"Prayers and more prayers for Oklahoma as they look for more victims...."
-
Catherine Callan
- Feura Bush, NY
- United States
- GIVING STORIES: Recent 29Gifts Community Blog Posts (6)
- Discussions (4)
- COMMUNITY EVENTS
- Groups (1)
- IMAGES: 29Gifts Community Gallery
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Gifts Received (3)
Catherine Callan's Page
Profile Information
- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I just finished reading Cami's book, which was given to me several years ago, but until last week I was not interested in opening it. Once I did I was hooked.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I want to be able to write without self criticism.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- I read the book
- About me:
- Lover of possibilities, mom, step mom, creator, daughter, poet, partner, dreamer, friend, sister, occupier, seeker of truth.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Catherine Callan's Blog
Days 4 through 6
Posted on December 18, 2011 at 5:54am 9 Comments 5 Likes
Despite my temporary disability (cast on my left foot, walking on crutches), my life has gotten amazingly busy! I have been giving out home made cookies through the days, at offices I visit or to people who come to our house. What a treat for me to see the surprise and delight at receiving something thoughtfully made. On day 5 I gave the gift of time and attention to my mom, whom I have not always gotten along with. I spent an entire day with her... making cookies! (that seems to be the…
Continue Days 2 & 3
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 6:07am 3 Comments 2 Likes
I kept with the cookie theme as that is about all I can do right now. But, it's so great to see the smiles on faces when I hand them a plate of home made cookies, even at holiday time.
Day one or four...
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 8:19am 5 Comments 4 Likes
Yesterday I decided to start over after only three days into my giving challenge because I missed the third day. So, I had an appt. with my orthopedist in the afternoon, supposedly to have a walking cast put on, and decided to make some cookies for the receptionists. This is a busy, very business-like place, where interactions with the front desk are usually terse and short after waiting for a while to get up there. I decided to gift the women who always look so harried and annoyed to see…
Continue Starting Over Early
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 5:22am 4 Comments 2 Likes
With all the best intentions to give something yesterday, I was negligent. So, today will be a new beginning - I have yet to do my give, but my mantra for the day is "I give with gratitude." Glad I am only 2 days in to start over.
Happy Monday all -
Support 29Gifts.org
READ THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING STORY BEHIND THE MOVEMENT
Thank You to Mbali Creazzo for inspiring the 29 Gifts Movement
NEW? Please Read First
COMMUNITY EVENTS
IN OUR GALLERY
PINCURL GIRLS
VIEW THE SHOW
Pincurl Girls by Jen Lukas-Landis encourage girls to avoid self-doubt by looking for happiness and expressing their artistic talents.
SACRED CIRCLE MANDALAS
Purchase art at sacredcircleart.com touchstonesofthesacred.com
TELL YOUR FRIENDS
Latest Activity
Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's video was featuredCami Tells 29Gifts.org Story
16:56
Nov 7 2008: 29Gifts.org Founder, Cami Walker, spoke at the National MS Society Convention. She told the 29 Gifts story to a mixed audience of people living with MS, health care advocates and medical providers. There are about 400,000 people like…
Deb~ Community Manager posted a status"Always remember~ We all have at least one blessing in our lives, or more. Focus on the positives! xo"
© 2013 Created by Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder.
Comment Wall (17 comments)
You need to be a member of 29-Day Giving Challenge to add comments!
Join 29-Day Giving Challenge
I am so happy for you, Catherine!
WISHING YOU A GLORIOUS BIRTHDAY!
Happy birthday, I hope it's an awesome day for you~
May this day fill your heart with joy!
Hi Catherine, nice to be friends!
Have a blessed Sunday and take care. :)
Enjoy a wonderful day, Catherine!
You do what is best for you, Catherine. You can also print out the giving calender and write what you give. I know it has helped me. I hope you have a super day today, take care!
Good evening Catherine~
Hi Catherine! I'm happy to be sharing this journey with you. May it be filled with many blessings. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I'm here to help. Thank you for being here. Enjoy! :)
View All Comments