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My first day - did I give or not? What counts?

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Christi U. commented on Sarah's blog post 'Day 29 - the story.'
One of the big lessons I'm learning right now is that I am not What I Do. I am what I Am. No matter if I'm carrying heavy loads or blowing fairy dust, it is the intention with which I do it that matters. And I am more than my actions. And…
Oct 21, 2010
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Sarah received a gift from Stephanie (and Rob) Aug 12, 2010
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Joan M. Kujawa commented on Sarah's blog post 'Day 29 - the story.'
Sarah, I love what you have to say, and I am so new to this type of computer sharing. I have alot to learn, and hopefully will start my 29 gifts on 4/1/10. Being post-strokes, it's less confusing to do it numerically and leave the computations…
Mar 19, 2010
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Darlene Bustamante Barge commented on Sarah's blog post 'Day 29 - the story.'
A beautiful story!
Mar 14, 2010
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Sarah received a gift from Joyful Pixie Nov 5, 2009
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Joyful Pixie commented on Sarah's blog post 'Day 29 - the story.'
I love that story, especially since I'm a lover of fairies, but also because of its beautiful message! I will always remember it! Thank you! :o)
Nov 5, 2009
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Barbara Quin - Prayer Cafe Mgr commented on Sarah's blog post 'Day 29 - the story.'
What an adorable story! Thank you Sarah for sharing your Gift of Fairy Dust! The story is simple, but a beautiful reminder of the Power we hold in our pockets - in our hands - in our thoughts - every day! Blessings to You!
Nov 3, 2009
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Genia Tartaglino commented on Sarah's blog post 'Day 29 - the story.'
That story was a gift--thank you for giving that gift today--it can be one of your 29. I wish you fairy dust, good health and blessings!
Oct 13, 2009

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Why I'm choosing to give:
I was having chemotherapy for breast cancer, and felt that I wanted to change the focus from me to things outside myself. My chemo has now finished and I am about to start radiotherapy
What I'd most like to receive:
Health and happiness!!!
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
Via the three beautiful things blog
About me:
I am 43, I have 2 children aged 7 and 4. I am a health professional.
Website:
http://getmethroughthis.blogspot.com
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Laundry basket secrets: Day 29

Posted on November 5, 2008 at 3:59am 1 Comment

This is day 29 second time round and I wanted to concentrate on intangibles this time - the patience, tolerance, listening, etc, that I sometimes struggle with.



I was reflecting on the last 29 days for this blog and decided I wanted to share with you what happened when I made a chore into a gift.



In our house we share the chores. My husband definitely does his share, and I'd say that over the years we've come out pretty even in what we do. Except for the laundry. My… Continue
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Bonfire night is coming up, so here is a recipe for all of you

Posted on November 4, 2008 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

I know most people on this site are over in the States, where I guess you don't have Bonfire Night. Here in England we celebrate the 5th November with a bonfire and fireworks and we burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament a long time ago.



We did halloween, too, but we didn't have pumpkins. My Dad used to carve out a swede to make a lantern - so the smell of burnt swede is the smell of halloween for me.



When I was a kid in the north of… Continue
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Putting away the laundry

Posted on November 2, 2008 at 1:22pm 2 Comments

I have been trying hard to give intangibles this cycle - time, patience, love. That sort of stuff. I actually would find it easier just to go out and buy things, but this is what I need to do. So last week my husband took the kids up to London. We had a complicated day - I had to go to Exeter, our nearest city, for radiotherapy in the morning, and he was working. So my friend Ann picked up me and the kids, dropped the kids at my mum's, husband picked them up, drove an hour to the railway… Continue
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Marigolds are for vitality

Posted on October 30, 2008 at 9:57am 2 Comments

I sat down and wrote a card to my friend who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. It had a picture of marigolds - and a sparkly fairy - and said that marigolds mean vitality. We still have a few marigolds in the garden, so I went out and picked a couple and enclosed some petals in the card.



We have a friend who has just started a college course and is really hard up, so we have been finding him work to do on our property. Does that count as a give? We are getting so much out… Continue
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Giving time

Posted on October 28, 2008 at 8:35am 0 Comments

Well, I'm half way through the radiotherapy, and am flagging a bit. The hour and a half drive each way doesn't help. Thank goodness for my support team. They make my life so easy.



My Dad. Ever ready to drive me anywhere.



