"part of this challenge for me was recognizing all the giving that i do as a matter of course, as well as thinking of new and different ways to give. sometimes i have to think about my gives and sometimes they just present themselves out of the clear…"
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Bettye L. Rainwater
- 52, Female
- Islip, NY
- United States
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genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 5"Sounds like the little one was happy ... plus no more struggle of "book up, book down ..." perhaps the mother didn't know what to think of your giving.
Glad you gave to yourself last night. I did some giving to myself today. We all…"
Bettye L. Rainwater posted a blog postDay 5
Fell off the wagon for a couple days there...not that I didn't "give" anything, but...it wasn't really an "above-and-beyond," kinda thing. I "gave" my daughter a nice Dinner of Her Choice the night before she left for a week's vacation...and yesterday I "gave" myself permission to relax a little in the evening and not work all night, like I usually do.Today, before I could even think of what to give, I had the opportunity to help out a mom at the thrift store...she didn't speak english and was…See More
Dawn wwt commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 4"nice give to your friend's daughter. my granddaughter is a horse fiend and she would be ecstatic if she got those magazines. Hugs, Dawn"
Bettye L. Rainwater left a comment for Robin Northrup"Nice job, Miss Robin! The homeless people love you :-) Remember the man in Harlem outside Miss Mamie's??
Cousin Bettye"
Bettye L. Rainwater posted a blog postDay 4
So, my work friend who gave me the lunch noodles yesterday, her daughter is a horse lover who just started riding last year. I brought in some horse magazines for her - sort of a recycling gift, as they have just been in my house, I don't even know where the subscription came from! But I hope she enjoys them.The friend gave me some of her healthy snacks. I'm more the Sugar Frosted Flakes type, and she usually has things like twigs and bark, but she always shares them with me and I'm kind of…See More
Zeneida commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 3"Your gesture means a lot for a newcomer. I remember my office's days when I felt so happy anytime the "seniors" did something nice for me."
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 3"Sounds like you're having fun with your first few days of the challenge. That's great!
I love the scratch-off give ... actually, I did it too ... I anonymously left one in an envelope taped to my neighbor's door. The dream of winning…"
Dawn wwt commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 3"maybe you didn't win any money, but in the connecting-with-others category, i'd say you were both winners :-D pretty cool that you were your friend's "Day One". Hugs, Dawn"
Bettye L. Rainwater commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 2""maybe sometime you could post a few of your pictures? i'd love to see them."
yeah, you don't really want to be encouraging that :-)
I *will* post pictures here, once I'm up to donating "things." In the meantime,…"
Dawn wwt commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 2"what a nice, reciprocal kind of give. she gave to you, you give to her. i agree, online giving is great. even if you can't get out of the house, you can still give. maybe sometime you could post a few of your pictures? i'd love to see…"
Shawna left a comment for Bettye L. Rainwater"Hi, Bettye, and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
Help Us Grow:…"
the_emster commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 1"Off to a great start! Thanks for promoting this community, and welcome!"
Bettye L. Rainwater left a comment for Robin Northrup"I'm glad you're here, Robin! You're such a naturally generous and giving (is that redundant?) person, that I knew this would come very naturally to you."
Dawn wwt commented on Bettye L. Rainwater's blog post Day 1"i didn't think it would ever happen for me, either. we have enjoyed it so far. we've been home for several months helping my mother in law through her health problems but hope to take off again about June. i am sure ready now that winter…"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Because I can
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Joy
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- About me:
- 48-year-old work-in-progress...mother to child-on-verge-of-becoming-adult, and animals...executive assistant at nonprofit autism agency by day, vintage clothing seller by night....photographer of life and simple things...dreamer
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- yes!
Bettye L. Rainwater's Blog
Day 5
Posted on April 3, 2009 at 5:33pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Fell off the wagon for a couple days there...not that I didn't "give" anything, but...it wasn't really an "above-and-beyond," kinda thing. I "gave" my daughter a nice Dinner of Her Choice the night before she left for a week's vacation...and yesterday I "gave" myself permission to relax a little in the evening and not work all night, like I usually do.
