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Gratitude Greetings - Giving Thanks

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Time: November 3, 2009 at 12pm to November 26, 2009 at 11pm
Location: World Wide
Event Type: gratitude greetings, giving thanks
Organized By: Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager
Latest Activity: 1 day ago

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Event Description

In the spirit of the 29 Gifts movement, as well as the upcoming holiday, we'd like to encourage to join Gratitude Giving event by sending a card in the month of November to show your gratitude for someone in your life.

These cards can be hand made, or store bought, it doesn't matter. What matters is that you take the time to create a message of thanks to someone in your life. Whether it's a family member, a friend, even a stranger, they'll love receiving an unexpected gift in their postal mail.

Some time this month, show someone how much you appreciate them and all they do! Feel free to share your giving here by telling us about what you've done.

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lynn Comment by lynn 1 day ago
Just stumbled on this and had to jump in! I just addressed a couple of envelopes to send little surprise notes and ATCs to some friends and will be making up some more cards today to send to some others. I love this idea and have often sent out cards just to brighten friends' days and let them know I'm thinking of them and grateful for their friendship! Thanks for starting this as a group activitiy!
Kimmie Comment by Kimmie on November 18, 2009 at 8:55am
I am headed to the post office now to mail my cards and three books (29 gifts of course) to 3 girls in my life very important to me. I added a card and a short note on how grateful I am to have them in my life etc.
I just can't wait till they get them, I'm so excited!
Heather DeAngelis Comment by Heather DeAngelis on November 18, 2009 at 6:31am
This was a great idea..mailing out a card today to someone who has really been there for me through so much and he is now in need of a little encouragement :-)
Kelly Comment by Kelly on November 16, 2009 at 5:39pm
Today I gave a co-worker a "Thank You" card that I made. She's recently been through some scary health issues and had surgery last week. I let her know that I appreciated her, glad she was in my life and wished her a great day. She was so surprised. :)
Alexis Comment by Alexis on November 14, 2009 at 6:54am
Thank you for this great idea! Connecting with others is one of the reasons I'm doing this challenge, and this is a lovely way to be in touch.
Kimmie Comment by Kimmie on November 13, 2009 at 6:16am
I think this is a fab idea. I will start tomorrow :-)
deb jolliff Comment by deb jolliff on November 7, 2009 at 3:17pm
I have been nicknamed the card freek by all who know me! Easy give for me:0) Love to do this!
Maran Banta Comment by Maran Banta on November 6, 2009 at 11:13am
I have been doing this for 5 years, sending out a daily expression of appreciation.
It is a life-transforming habit.
I am thrilled to be part of such a beautiful community.
Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager Comment by Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager on November 6, 2009 at 9:38am
ha! right now, 29 people are "attending" this event :)
Astraa Starr Comment by Astraa Starr on November 4, 2009 at 11:03pm
This is great! Gratitude is so important, especially when giving because gratitude is an expression of an attitude- its an action word. So by giving away with joy- we paradoxically show our gratitude for what we have!
please share you thoughts on gratitude at my fb gratitude wall :)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=194491594072&ref=mf

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amysue added a blog post
Since my family have returned from their trip we've been getting back into our routines so my gifts have been patience and non-judgement, tough ones for me at times. There have also been lots of little notes and calls to friends but the EXCITING n...
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Blessings everyone - It is barely Thanksgiving, but over the past few days, I feel like my energy and spirits leveled out...I think I know why.....recently I feel like a few of my relatives were taking advantage of my parents and they don't seem t...
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Kathi Chapman .......gave a chocolate cake to my hard working staff, it was unexpected....they were delighted!
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Cathleen, Even though you haven't read the book your off to a great start. Isn't it amazing that when we put a little focus into giving we can easily figure out what needs to be given. Enjoy the weekend and happy giving!
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Helped a lady at the gas station when she didn't understand the gasoline grades and prices. She was from Illinois, but didn't seem to understand why the lowest octane was not the cheapest. Explained that the cheapest had ethanol added but was high...
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I so relate to what you are saying. I have a sister who takes and takes and takes and takes from my parents and me. She is disrespectful and unappreciative of all that we do to help her. I find myself so angry at her that my stomach is in knots an...
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I bought my grandmother a bouquet of white roses. I also got a Thanksgiving card for my pen pal in Arizona which I'll be putting in the mail tomorrow, got my father a Harry Potter postcard book with a Hagrid figurine, and made dinner for my family.
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I'm sending healing thoughts for your father, Kate. May his surgery go well and his recovery be fast & strong. I so enjoy reading about your gives and receives. You have such good balance in your life. The word "harmony" comes to my mind when I re...
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Bravo. The book found the person it wanted.
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Dawn Salisbury I started the 29 Gifts yesterday :)
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Sorry you are having a hard day. Sometimes giving is really hard. I am wishing you have a great day Saturday. I will be going to the dog park with my dog. My dog just loves me unconditionally. When I walk in the house at night he so welcoming and ...
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You have a beautiful family!
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