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Riding lesson at great stable near Woburn, Ma????

Started this discussion. Last reply by VT Lotus Nov 9, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hi, I'm hoping there is someone here who lives near Woburn, Ma and knows of a great riding stable that I can take my Granddaughter to next weekend. She had a week of lessons last summer and I really…Continue

How to send a photo from your own computer as a gift?

Started this discussion. Last reply by VT Lotus Nov 3, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I was responding with a comment to someone and really wanted to send a certain picture I have as a heart gift. Is their any way to gift a personal file from your own computer, rather than those…Continue

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Happy birthday, Hope it is special!

Dec 26, 2009

Joyce Kirby commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'A cuddly gift for my Mom'

Such a wonderful give Lotus. I love bright, happy colors as I call them!! Love soft material and I am sure she will love it more all the time.

Dec 15, 2009

VT Lotus commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'A cuddly gift for my Mom'

I brought the wrapped gift to my Mom today. At first, in her confusion, she said she did not care for it and didn't want it. She kept on asking me why I brought it for her. Then, I gently took off the sweater she had on and put the pink…

Dec 13, 2009

VT Lotus commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'A cuddly gift for my Mom'

The reality is that she is usually unaware of what she is wearing. If the nurses are prompted to smile at my Mom every time they see her wearing it, that gift will help my Mom.....

Dec 13, 2009

VT Lotus commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'A cuddly gift for my Mom'

Thanks so much, Deb. I have never felt anything so soft!

Dec 13, 2009

A cuddly gift for my Mom

This morning I was looking through a flyer for the Vermont Country Store and saw the perfect gift for my Mom. It's not meant to be a Christmas gift, as I don't celebrate Christmas..... it's an "I Love You With All My Heart" gift. So I found myself taking advantage of a gorgeous sunny day after such horrid weather, and Tess and I drove to Weston Vermont which was a few hours away.When we got there I immediately went to find it because it was so crowded with holiday shoppers. There was just one…See More

Blog post by VT Lotus Dec 13, 2009

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Alexa commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'A gift in the form of a letter to the shelter Tess came from.'

This story got me all choked up, and that's a good thing! It brought back memories of my first cat - I had never had a furry pet due to my parents and sister all having bad allergies. At age 44, we adopted a kitten who had been found in a box…

Dec 11, 2009

VT Lotus commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'Wilted Lotus.....'

Thank you all for your beautiful comments and support. The giving to others is the easy part for me. It's my own demons such as long lost self-esteem, stubborn and intense biological depression, and many other real ongoing stressors that make…

Dec 11, 2009

A gift in the form of a letter to the shelter Tess came from.

I've been meaning to send an email to the manager of the shelter in Indiana that I adopted Tess from. Yesterday morning I did it. I do hope she reads it and can feel good about Tess being with me. The story is such an intense one for both Tess and myself. This letter only lightly covers it. Tess was about to be gassed to death 60 miles away from this Humane Society in Indiana. Two weeks before she had been in a shelter in Charlotte North Carolina. I drove out from Vt, and back, with a scary…See More

Blog post by VT Lotus Dec 10, 2009

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VT Lotus commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'Day Two..... pouting, pondering, and sharing my most important gifts to my Mom and Myself (very long)'

Hi Laura, I'm typing on the library computer because I've had no electricity at my home since yesterday morning (from 90 MPH winds and storm) and it won't be back on until tomorrow mid-day at the earliest. I needed to reply to…

Dec 10, 2009

Barbara Quin - Prayer Cafe Mgr commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'Wilted Lotus.....'

I think it sometimes seems hard to give when we aren't allowing ourselves to receive - make sure you receive from others - and look for unconventional gifts - maybe that bird on the ledge outside your window hopped on there just to bring you a…

Dec 9, 2009

Laura Hegfield commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'Day Two..... pouting, pondering, and sharing my most important gifts to my Mom and Myself (very long)'

this is incredibly heart opening...I have tears welling up in my eyes after reading the part about communicating through humming tones....like mediation...but true heart to heart, soul to soul communication. I have been struggling with language for…

Dec 9, 2009

Laura Hegfield commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'Wilted Lotus.....'