Today, before I could even think of what to give, I had the opportunity to help out a mom at the thrift store...she didn't speak… Continue
Today, before I could even think of what to give, I had the opportunity to help out a mom at the thrift store...she didn't speak… Continue
Day 4
Posted on March 31, 2009 at 7:07pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
So, my work friend who gave me the lunch noodles yesterday, her daughter is a horse lover who just started riding last year. I brought in some horse magazines for her - sort of a recycling gift, as they have just been in my house, I don't even know where the subscription came from! But I hope she enjoys them.
The friend gave me some of her healthy snacks. I'm more the Sugar Frosted Flakes type, and she usually has things… Continue
The friend gave me some of her healthy snacks. I'm more the Sugar Frosted Flakes type, and she usually has things… Continue
Day 3
Posted on March 30, 2009 at 6:02pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
So, today, I was buying a dollar scratch-off ticket with my morning coffee...and thought, why I don't get one for my new office-mate at work?? So that was my "give" of the day. A dollar and a dream, baby...a dollar and a dream.
THEN, another work friend, who I had sent the 29-day link to over the weekend, came into my office, plunked down a CupNoodles (actually, it was a BowlNoodles, but...), and goes, "there! day one!" I was like, huh?? Ha. She knows I eat a lot of those asian… Continue
THEN, another work friend, who I had sent the 29-day link to over the weekend, came into my office, plunked down a CupNoodles (actually, it was a BowlNoodles, but...), and goes, "there! day one!" I was like, huh?? Ha. She knows I eat a lot of those asian… Continue
Day 2
Posted on March 29, 2009 at 7:07pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Ya gotta love the ease of digital donations! Today I donated a couple bucks to a woman who hosts a couple photography lists/forums I'm on - she has helped me so much with my own photography, and she helps many others as well. She's trying to save up for a new lens and has a little donation widget on one of her photography tutorial blogs. I always MEAN to send a little $$ to help her towards her goal, for all the help she's given me in reaching mine (becoming a better photographer). And today… Continue
Day 1
Posted on March 28, 2009 at 5:08pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I thought my first "give" should be to the Featured Cause, so today I made a donation through ChipIn towards Mbali's Trip. I think if I'm going to ask others to be involved with something, I should put my money where my mouth is, and make a meaningful contribution myself.
I've been spreading the word about the 29-Day Giving Challenge, and am hoping others will see it as exciting an opportunity as I do.
Til tomorrow,
Bettye
I've been spreading the word about the 29-Day Giving Challenge, and am hoping others will see it as exciting an opportunity as I do.
Til tomorrow,
Bettye
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 5:35am on September 5, 2012,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- At 3:58am on September 5, 2012,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday, I hope it's a special day~
- At 6:44am on September 5, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTYE~
- At 4:45am on September 5, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Happy birthday to you! :)
- At 4:32am on September 5, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
Happy birthday to you! I hope it is a special day!
- At 7:34am on September 5, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTYE!
- At 10:43am on March 29, 2009, Shawna said…
- Hi, Bettye, and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
Check out our CAUSE OF THE MONTH. For the months of February and March, our cause of the month is to help Mbali Creazzo, the mother of this movement, by supporting her effort to raise the funding necessary to allow her to go home to the country of her birth, South Africa. She'll be traveling with the Vukani Muwethu Choir, a humanitarian vocal group that raises funds to support efforts and organizations in South Africa, such as AIDS clinics and orphanages. Please take a moment to read more about Mbali and her trip.
Also PLAY GIFT TAG! Help support the 29Gifts Community and have some fun too by 'playing' with these beautiful and unique gift tags. It's the gift that multiplies \endash your support is a gift to the 29Day Giving Challenge, and a gift to those who receive them too! These funds go to help offset the costs of maintance and hosting for our website and community, making it possible for everyone to continue to revive the giving spirit in the world. Plus, it enters you in our contest for a $10 iTunes Card!
Happy giving!
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar, which helps you keep track of your gifts. And keep your eye out for weekly Giveaways and Raffles!
- At 7:23am on March 28, 2009,
Elly Rose Tech Support said… - Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
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