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How are you doing today, I have missed your comments, I really feel for you, and your sadness. I hope that you will be ok. maybe the blogging will help you. I have stopped giving need to start again.
I am so sorry your ipod was stolen, someone must have thought they needed it more than you. Very sad. Is WW weight watchers? If so I can understand that concept. You are supposed to enjoy the giving, but sometimes we are just not in a giving mood. I…
What an inspirational poem
Welcome I am on day 7, its a great Challenge. Enjoy
I was just wondering, could your husband fly to NY and give my husband some lessons. LOL, Also forgot to answer the stuffing question, Cornbread without a doubt, after all I am married to a Souther GA Boy.
Awesome!
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I feel that giving is a very important part of life, I have been blessed with a Happy Healthy family, and beleive it should be payed foward. Giving is a selfish thing for me because I love the feeling it gives me when I give, even just a smile to a sad person.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I'm not sure. I would love to someday be able to do chariatable work on a full time basis.
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- About me:
- I have one very special and close friend that I purchased this book for. When I bought the book I could not put it down. My friend has just recently had a Kidney transplant, a pacemaker put in her stomach, was just diagnoised with a blood dicease, and still smiles every day. She has no idea how long she has, and tries to live each day to the fullest. I have learned a truley valuable lesson from my friend, and want to share this amazing book with her.
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Day -4 What a great Day
Today my mother-in-law came in from Savannah Georgia, after picking her up at the airport we went to the Olive Garden for dinner. We had a young pregnant waitress, and she was losing her breath a lot. We asked her when she was due, she said 4 weeks, and she was truley out of breathe. We recvd our bill and my husband and mother-in-law paid the bill and left her a nice tip. On my way out I for msome reason stopped at the kitchen, and asked to see my waitress. When she came out of the kitchen, I to… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 5:23pm — 2 Comments
Day 2- My second day of giving
Today I gave the book to my friend that a spoke about in my profile. She is the reason that I purchased the book to begin with. I also gave her a journal with the book. I wish I had the spirit that she has. I guess that comes from being given a second chance a life. I know sometimes I forget how very lucky I am, but spending time with my friend reminds me of that every day. I am now thinking about tomorrows gift.
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 2:33pm —
Day One- What a great feeling
I had such an upbeat and great feeling all day. I have had such feelings of depression latley, and am easily overwhelmed. Concerns about meeting others expectations, and holding onto my job. Today that was all secondary, the focus was on other peoples happiness. I am so Thankful for all life has given to me, and today was a suttle reminder to me of how great life is. I am already thinking about tomorrow. Thank You so much to Cami for sharing this wonderful book with the world.
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 7:24pm — 2 Comments
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- At 12:58pm on December 5, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Ah, my friend life has gotten wayyyyyyy to complicated for me. Movers come Tuesday, which is also the day I go to my friends for 5 days to watch her son while they go out of town. I have to be packed for a year by Tuesday and have my house cleaned and dusted so all my things can go into storage. ARGH! But I have made a list of all the negative things that I'm just gonna leave here. I made a list of all the positive things I am taking with me and luckily that's the bigger of the two lists. And luckily I have this website for inspiration because I need it. First stop Colorado for Christmas, Then Oklahoma the day after. I hope things are going well fory our
- At 6:48pm on November 27, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Hey Tammy, just seeing how your Thanksgiving was. It turned out to be just the two of us for dinner so ours was calm and quiet. Which was actually great, next year he will be gone so this will be a nice memory to carry over til he gets back. I hope things are going well for you!
- At 12:34pm on November 25, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Tammy why wouldn't a sincere apology count as a gift? Stop being so hard on yourself. Apologies usually aren't easy to give, so that's a great give! Righting the wrongs that we have done is never easy, in fact, sometimes it's not possible. I am looking forward to all the cooking today/tomorrow and especially looking forward to the eating!!!! My brother-n-law may be coming over for Thanksgiving. Then......black friday! I probably won't go to far as the crowds and the people can be overload for me really quickly. But I do have plans to go to Joann's Fabric to get a few crafting supplies that are on sale. I will also order a few things online since that's much more convenient for me. If you will pop over to my page and read my Day 5 it explains my condtion and my brain surgery. I don't mind questions about it at all, it's a part of who I am. I hope the dentist wasn't too painful for you, I know it's never a fun place to go. Like you I always look forward to your comments and finding out how your day is going. I hope the all the cooking goes smoothly and enjoyably. Happy Giving!
