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Welcome to the family!! Encouraging words and slowing down enough to really listen are wonderful gives.
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Today I spent time talking to my friends online and to my family, encouraging them and telling them how I feel about them. I slowed down enough to really listen to what was important to them and to respond to them in empathy in regard to their lives…
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Why I'm choosing to give:
Because I have a tendency to keep everything to myself and I would like to be a more giving person.
What I'd most like to receive:
Insight and wisdom as I practice this principle of giving and receiving. I would like to see this in action.
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
on a positive thinking group on facebook
About me:
I am a woman in my mid 50's. I am married and have three grown children, one still at home. My mother is living with us full time, as she has Alzheimer's. I am her full time caregiver. This time of taking care of my mother has been the hardest thing I have done. I need to develop other avenues of giving and connection for my own piece of mind.
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Day 5

Today I am continuing to read to my mother the book 29 Gifts and the other two books we have selected to read. I think it continues to bless both my mother and me. Also, I am not so disciplined about putting dinner on the table for my family nightly, so for today and yesterday also, I gave the gift of having a home cooked meal on the table. It is one of the things I do for my husband that helps him to feel loved and I don't do it often enough. So the gift of cooking for my family gave back to me… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 11:26pm — 2 Comments

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Day 4

As I continue in this adventure my heart is lightening up considerably. Again, I decided to give the gift of slowing down enough to listen. It is truly a gift to listen. One person had a heavy heart and really needed to release some of her burden. Another was just ecstatic to take a moment to say hello because she hadn't seen me in years. I was still stirring inside to get going because I have this internal motor that hums at a high speed, but I coached myself to slow down and be a blessing to h… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

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Day 3

While at the bookstore I picked up the 29 Gifts book and I started reading it aloud with my mother. I am giving the gift of reading this book to my mother as she can no longer read because of her eyesight and her cognitive skills. I am also reading two other books with her, including one that will help spark her cognitive skills and the other involves the history of the state we are from. It is time well spent together, which is also another gift.

Posted on December 1, 2009 at 9:44am — 1 Comment

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Day 2

I went to my daughter's work and I gave a book to charity through her bookstore. I did it because I know there are a lot of children who don't own a book. I was a grade school librarian and the kids got such a kick out of owning their own books. I also donated a book because my daughter is in a competition to get donated books and I wanted to help her with that. I think by doing this challenge I realize that I am already giving a lot. I am just more aware of when I give.

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 8:42pm — 1 Comment

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At 12:09pm on December 1, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog! I start my 2nd round tomorrow! I am as excited as I was for the first! Have a wonderful adventure and I look forward to reading your blogs! Happy day and smiles to you :o)
At 9:53am on November 27, 2009, Dawn said…
hi, Vmlls4! welcome to the 29 Gifts family. i think you are on the right track about developing other avenues of giving and connection - it's a hard thing to be the primary caregiver and tends to isolate you. i've made a lot of caring friends here over the past few months and i believe you will, too. enjoy the journey! Hugs, Dawn
At 5:09am on November 27, 2009, Cindy said…
Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.

Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.

Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.

The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.

Support our Cause of the Month
In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat.. She is hosting a Christmas Give and her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month and would be grateful for your support!

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