Day 1 Gift 1 My Parents January 1st
Today is January 1st, 2013. Today is also day one of my gift giving challenge. I am also challenging myself to give a gift each day of this entire year. =) For the year of 2013. Part of my resolutions.
Today I did a two part like gift for my parents who I live with. I love my parents. See I am twenty-eight and I am also disabled and my parents truly help take care of me, between my lyme disease and endometriosis and soon we find out of if I have an auto immune disorder my parents are rocks but also soft hearts of loving kindess.
My parents both mentioned to me that they wanted to stay connected more with others, friends and family, so today I made family New Year's photo cards through a website and when they were done, I showed them to my parents, they loved them. Now once I know how many everyone needs, I will place the order tomorrow.
The second gift I did today was my Mom asked me to go on a walk with her and my Dad down to the lake 'by' our house, which is more like almost two miles from our house and for me with my bone troubles it is far for me on some days like today but I did, had a blast, took lots of photographs, one I used in the card I made today. I wanted to show my parents that I do not only need them for things with my disabilities, the I can give them time for fun things too.
Here is the photograph I took of my parents and our dog above the hill above the lake today. Happy New Year Everyone!
I know the real gift even though I am giving was spending time today with both of my parents. <3
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on January 2, 2013 at 6:23am -
You are on your way~ Your journey has begun in a very special way and will continue to get better every day. Great first day of giving...
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Comment by Bacall2013 on January 2, 2013 at 5:35am -
Ann- Thank you for such a kind comment you left. I am already enjoying the journey. I look forward to getting to knowing you as well. Hi Holly- Congratullations to starting yours as well too! Best to you in this New Year and to everyone as well this year. :) Hi Lois- Thank you so much. The picture really captures their spirit. Thank you for welcoming to me this page as well. Thank you to everyone. =)
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Comment by Lois55 wwt on January 2, 2013 at 3:36am -
What a great post and super start to your challenge! Your love and gratitude for your parents is awesome..the picture is adorable! You are off and running on your giving journey!
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Comment by HollyLovely on January 1, 2013 at 9:42pm -
What a great start to the new year! Spending it giving to those who gave you life to begin with. (: Congratulations on starting your journey~ I have started mine today as well. *Crossing my fingers for the both of us* Best of luck to you this new year!
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Comment by Ann on January 1, 2013 at 8:43pm -
You gave wonderful gifts today -- and you are so right, the gift of time and attention are the most special gifts of all! I am so glad you have joined us here. The 29 Day Challenge is a wonderful journey and I hope you enjoy yours. I look forward to getting to know you through this site. I can tell from this post that you have a very loving, caring spirit! I wish you hte best my friend.
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