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Shulamit58
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Shulamit58 posted a blog postDay 20-- challah and Family House small donation and getting set for charity half-marathon....
Yesterday when making challah (breaded bread for the Sabbath meal) for our Shabbat dinner, I opted to make 6 small braided loaves instead of two large ones. It's just my husband and myself at home right now, and I like to freeze some for Shabbats where I might be too busy to bake fresh. AND I used to regularly give away a couple of small challah loaves to people at our synagogue who I thought could use a boost or a lift. So today I did that again-- and whenever I do this, I like to think that…See More
MissMarcie commented on Shulamit58's blog post Day 18.... well, giving *you* the gift of knowing about the book "Why Good Things Happen to Good People""Speaking as a former AP-student, now college-student, I can definitely appreciate the gift you gave your students. Thanks for the book recommendation, too! I know what website I'm going to be reading this morning... x3"
Shulamit58 posted a blog postDay 16 & 17... gifts of shoveling snow, helping a student, listening to another student, giving myself a *bedtime*, and more...
Yesterday I had several sweet times for focused giving. A young brilliant student I evaluate for homeschooling suddenly needed me to complete a recommendation form for him for a possible summer program-- the family was clearly VERY worried that I just wouldn't have time to meet the VERY tight deadline involved. I assured them I would be able to-- and I *did*... got everything needed off in the mail today. This boy especially touches my heart, as he has a severe and very challenging…See More
Shulamit58 commented on Anne Harman's blog post This challenge is challenging!"Sounds like many, many marvelous ways to give to others in your family, circle of friends, and wider community! Thanks for sharing-- and oooh, I can imagine how you must have felt when your friend felt your sharing about 29Gifts was…"
Shulamit58 commented on Pamela Miles's blog post Day 2 & 3 (and Day 1 too!) walking each day with my husband - a gift for each other!"Aw, this post cheered my heart!!! I also was out walking today, with our dog and our son's 'dog sitting' dog -- they were *delighted* to be out with me, loved the snow and cold! My 'gift' to myself this past fall of buying a…"
Shulamit58 posted a blog postDays 12 & 13.... some gifts for myself, and for others.....
These have been my 'recovery' days from intensive and wonderful visits over the holidays with many different family members. I yesterday gave the gift to my departing grandkids of really thanking them for being here, giving the older ones special goodbye's, recalling all the special times we'd had together over the week, and thinking ahead to ways to stay in touch. We were able to give my son and family a gift of willingly keeping their old dog for a few days while they travel to visit another…See More
Shulamit58 commented on Harriet's blog post Throwing out the Old! (Day 10 Round 4)"De-cluttering is such a gift to *ourselves* and our families :-), and is often really appreciated by the future shoppers at Goodwill -- win/win truly! Nice that you could do this with your son. My youngest daughter (22) was home from college over…"
Shulamit58 posted a blog postDay 8, 9, 10, and 11..... whooo.... busy days!!!
These days have been filled with lots of family visits and lots of times for giving... As the days have 'blurred' a bit in my mind, I'm not going to try to separate out the days too much here... just record times for giving (and receiving!).Today we received a wonderful gift from our farmer neighbor-- he drove down to our farm with his tractor and plow, and just voluntarily plowed our long driveway :-). I raced out to give him a quart jar of our own farm maple syrup as a thank you gift -- he…See More
Shulamit58 posted a blog postDay 5 & 6 & 7.... more time with my grandkids :-), and more....
Busy last couple of days.... lots of family visits... and as we are Jewish, Friday was big for us as it was Shabbat, and we had lots of family visiting.... That night my gift was making a wonderful full dinner, being especially careful to make lots of food my daughter-in-law with many food allergies could eat so that she could really enjoy herself. We also happily held dinner till my son and daughter-in-law arrived back home (they are Catholic, but love Jewish traditions also, and had spent the…See More
Shulamit58 commented on Cheryl's blog post Synchronicity..."wooo!! What a neat experience to share! Very moving post-- welcome!"
Shulamit58 commented on Bookster61's blog post Day 2 - my spot in line"Haha, well, maybe sometimes we have to just 'thank' ourselves.... also sometimes things like this can help *us* realize how important it is to say those quick 'thank you's' to strangers who help us with simple little things…"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I know this is one of the firm foundations of happiness and abundance in the world, and helps us feel connected to others on a deep level. I love the idea of 'pay-it-forward'.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- connection, meaning in life, awareness of abundance :-), making a difference in others' lives.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- from my sister, who saw Cami's interview on the Today Show
- About me:
- I'm 58, involved Jew (this whole idea of giving is all a strong part of Jewish values, on many levels)
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Shulamit58's Blog
Day 20-- challah and Family House small donation and getting set for charity half-marathon....
Posted on January 9, 2010 at 8:02pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday when making challah (breaded bread for the Sabbath meal) for our Shabbat dinner, I opted to make 6 small braided loaves instead of two large ones. It's just my husband and myself at home right now, and I like to freeze some for Shabbats where I might be too busy to bake fresh. AND I used to regularly give away a couple of small challah loaves to people at our synagogue who I thought could use a boost or a lift. So today I did that again-- and whenever I do this, I like to think that… Continue
Day 19.... giving the gift of listening....
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 9:21am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Well, today I had a lovely phone counseling call with a homeschool mom, asking a question about high school and her youngest son. I *could* have answered very briefly and gotten back to my 'other work', but I took some time, and asked further questions, shared some stories of families in similar situations, asked about their family business, and finally asked if she might write an article for our homeschooling publication.... This mom was really appreciative, said several times how much she'd… Continue
Day 18.... well, giving *you* the gift of knowing about the book "Why Good Things Happen to Good People"
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 6:50am 2 Comments 0 Likes
A week and a half ago I went online to check out books related to giving... and found a true gem, and wanted to share it with everyone here. It's called "Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live a Healthier, Happier Life by the Simple Act of Giving" by Stephen Post, PhD and Jill Neimark. The authors even have a website: www.whygoodthingshappen.com (I've just taken my first peek at the site...).
Post, a professor of medical… Continue
Post, a professor of medical… Continue
Day 16 & 17... gifts of shoveling snow, helping a student, listening to another student, giving myself a *bedtime*, and more...
Posted on January 6, 2010 at 8:58am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday I had several sweet times for focused giving. A young brilliant student I evaluate for homeschooling suddenly needed me to complete a recommendation form for him for a possible summer program-- the family was clearly VERY worried that I just wouldn't have time to meet the VERY tight deadline involved. I assured them I would be able to-- and I *did*... got everything needed off in the mail today. This boy especially touches my heart, as he has a severe and very challenging… Continue
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 9:31am on October 12, 2010,
Carylina said…
- At 9:26am on October 12, 2010,
Adine said… - Shalom Shulamit! Happy Birthday!
- At 9:22am on October 12, 2010, joy almaya gave Shulamit58 a gift…
- At 5:43am on October 12, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - MAY YOUR DAY FULL OF MANY WONDERFUL SURPRISES! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- At 5:04am on October 12, 2010, Lois55 wwt gave Shulamit58 a gift…
- At 4:04pm on December 22, 2009, Joyce Kirby gave Shulamit58 a gift…
- At 2:26pm on December 22, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager gave Shulamit58 a gift…
- At 6:35am on December 22, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Wishing you a journey full of many touching moments! Have a wonderful adventure!
- At 3:34am on December 22, 2009,
Harriet said… - Welcome to 29Gifts!
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29Gifts Welcome Wagoneer
- At 11:29pm on December 21, 2009,
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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