29-Day Giving Challenge

Days 1 & 2 giving opportunities presented themselves before I even had a conscious thought about what to give and to whom. I LOVE it!
1 - Visiting with my friend Deb. Her hubby called to say he was picking up Chinese food for them on his way home from work. A short while later he called again, frustrated & upset because his debit card was declined - account empty. Neither of them had any money on hand. I asked Deb to see if they'd accept a credit card over the phone. My on-hand in-account balance was about the same as theirs, however, I had a credit card! Problem solved - they were eating Chinese!
Deb thanked me, said she'd pay me back the next day. I declined. Thank you, but, no, I told her. You're doing me a favor by letting me do this for you. In truth, giving is receiving, so please, let me thank you.
She called after they ate, thanking me again, for which I had to point out my gratitude to them for allowing me to do it.

2 - Gave one of my comfy chairs to a friend who does respite care for me.

Have to say, while the chair had a significantly greater monetary value, buying dinner for Deb and her hubby feels more valuable to me. Reminds me of a line from Robots - See a need, fill a need.

I LOVE this life!

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Comment by Cheryl Bernardo on August 14, 2008 at 6:16pm
Very cool. Isn't it weird how if one of my friends offered to buy me dinner like that I would fight them and argue that I need to pay them back, etc. But on the flip side I'd do it for a friend in a heartbeat, without wanting payback?! Its so cool that your friend let you do that for her. I think we all need to open ourselves to receiving more - we'll become better givers for it. Thanks for reminding us all of that.
Comment by Ann Hite on August 14, 2008 at 11:52am
What a wonderful two days of giving. To be there when someone needs you is so wonderful. Also, I do love a comfy chair :).

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