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At 11:08am on March 10, 2009, sharon said…
Abby,
I am praying for your little kitty and all of the other challenges you are going thru at the yime!
God knows our hearts and what we need, but cannot give it to us until we surrender to him completely.
When you said you had all but given up, that is the sign you are thru forcing your desires, and now that you turned it over to him, I know all will work out in divine order.
Keep the faith, let your heart and mind be on him.
-s

At 9:24am on March 7, 2009, Colleen Friday said…
Hi Abigail, Have things improved in your life. I am missing your blogs. Remember its not only the good gives we share here, ts also our down days. We are here to help and encourage you on this journey. After all that is what friends are for. Share with us, we care.
At 2:58am on March 6, 2009, Peter said…
Hi Abigail,
I hope you are well, and enjoying your giving journey.
namaste
At 8:30pm on February 11, 2009, sharon said…

This particular Kitty was on a card my grandmother sent me when I was in Elementary school, I am 52 now, when I saw it, I had to gift my friends with it!
-s
At 10:44pm on February 6, 2009, Colleen Friday said…
Hi Abigail, How are you doing? Are you feeling a bit happier now. Let me know how your life is moving forward. Thinking oy you and hope you soon find your feet in the working world.
At 8:01am on February 3, 2009, sharon said…

Sometimes the path seems dark, but have faith, we can do together what I can not do alone. There is a light and we are it!
At 6:29am on February 3, 2009, Colleen Friday said…
Hi Abby, Being retrenched can be an awful experience. It leaves one feeling quite lost and forsaken. Having been there myself I can relate to this shock. Even though we expect it, somehow or other we always seem to hope it won't happen. Don't lose heart, take your time, look at your options. You will be amazed at the number of doors that are waiting for you to go through.A whole new world is opening up for you. Keep us posted.
At 4:40am on February 2, 2009, Peter said…
Hi Abigail,
I hope you are well, and ejoying your giving journey.
namaste
Peter
At 4:11am on January 14, 2009, Colleen Friday said…
What a lovely way to plan a brand new year. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
At 9:37am on January 9, 2009, sharon said…
I am so glad you like it, I thought it was wonderful!

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Why I'm choosing to give:
I have so much in my own life, prehaps I can make a small difference in someone's life.
What I'd most like to receive:
Peace - in all honesty I have not thought about this; I have everything that I need in life.
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
I stumbled upon it
About me:
I have a passion for the environment and animals. I love my family enormously. I embroider, make lace and do a lot of crafts.
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Abigail

Am the New Year

I am unused, unspotted, without blemish

I stretch before you three hundred sixty-five days long.

I will present each day in its turn, a new leaf in the Book of Life for you to place upon it your imprint.

It remains for you to make me what you will: if you write with firm, steady strokes, my pages will be a joy to look upon when the Next Year comes.

If the pen falters, if uncertainty, doubt or sin mars the page, it will become a day to remember with pain.
I am the New Year.

During each hour… Continue

Posted on January 13, 2009 at 10:35pm — 4 Comments

Abigail

Days 17 - 29

Today is the last day of my 1st round of the challenge; I intend to continue doing this. Yippee! Below is a list of all given during days 17 to 29:
Day 17 - Money to family
Day 18 - Supporting various charities
Day 19 - bought hair colour for my sister
Day 20 - got my bosses to give a young guy a gardening job for the day
Day 21 - Gave someone money
Day 22 - Gave someone money
Day 23 - Paid one of my sister's debts
Day 24 - Gave some extra cash to household expenses
Day 25 - Went out with friend… Continue

Posted on December 9, 2008 at 11:05pm — 3 Comments

Abigail

Days 3 to 16

It's amazing how quickly time goes by. At the beginning of the challenge 29 days felt like quite a large number - could I do it? What if I couldn't? Yet - 17 days on and I am still here and still at it. And so everyday, I have given somenting no matter how small and insignificant; I did it anyway, although keeping track of it was not easy - especially if you don't make a note of it everyday. Below, I have added a brief list of the goings on....
Day 3 - money to someone
Day 4 - money to someone
D… Continue

Posted on November 27, 2008 at 11:07pm — 2 Comments

Abigail

Days 1, 2 & 3

Well, I'm on my thrid day and so far its been quite liberating. Day one I gave a woman money, who didn't have any change - just to make her life easier. Day 2 voluteered to complete a miniature cross stitch carpet for a lady from the embroidery guild, as she is having vision problems. This will be like giving something to her everyday, it is not really miniature but double-whammy - I get to do something that I love and help someone else. Day 3...well I'm still on day 3 and awaiting an opportunit… Continue

Posted on November 14, 2008 at 3:34am — 4 Comments

 
 

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