"thanks for the information! i am an in-between size, which means i often wind up with bras that don't fit quite right. now i know where to send them where they can do some good. good give, both the bras AND the shout out to the rest of us."
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Jany commented on sally's blog post Bras for the third world"Thanks for that Sally . Will be donating my bras asap. Well not all of them of course!"
sally commented on sally's blog post Bras for the third world"Oxfam is a charity shop in the UK that raises money by selling unwanted clothes, bric a brac, books etc. Money raised is sent to the developing world. Bras however are sent direct because there is such a demand for them as they are expensive to…"
sally posted a blog postBras for the third world
I heard on the radio today that bras are very much needed in the developing world. So, if you have bras in your drawer that you don't wear take them along to your local Oxfam shop. They will make sure that they are recycled in Africa and other developing countries. Spread the word to your female friends.
Jany commented on sally's blog post day 29 gone!"Nice to have time singing with your Mum. Hope your Dad is on the mend."
sally posted a blog postday 29 gone!
Well day 29 has been and gone and what a busy week it has been since I last posted.I haven't had to plan how to give I recieved the gift of a caring task. Last Tuesday dad broke his hip and while he was in hospital I moved in with mum to look after her. Mum has Alzheimer's and is immobile. How dad has coped with caring for her in recent months I don't know. It must be the power of love.Dad has resisted any help with care but has now accepted a package of care which seems to suit them both. I'm…See More
sally left a comment for Elly Rose"Thank you for the lovely valentine Elly Rose, sending you lots of good thoughts.
Sally"
sally left a comment for Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador"Delicious coffee, thank you. Always good to receive your wonderful pictures and thoughts"
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- About me:
- Having recently lost my job I'm reevaluating my life and looking at other ways of being. My pace of life is slower and consequently I'm starting to attend to the things that really matter - people, relationships, caring and compassion. I'm 54 years old and want to make a positive contribution.
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Bras for the third world
Posted on February 20, 2009 at 10:22am 5 Comments 0 Likes
I heard on the radio today that bras are very much needed in the developing world. So, if you have bras in your drawer that you don't wear take them along to your local Oxfam shop. They will make sure that they are recycled in Africa and other developing countries. Spread the word to your female friends.
day 29 gone!
Posted on February 18, 2009 at 1:10pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Well day 29 has been and gone and what a busy week it has been since I last posted.
I haven't had to plan how to give I recieved the gift of a caring task. Last Tuesday dad broke his hip and while he was in hospital I moved in with mum to look after her. Mum has Alzheimer's and is immobile. How dad has coped with caring for her in recent months I don't know. It must be the power of love.Dad has resisted any help with care but has now accepted a package of care which seems to suit… Continue
I haven't had to plan how to give I recieved the gift of a caring task. Last Tuesday dad broke his hip and while he was in hospital I moved in with mum to look after her. Mum has Alzheimer's and is immobile. How dad has coped with caring for her in recent months I don't know. It must be the power of love.Dad has resisted any help with care but has now accepted a package of care which seems to suit… Continue
Catch up
Posted on February 9, 2009 at 4:43am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Oh dear! It is now day 22 and I haven't written anything for 12 days. I've been focusing on forgiveness - a big gift to myself as well as others. It started on day 11 with a retreat at my local convent, a quite day with meditation and discussion about spiritual matters. Since then I've made regular time for prayer and contemplation, not something I normally do. I've found a Tibetan Buddhist meditation very useful. This meditation asks us to contemplate that every human being was once our mother… Continue
days 9 and 10
Posted on January 28, 2009 at 1:21pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
day 9: still working on painting the bedroom. Didn't give much apart from opening the door for some people in a shop. I was amazed at how such a small act can be really appreciated. I was rewarded with some great smiles. Looked out some art books for a young friend who is going to Florence and alerted him to the not to be missed art experiences.
day 10: Phoned a relative who is having chemo -sometimes she doesn't feel up to conversation so I have to take my cue from her, today was… Continue
day 10: Phoned a relative who is having chemo -sometimes she doesn't feel up to conversation so I have to take my cue from her, today was… Continue
Day 8
Posted on January 26, 2009 at 12:50pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Painted the back bedroom to convert it into an office. This is really a give for myself but also helps my husband as he is normally the DIYer but as he is 'nearly an octagenarian' I think he deserves a break. Brian gave me excellent tips on preparing surfaces, brush strokes, cleaning etc. So I learned a lot and I'm developing my skill
Consoled a friend over the death of our last priest and we shared memories. Made her some scones.
An enjoyable day
Consoled a friend over the death of our last priest and we shared memories. Made her some scones.
An enjoyable day
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 8:45pm on November 16, 2009,
Stacey S. said… - Just checking in to see how you are? hope all is well! have a great day!
- At 12:50pm on February 10, 2009,
Elly Rose said… 
- At 3:12pm on February 4, 2009,
Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
Having a coffee with you, virtually!
- At 3:24pm on January 28, 2009, Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
- I love googleing pics with random words like" heart give beautiful" or "give gift wonderful" I can be on pictures for hours searching and I save everything I love to send later, I read a little about someone and try to make a fit...
Here!
- At 12:38am on January 26, 2009,
Sarah said… - hello,
lovely to hear from you!
nice to know there are people in england enjoying this challenge too :)
im not sure what i want to do with psychology yet, im really enjoying it though. I think i want to put my experience into a worthwhile career, maybe working with deaf or autistic people.
how are you doing?
Sarah
xxxx
- At 3:13pm on January 23, 2009, Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
Happy Friday!
-s
- At 6:17pm on January 19, 2009, Stacey S. said…
- Welcome to this amazing journey! I am on round six of my giving and have gotten so much from doing this challenge, the warmth and energy from this site is awesome
- At 7:57pm on January 17, 2009, Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said…
- Sally,
A great big "Hey!" from Woodstock, Ga, USA! I am so happy we have so many givers from all over the world! Thanks for joining at such an exciting time! I am on the 16th day in my 8th round of 29 days! I hope you have the wonderful experience here that I have!
Let me know if you need any help!
We did a "give" in Atlanta a few months ago and gave away 100 roses on a sidewalk, it was 9 members from the metro ATL area, we started a "local" group, and you can start or join one too!
Make friends, read blogs, write blogs and leave other folks comments! Post pics and videos, join inner groups and GIVE! Have fun and watch for miracles to happen in your life when you do 29 in 29! Hope to see you around in the site!
sharon
- At 4:59pm on January 17, 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
- At 4:44pm on January 17, 2009,
Shawna said… - Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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