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Brenda Powell
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Why I'm choosing to give:
I am choosing to give because I want to make the world a better place. Because of that wonderful feeling I get when I know I brought that smile to their face. Because its the little things that mean the most. Because giving makes EVERYTHING better.
What I'd most like to receive:
I would most like to receive spiritual and mental help for my mother and father at this time. My father has been undergoing treatment in preparation for a lung transplant. After being on cloud nine because he was on the list, we were told it had to come to a halt as my father had thyroid cancer. He had surgery and everything has come back fine, but it means he may not get the transplant. There is still a 1% chance it will happen. Keeping my parents positive is one of the best ways to help make the 1% chance come through.

*** 8/26/2008 Update: My father will not be able to receive the transplant for at least 3-5 years due to federal regulations on cancer and transplants. He is doing well right now and looks great, although he is on oxygen most of the time, but he is working out three days a week and walking a mile each time. I know he will be okay. :) Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
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About me:
I am a 27 year old entrepreneur living in California. I run a successful social media marketing firm and I am very excited for 2009. I own a Social Networking Media firm that specializes in the creation and implementation of a social networking strategy to market products and services.
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http://www.socialnetworkinggirls.com
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Brenda Powell

New Year, New Beginning

2008 is finally over. Thank goodness because I am ready for a fresh start. This year will be a great year, I plan to make sure it will be by eating and living healthier. I had many difficulties this past year with being sick, tired, and constantly sore and finally found out that I have fibromyalgia. I am so darn happy to finally know what is wrong with me and that I can make myself feel better by changing my life. This makes me so excited. YAY!

I was home for Christmas, celebrated Hannakah with… Continue

Posted on January 6, 2009 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Brenda Powell

Looking Back on 2008...

I have to start off by saying that 2008 has by far been the most difficult year I have ever faced in my life. I never imagined it was possible for so many things to fall apart at once. This has been very difficult for me because I am not someone who like to have things out of my control and my family is my life. I thought that the dog attack in the first of year was just a stroke of bad luck, but it seemed to be just the beginning. Between starting a business in the middle of a recession, having… Continue

Posted on December 6, 2008 at 9:48pm — 1 Comment

Brenda Powell

Thanksgiving Time

So, Thanksgiving has come and gone and I had the excitement of seeing my parents who came to visit us for a week. My Father looks amazing and I have not seen him so healthy in as long as I can remember. While visiting I was thrilled to hear about their trip back east to Tennessee to visit my brother (they drove!). While there my father and my brother had the much needed and long time coming opportunity to bond with one another. My dad has even began looking into alternate options for his lungs,… Continue

Posted on December 6, 2008 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments

Brenda Powell

Updates...

Although I have not been posting, I have still made it a daily habit of giving. I have been through a lot this year with my family, business, finances, and it has been very stressful. Trying to cope with everything can be a bit like fighting a war sometimes and can tear you apart at times. I have been doing my best to fight this war and have been helping others to learn to fight theirs as well.

My mother is doing so wonderful after now going through a few months of group therapy and counseling.… Continue

Posted on August 26, 2008 at 11:43am — 2 Comments

Brenda Powell

Day 5 I Think, I have been a little MIA

So things have been crazy as usual. But this time it is a good crazy. Very busy, getting a lot of work and things seem to be picking up. I am so excited because today I found out that one of my most favorite candidates from a recent search who has become my friend got her wish and began working for a great company, with great leaders and launched her own marketing firm- GO CHELSEA!!. I am so happy for her and feel so blessed to know such a great young woman, she is definitely someone to know.

N… Continue

Posted on May 28, 2008 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

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At 11:37am on May 28, 2008, Chelsea Moser said…
Hey Brenda! You're the best! I can't wait to have a long lasting relationship with you! I'm always here for you if you need me!

-Chelsea
At 10:48am on May 28, 2008, Kris Wachter said…
Brenda~
Just wondering how you are doing today and wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you!
Your Friend,
Kris
At 4:48pm on May 22, 2008, Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder said…
Hi there! Welcome to the 29-Day Giving Challenge. I'm so happy you decided to commit. Enjoy your 29-Days. I'm glad to see you're already posting stories in your blog. It's great to share what you gave, any observations you make, as well as notes about what you are receiving throughout the challenge.

HELP US GROW: Our initial goal is to have 2,000 committed givers by the end of July, so please help spread the word. Email the www.29gifts.org link to friends and invite them to join us. Write about the challenge and include a challenge badge on your website, blog or e-newsletter. Or forward the link to media contacts.

Good giving!
Cami Walker
Creator, 29-Day Giving Challenge
At 3:25pm on May 22, 2008, Brenda Powell said…
If you have a free moment, please send an email to my mother and father- see story above) They need all the positive reinforcement they can get. I greatly appreciate all of your help and kind words!

mpowell1025@yahoo.com
At 7:48pm on May 21, 2008, Brenda Powell said…
She was hired!!
At 5:28pm on May 21, 2008, Brenda Powell said…
Day 1: Today I think I may have gotten my niece her 1st paid photography job. She is so talented, but does not see it so hopefully this will open her eyes up to the talent she has. I saw that LWL was looking for a photographer at the upcoming LIVE convention. So I asked if they would consider hiring her, it looks like it may just happen. Lets keep our fingers crossed. :)
At 8:28am on May 21, 2008, Kris Wachter said…
Brenda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you and your parents health and strength to get through these difficult times. Know that you are not alone, I think we've found an amazing group of people here! I am a wonderful listener, if you ever need someone to talk to...

Regards,

Kris Wachter
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