Hi I've never read your posts before either...and my post today was about grief too! and I too stopped giving for a couple of days, because I had to just be with my own stuff...but now I've started to give again. Sometimes, we are in such…

Dec 9, 2009

Paula Swenson commented on VT Lotus's blog post 'Wilted Lotus.....'

Welcome back Lotus, start small, inside our comfort zone. Love your mom, love Tess, love yourself. Accept yourself. You are fine just the way you are. ...and there is always room for grief, you are welcome to share yours here if you choose to do so.

Dec 9, 2009

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Why I'm choosing to give:: I've been stuck in a quicksand of deep depression, fear, ill health, overwhelming frustration and loss for five years. I thought the catalyst was menopause...... now I know it is so much more. I'm tired of a lifelong lack of self-worth. I'm tired of feeling like the only reason I'm alive is to pay bills and feel victimized. I need to fill my heart and know that my life is bringing smiles and making a positive difference to others every single day.

The lotus flower is one of the most ancient and deepest symbols of our planet.
The lotus flower grows in muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty. At night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. Untouched by the impurity, lotus symbolizes the purity of heart and mind. The lotus flower represents long life, health, honor and good luck.

What I'd most like to receive:: A warm, loving, open heart and soul that is not dictated by fear. A sweet purpose for being alive. Connection with good, light, trust...... Peace. An ease of my dis-ease and angst. Direction and wisdom..... finding home......

How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?: Your book at Barnes and Noble.... where I've spent hours and hours every week roaming and searching for answers and truth.

About me:: Had been shy, fearful, little self-esteem for most of my life. My gift was my intense, wonderful creativity and physical strength. My theme of the last five years has been loss...... My creativity has disappeared and I can't now escape life into that falsely safe wonderland of my creative hermitdom that once was......

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A cuddly gift for my Mom

Posted on December 12, 2009 at 4:00pm 6 Comments 0 Likes

This morning I was looking through a flyer for the Vermont Country Store and saw the perfect gift for my Mom. It's not meant to be a Christmas gift, as I don't celebrate Christmas..... it's an "I Love You With All My Heart" gift. So I found myself taking advantage of a gorgeous sunny day after such horrid weather, and Tess and I drove to Weston Vermont which was a few hours away.

When we got there I immediately went to find it because it was so crowded with holiday shoppers. There… Continue

A gift in the form of a letter to the shelter Tess came from.

Posted on December 10, 2009 at 3:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Wilted Lotus.....

Posted on December 9, 2009 at 9:46am 6 Comments 0 Likes

First I want to apologize to those of you who kept supporting and encouraging me..... and then I vanished. There is no place on this side of the 29Gifts site for grief, despair, hopelessness and "oh whoa is me". I kept giving and will continue to do so, but I felt a total failure in my heart, blogging and this life. I felt intimidated and frustrated around such open-hearted, wonderful people who allow themselves to laugh and sing, and are surrounded with family and friends. Basically I crashed… Continue

Day thirteen...... crashed

Posted on November 12, 2009 at 8:12am 6 Comments 0 Likes

I don't know if I will write any more after this. I've really crashed and feel like a failure. Each day I've tried to pick myself back up..... each morning I've spiraled back down. As I mentioned in the beginning.... giving is the easy part..... feeling worthy and making genuine progress is a whole other thing. All of you are such an inspiration...... BUT...

This morning while I was trying to force myself to do all that I need to do , a chickadee flew into the window. I went and… Continue

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At 6:12am on December 26, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…: HAPPY BIRTHDAY :O)

At 5:35am on December 26, 2011, Michele wwt said…: Have a very happy birthday, VT Lotus! :)

At 4:57am on December 26, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…: Happy birthday, I hope it's a special day!

At 1:05pm on December 26, 2010, Dawn wwt said…: i hope your birthday is a happy one, my friend. Hugs, Dawn

At 6:37am on December 26, 2010, Lois55 wwt said…: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

At 6:10am on December 26, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…: WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VT LOTUS!

At 3:58pm on July 10, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…: Dropping in to wish you a lovely day full of many blessings~ :o)

At 1:23pm on December 26, 2009, Mary Johnson gave VT Lotus a gift…: Birthday Balloons
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At 1:21pm on December 26, 2009, Mary Johnson said…: Enjoy your birthday today!

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