4th Day and We're All Hanging in There

Over the past several days I've realized how much I attach giving to material things. I've had so many ideas about what to give and they have all involved spending money to buy things or giving people food (usually w/ processed sugars). I decided when I committed to doing the 29 days that I wouldn't spend money every day because it's not in my tight budget and I also have cut out processed sugars and I don't want to contribute to the over-consumption of it in our society so those ideas are out, too. It has been difficult for me to wrap my mind around giving of myself and my time and feeling like it is a valuable gift. I consider it a good practice to change my perception on giving.

Normally at work it's the CNA's job to pass meal trays to the patients and to change the linens each day while the patients are taking a shower/bath. Today I decided to give the CNAs a bit of a break and to give more of myself to my patients so I passed all the breakfast meal trays (not just for my patients) and when my patients were up in the shower I changed the linens myself.

Nathaniel--went on a school field trip to the museum and they had an assignment to complete, he finished his assignment and gave the gift of directing other classmates to the area to find the answers

Kiera--gave a fellow classmate the opportunity to leave right when the bell rang to catch her ride by putting away her music stand for her after band class, she also picked up dropped papers for the girl

Iliana--made and served some hot chocolate for her friend after school