My Mum. Worries for England, but manages to come up with the goods when I need her.



Cath. Has the kids, organises me into resting, drove me down for radio, brought a packed lunch, makes me laugh.



Ann. Drove me down, bought me lunch,… Continue

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At 1:09pm on August 12, 2010, Stephanie (and Rob) gave Sarah a giftStephanie (and Rob)
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Thank you for sharing your beautifully poignant story portraying the premise of 29 gifts; Wishing you showers of fairy dust, health and happiness. Love & hugs, -Stephanie & Rob
At 4:50pm on November 04, 2009, Joyful Pixie gave Sarah a giftJoyful Pixie
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For a beautiful person with a beautiful heart! :o)
At 10:41am on January 9, 2009, Sharon D-29 Gifts AmbassadorSharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…

At 1:59pm on November 4, 2008, SerenaSerena said…
Oh, Sarah, I saw 3 beautiful films by Hana's father, Mohsen Makhmalbaf. They were KANDAHAR, GABBEH and THE SILENCE. All 3 are excellent films and I highly recommend them. Gabbeh and The Silence are enchanting! Kandahar is a semi-documentary of a woman trying to get to her sister in Afghanistan during the time of Taliban regime (when women aren't supposed to be traveling alone) before she commits suicide on the coming eclipse (as she'd written in her letter to her of 3 months ago). And I also recommend seeing the movie I'd mentioned in my first comment - OSAMA, about a little girl living under Taliban regime who's mom tries to pass off as a boy so that she can work (as the father has been killed, women aren't allowed to work and they are starving). This is extremely risky and dangerous as, if they find out, they'll kill the child.

I'm sorry, I can go on and on...I've seen so many great middle eastern films in the last few years. I will check out "Buddha collapsed out of shame"!
At 7:47am on October 13, 2008, Sharon D-29 Gifts AmbassadorSharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
Hey Sarah!
How are you feeling these days?
I have a website at leatherbookcovers.net where you can see my work.
I make 100% handmade leather bookcovers primarily for conference approved recovery literature, like NA and AA. I have done Planners, calendars, paperback, and bible covers too. I recently started making key chains and bookmarks. I have prices high enough now, I am not overwhelmed with orders! I have been selling them for the last 2 & 1/2 years.
-s
At 9:04am on October 9, 2008, Sharon D-29 Gifts AmbassadorSharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
Absolutely, it's addictive, and we must have balance, of which I don't. I am fortunate to be here alone most of the day, and matters not much what I do as long as I get my book covers made, and the animals are fed.
Sometimes I even clean and feed my husband, but he really likes to cook and does a much better job than me!
-s
At 10:43am on October 1, 2008, Sharon D-29 Gifts AmbassadorSharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
Sarah,
I requested to be your friend.
If you are still interested in being my online friend here, PLEASE click on my little picture-to the left-go to my profile and send me a friend request!
We can only request 100 friends at a time and I am over my limit, as I am the
Official Welcomer of International Women!
I will be deleting your request and many other old ones to make room for the new ones!
Thanks, and certainly nothing personal!
-sharon
At 1:38pm on August 25, 2008, Sharon D-29 Gifts AmbassadorSharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
Hey Sarah,
Looks like you have been away for a while, I do hope you will become active again! We now have 1150 plus members from all over the world! Many local chapters are forming, people are meeting and tons of giving and blessings are recorded here for reference. I had a tough time getting started, but now in my 3rd set of 29 days, I am seeing miracles daily in my life and others. If you log in, give me a shout!
-sharon in Woodstock, GA
At 9:43am on June 20, 2008, SarahSarah said…
Thanks so much for your kind words! I haven't started my chemo yet, but will soon- I just had a bone marrow test yesterday (ouch!), and once those results are in, they'll be able to figure out exactly what stage I am and go from there.
At 10:20am on June 13, 2008, Princess GailPrincess Gail said…
No email yet, but I will keep watching.....if you like, try GailRN@hotmail.com.

Tomorrow my family is throwing a "surprise"party for my 40th birthday. We are going to the house that it will be taking place, to help prepare the food. I'm very excited for an evening escape away from thoughts of worry or fear or sickness.

Glad this is a "good" week....enjoy your son!!! They grow too fast. Mine left for Marine Corps basic training on Mother's Day.

xoGailxo
 
 
 

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