :o)
- At 7:36pm on February 9, 2010,
Eileen said…
- Hi....are you ok? Haven't seen your blog in a few weeks.....Eileen
- At 8:13pm on January 17, 2010, Marissa gave Mariposa Jo a gift…
- At 3:06pm on January 11, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- :o) Happy for you Mariposa Jo~
- At 11:19am on January 11, 2010,
genuine, wwt, welcomer said… - cool ... I have a BA in Elementary Education and run a childcare program out of my home.
Best of luck in your endeavors.
- At 11:56pm on January 10, 2010,
genuine, wwt, welcomer said…
- Welcome to this challenge. Hope you have fun with it.
U've had a difficult life ... I think it's natural to be jealous sometimes, but being so resentful does hurt ... I hope this challenge brings lots of positivity into your life.
I'm curious as to what you are taking at school?
Look forward to reading more blog posts from you.
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