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Giveaway from our Sister Site Operation Teddy Bear Care
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GREAT GIVEAWAY: When One Door Closes: My Story of Living with Chronic Illness
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Erin
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Giving is a part of my personal philosophy - giving has been the support structure that has helped me through the toughest times in my life. It has given me reason to "feel good" at those times when I'd forgotten what 'good' felt like.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- inner peace, a greater sense of self worth, the knowledge that I've been a positive influence on my children and others around me!
In a more materialistic sense, I want my own home. My dream house even, with an ocean view, and no landlord. That's the "thing" I want most in this world.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- from a post on a national moms group
- About me:
- Erin Monahan - 29 Gifts Community Manager
I'm mother to five amazing little people, wife to an incredible man, and a techy-nerd. I have spent 10 yrs teaching myself how to build websites and computer graphics; the Universe has spent a lifetime on teaching me how to use my talents in ways that benefit others. Through life's tragic events, I've learned enough to know that living a life of conscientious service is the only way to survive, and the most fulfilling way to thrive. That's why I feel so blessed to have discovered 29 Gifts, and to have been asked to take an active part in helping it grow!
Contact me for questions about how to use our website, if your company would like to sponsor a giveaway on our site or if you have a cause you'd like to nominate as one of our featured causes. I handle all of the day-to-day operations at 29Gifts, so I'm a good first stop for questions of almost any kind.
erin@29gifts.org
On a more personal note, I am a Traveler on a winding path, content in my journey, unconcerned with the destination. Spiritual, not religious. Quirky, but not quite odd. Named for the place I come from, and which I'll likely never see. Trying to change the world one little bit at a time...
I reside in Indian Trail NC, with lots of great kids, an amazing husband, a home based website development/implementation business, and visions of sugarplums dancing in my head.
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- http://unioncountync.ning.com
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Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager's Blog
Round... pfft... it's been so long, we're starting over. "Round ? day 1: the family that laughs together"
Today was a weird day.I worked 10 - 12 hours pretty much every day for the last 2 weeks. I was off yesterday, but "off" is a relative term and I spent it frantically trying to get caught up on 29 Gifts work and other projects. Today was the start of a new (much shorter and manageable) week at the restaurant, and my shift was only 3 hours long.
I spent all three of those hours feeling a little disoriented. It was too easy, too short, weird, lol. We waitresses joke with each other that sometimes… Continue
I spent all three of those hours feeling a little disoriented. It was too easy, too short, weird, lol. We waitresses joke with each other that sometimes… Continue
Posted on January 4, 2010 at 8:41pm — 2 Comments
Thursday, in a nut shell (in other words, my day as I see it inside this crazy head of mine!) - or *decidedly grateful*
Was up till 3am. Everyone overslept and missed their busses, so all my kids were home from school today. Woke up for a minute to a phone call - work, asking me to come in at 4 rather than 5. No problem. Went back to sleep for a little while longer. Got up and realized my cable/internet & phone were disconnected. Freaked out a bit, used the cell to call & pay $200 to Time Warner with the debit card. Did so hoping that things go through at the bank in the right order or I'm screwed. Figure… Continue
Posted on December 17, 2009 at 10:31pm — 1 Comment
Today's Gift: Scratching a dog's butt
LOL, I have been on the receiving end of a huge gift today (a talk with someone that I have been very worried about) that has put me in such a wonderful silly mood...
So today my gift is to my big goofy pit bull. She, of the 4 dogs presently living at my house, is and always will be, my absolute favorite fur baby. She has this crazy quirky tail, it was bobbed and bent at birth, and the side effect of wagging it is that, well, pretty much all of her wags. She also has an insane adoration of a go… Continue
So today my gift is to my big goofy pit bull. She, of the 4 dogs presently living at my house, is and always will be, my absolute favorite fur baby. She has this crazy quirky tail, it was bobbed and bent at birth, and the side effect of wagging it is that, well, pretty much all of her wags. She also has an insane adoration of a go… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2009 at 10:05am — 8 Comments
The good, the bad, and the ugly (ok, I left out the ugly LOL)
So it's the holidays. I've been on quite a holiday cheer buzz - which is actually unusual for me.
We've always struggled at the holidays because we had a houseful of kids and a fairly empty wallet, lol. I have almost always been too stressed out and grumpy at Christmas to actually like the season. I mean don't get me wrong, I always loved Christmas morning with the wrapping paper flying and their little eyes sparkiling, but the season itself has always been hard for me to really enjoy.… Continue
We've always struggled at the holidays because we had a houseful of kids and a fairly empty wallet, lol. I have almost always been too stressed out and grumpy at Christmas to actually like the season. I mean don't get me wrong, I always loved Christmas morning with the wrapping paper flying and their little eyes sparkiling, but the season itself has always been hard for me to really enjoy.… Continue
Posted on December 3, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments
struggling with being grateful and generous today...
Today, I will receive 4 house guests, my in-laws. They will be here for several days. They live nearly 900 miles away so we rarely get to see them - it's been over 3 years since we last visited them in NY. This is the first time they have ever come to visit us (well, second, but the 1st was 15 years ago, and only for one night), and we're absurdly excited! On the other hand, my mother in law, whom I barely know despite 17 years with Scott, will be in my home 24/7 for the next 6 days, and I'm a l… Continue
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 8:00am — 3 Comments
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Pink Ribbon
From rebecca drew
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That was really sweet of you! I'm pretty sure she was really happy either way. ^_^
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awe what a good mom you are.....i am sure you are better than you think, this challange proves it ..
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Hi Janice,
The beautiful things in life always stand out more brightly against the difficult times. In Cami's book she challenged herself to give away the things she thought were hardest to give. Maybe for you, your challenge is to look for ways to…
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Dont blame yourself! Sometimes it seems everything and everyone is against us - in those times, I try to stay still until it ends, because it's just a cycle...What works for me is trying to find everyday 1 tiny thing I can be grateful for, in spite…
As I mentioned in earlier blogs I have decided to take some college classes after taking a while off from school. If anyone is a veteran and has ever attempted to apply for or use the GI Bill, you know it can be a huge headache. About three weeks ag…
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I can't believe your insurance won't pay!! Have you asked your doctor to write a letter. He may be able to convince them that it is a necessity and finding a cause and cure would save…
My heart must not be in the right place. I've had the worst stuff happen to me since starting this 'mindful giving.' I'm also 'mindful' of all the bad crap that has happened to me. Fighting with my husband, problems at work, you name it. I'm sorry,…
What wonderful gifts - fantastic!
These are all wonderful gifts. Thank you for what you do.
Sharon-Amen! I hear you!
B is an instructor for a call center, teaching the people who answer the phone when you call a 1-800 number for some miracle wrinkle/ED/sleep/energy product you hear on the radio with a "risk free trial." Because he is Mr. Congeniality, at the end o…
I am involved with a group of nine moms who have had serious drug and/or alcohol issues in their lives and have lost their children to foster care. They are now in a community living/rehabilitation program and have all been reunified with their chil…
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