Giving Opportunities All Around!
Yesterday was one of those days where there seemed to be so many opportunities to give. I love those days! It was a typical day filled with work, dropping off/picking up kids and grocery shopping, but I was very happy to find many ways to give as I went through my day. Here is a list of the giving opportunities that I was able to seize:
*I left some muffins for the guys that repaired my heat pump....bless their hearts, I'm warm and toasty now.
*I found some "100 day" activities and shared with some co-workers as Monday is our 100th day of school this year.
*Left some coupons in the appropriate aisles and even found a couple that I could use. :)
*Gave $1 to a lady at the grocery store that was short about 80 cents.
*Gave two quarters to a little boy that desperately wanted a goodie out of a machine and his mom's hands were full...she said it was ok, so we were all smiling.
*Cleaned out all the change in the bottom of my purse and put it in a collection box at a gas station for the Heart Association.....my purse is lighter and they got a chunk of change....a win-win!
*I helped an older gentleman at our recycling drop-off....he was walking with a cane and was having much difficulty getting his plastics, etc into the bins.
*Gave a small bag of hard candy to the deputy providing security outside our local high school at a basketball game. This was completely unplanned. I was dropping off my daughter and her friend and saw him standing there all alone and knew he had a long night ahead. I always keep a small bag in my car and it seemed like the right thing to do. He was very appreciative.
So that was my day....I don't think that I gave anything big, but I hope I brought a few smiles. I have to thank Cami and all of my giving family because before the challenge I don't think I would have been aware of these opportunities or had the courage to act on them. Thank you,my fellow givers, for all of your inspiration.....I am blessed! :)
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Comment by Mare on February 5, 2012 at 1:27pm
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Your not kidding you found lots of oppotunity. All wonderful and thoughtful ideas Michele. I'm sure the recipients were very humbled and grateful.
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Comment by Michele wwt on February 5, 2012 at 3:34am -
Thank you so much Anita, Lois and Dawn. I appreciate your friendship and sweet comments so much. I feel blessed to have all of you in my life as well as the opportunities to give. :)
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Comment by Dawn wwt on February 4, 2012 at 6:59pm -
you made that deputy's evening a little sweeter :-) i'm sure he appreciated that bit of recognition. you had a good day, spreading smiles everywhere you went. i'm sure glad you got your heat fixed! Hugs, Dawn
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Comment by Lois55 wwt on February 4, 2012 at 3:51pm -
I loved all of your gifts....muffins to the repair guys was a great idea! And I am so glad you have heat!! Your list was very inspiring, I may borrow a few of those ideas! Hugs...
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Comment by Anita Silva on February 4, 2012 at 3:42pm -
What a great day of giving! Loved reading it. You're an inspiration!
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Comment by Michele wwt on February 4, 2012 at 11:56am
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I count your friendship as one of my most precious blessings, Deb. Thank you for everything you do and for being a great inspiration. :)
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on February 4, 2012 at 11:04am -
We are the blessed ones to be here and sharing this experience with you~ Your gifts brought joy to so many! Way to go kiddo! xoxo
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