- At 12:34pm on November 24, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- You know, just because you're stresses aren't health related doesn't make them any less stressful or any less real. Every one has their share of blessings and curses. Sometimes they just come in big sticky balls and you get stuck on the good side or the bad side for awhile. Life is never all sunshine and butterflies, for everyone. I hope that things will get easier and smoother for you, but until then, my ears and my shoulders are all yours! I'm here for you girl. Sometimes you just need a place to vent, I'll gladly listen, sometimes you need a shoulder to cry on, I'll gladly hand you a tissue while you sob. I'm sure it must get challenging to be so many things to so many people. I know they all appreciate it but II don't know how good they are at showing it. I certainly appreciate you! ;-)
- At 9:33pm on November 22, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Well hello my friend. My hubby is spending all of next year in Asia compliments of the United States Air Force. He is active duty and has been for more than 23 years now. As much as I will miss him I am grateful that he's going to Asia and not the sandbox. Plus I will be able to go visit him 2 or 3 times and he will come home for a month in the middle as well. So it's not so bad. Sounds like you had a busy but great day. Cornbread stuffing is the norm for the South and it's what I grew up on but I prefer white much to my mother's dismay. Sixteen is a nice size crowd for Thanksgiving. Are you doing all the cooking or will others bring things in? Oh I imagine your Mom-n-law will help hu? There is one Thanksgiving tradition that we skip in our house...pumpkin pie. Neither me nor my hubby eat it. So we make pumpkin roll instead....yummy!!
I'm afraid that my hubby is not much of a teacher. He even teases me that I shouldn't say these things aloud or to anyone for fear they will take his man card from him! ;-) But I do anyway because I love the way he takes care of me, I am very very blessed. He was even like this before I had brain surgery, so I think I'll keep him. Have a great day my dear!
- At 10:16am on November 22, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Tammy, I hope that you are enjoying your visit with your Mother-n-law. I know your family must be enjoying her presence as much as you are enjoying hers. I love love love Italian food and Olive Garden is great! I have a great recipe given to me by a friend for Alfredo Sauce (it's just as good as Olive Gardens) and it's super simple. I'll gladly pass it along if you are interested. Is you Mother-n-law staying for Thanksgiving? And the big question...do you like white or cornbread dressing?
Well, they are packing up my house and I am going to live out of a suitcase for the next year. My husband will be going to Asia and I am just going to be a gypsy! I will spend the year visiting friends, family and, of course, going to Asia to visit Mick. It will be a great year of blowing like a seed in the wind. And this challenge is the perfect way to get things straightened out in my head before I set out on my journey.
Have a wonderful Sunday! Happy Giving!
- At 10:47pm on November 20, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Tammy, Remember that we can't control how others will recieve our gifts. I could try to make some lame excuse for her but it would be just that....so I won't even try. The important thing is that you did something for the kids and you gave from the heart. Don't let her response dampen your spirits. You're amazing! I know this and I haven't even officially met you!
I can't even begin how difficult it would be to get thru the holidays without Mom. Just take some time to remember the fun times with her, I'm sure she would want you happy and celebrating all the blessings she brought to your life.
Enjoy the time with your sister. I sooooo miss mine (even though her life is horribly chaotic). My entire family is in Oklahoma and I am living in Washington state. My sister and I love to scrapbook together. Actually she always needs my help, since she's the practical one and I'm the creative one.
Wow! Girl when do you have time to breathe? You must be insanely busy. Remember to take time for yourself, you deserve it!!!!
I sure your Mother-n-law appreciates the time she spends with you. My Ma-n-law always loves hearing my stories about her son because it sheds a new light on how others see him and who he is as a husband. She was worried because her husband (my hubby's dad) wasn't always the greatest. So she is always tickled pink when she hears about the sweet things he does for me.
BTW, we went to the movies tonight and saw The Blind Side. Great inspirational movie!!! So if you're looking for a great movie ... that's the one!!! I saw his story on ESPN, then read the book and now seen the movie. It's a great story!! Perfect fit for our 29 Gifts project.
And don't worry about leaving long comments on my blog....it always makes me smile when I see you've left me a comment! Enjoy the weekend, enjoy your family and Happy Giving.
- At 9:39am on November 20, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Tammy,
That's my sister's name too BTW. So I immediately feel connected to you. I am so sorry about your Mom. I can't even begin to imagine how diffifult that would be. I am blessed that my Mom is a breast cancer and 2 open heart surgery survivor. I thank God that I still have her around for me and for my son, who is living with her and Dad while he attends college.
Like you I've always been a natural giver. It's not unusual to find me making something for someone else. But recently I've just found that I was giving to make them happy and found myself empty. So I'm glad I read the book and found this site. And I'm blessed to find you! Reading a msg from you always brings a smile to my face. Thanks for being the type to share. You're my kinda girl!
- At 8:36pm on November 19, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Tammy, Thanks for the warm, encouraging words. You spoke like someone who'd been givning for a lifetime and it intimately acquainted with the benefits. So I was surprised when I read your page and learned that you were on Day 2!!!! You're an inspiration. Thank you!
- At 7:31pm on November 17, 2009,
Peter said… - Hi Tammy,
Welcome to this wonderful community.
I know you will find much inspiration for giving here.
Be sure to let us know about your giving journey in your blog.
namaste
Peter
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Oh, and I also gave a tip even though I had food to go. I wasn't going to leave it but then changed my mind and went back in to give it to the waitress since the homeless lady outside whom I was going to give it to had already left.
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