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Well, it just got worse until finally today I realized it was strep throat (I have had it many times, but this time it crept up, masquerading as a cold on the first day). I hope that I didn't inadvertently pass it on to anyone. Still spiking fever...
i think that you showed very good judgment in not exposing others to your bug. your "keep" is definitely a give. i know it's disappointing that you couldn't complete the walk, but there is always next time. take care of yourself and feel better so...
Giving a gift to yourself and others by 1) taking care of your own health, and 2) stopping your walk to keep others from getting ill is the greatest gift. Make some 'chicken soup', whatever that may be for you, and get better.
So sorry you missed your walk. Get well soon and focus on the next important thing you look forward to. Take it easy and GET WELL SOON :o)
That is incredibly sad!! We are so hard on ourselves sometimes it is just crazy. I know I do the same thing, but you should never have attempted the walk sick! Now, stay in bed and take care of yourself and try not to feel guilty about it!! I get ...
And I do feel ridiculously guilty for not completing the walk. How sad is that?
Thursday night, the night before the Breast Cancer 3Day, I started getting what I thought was a cold, so went to bed early thinking that I could kick it and be ready for the walk. I thought that walking 60 miles with a cold couldn't be as bad as c...
Hope it goes well. PS - I never had a cat. I always wanted one.
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i hope you have good weather for the 3 Day walk. i wish i lived near enough to a walk that i could participate. i thank you for your participation. Hugs, Dawn
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- I have always been a giver, and it will be good to document how I give and how I feel when I do it. I have no idea what will come of these 29 days, but I am sure that it will be the first of many 29 day cycles.
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- I am a 55 year old divorced woman who is thankfully nearing the end of the worst year of my life. I firmly believe that there are cycles in life and that the bad is balanced by the great. I have always been a giver - pay it forward has been a motto of mine for many years. I am a transplanted Canadian in Arizona, who doesn't miss the snow, not one little bit!
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Day 10 and 11 - a keep is as good as a give....in this case
Well, it just got worse until finally today I realized it was strep throat (I have had it many times, but this time it crept up, masquerading as a cold on the first day). I hope that I didn't inadvertently pass it on to anyone. Still spiking fever, but not so high or as often, so I think improvement is happening. Haven't been out the door, but my gift today and yesterday has been to NOT share the crud.
Posted on November 15, 2009 at 8:02pm — 1 Comment
Day 9 - a disappointment and a give
Thursday night, the night before the Breast Cancer 3Day, I started getting what I thought was a cold, so went to bed early thinking that I could kick it and be ready for the walk. I thought that walking 60 miles with a cold couldn't be as bad as chemo, and had every intention of walking all three days. The "cold" got much worse and I had to stop walking at 8 miles, when I was shaking so badly I could barely stand up. I really believed I could walk, albeit slowly, but after noticing the number of… Continue
Posted on November 14, 2009 at 4:45pm — 5 Comments
Day 8 - Two gives - one from me and one from my cat
Babysitting again, but at my house. The kids were absolutely infatuated by my Balinese cat, and I have to say that I think she had more of a give than me. She was awesome with them, and I just lover her all the more.
Tomorrow starts the 3Day. I have a cold but I think that chemo is much worse, so I'll be there with Vaseline on my feet....
Tomorrow starts the 3Day. I have a cold but I think that chemo is much worse, so I'll be there with Vaseline on my feet....
Posted on November 12, 2009 at 4:59pm — 2 Comments
Day 7 - a little late
Yesterday I babysat. Thos who know me well will be completely shocked, and I have to say it was both fun and exhausting. I took care of my sister's partner's kids so that my sis and partner could have a date whild they were here visiting. It helped that we came with gifts (mum came too), both of which were a huge hit. I do, however, regard the sitting as the gift for the day....
Posted on November 12, 2009 at 9:32am — 2 Comments
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- At 7:32pm on November 14, 2009,
Dawn said…
- Dear Elaine - done and done! i went to your link and added my little bit to the donations. every dime helps! pamper yourself now and get better soon. Hugs, Dawn
- At 7:09am on November 13, 2009,
Dawn said…
- thanks for asking me to be your friend! hope your cold is better quick. Hugs, Dawn
- At 5:44pm on November 12, 2009, Dawn gave Elaine a gift…
Elaine - do you have a web site where i could sponsor you for your walk? i would consider it a privilege. let me know please if you don't mind. Hugs, DawnFrom the Gift Store
- At 9:11pm on November 07, 2009, Lubabat Scotland gave Elaine a gift…
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- At 12:17pm on November 5, 2009,
Paul said… - Welcome to the Challenge Elaine. I am sure this will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenges cause you to stretch. I hope you have a wonderful time giving and I look forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Paul
- At 11:18am on November 5, 2009,
Stacey S. said… - Welcome to 29 Gifts! 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.
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Support our Cause of the Month
In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. We are so deeply touched and impressed by Lubabat's strength of character & spirit. Lubabat was diagnosed with MS in the mid 90s and then in August of 09, she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her reaction has been so inspirational - she is thriving through giving. She is hosting a Christmas Give and her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month and would be grateful for your support!
Happy giving!
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
- At 9:34am on November 5, 2009,
Elly Rose 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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My first act of giving is to attend worship. Giving myself and my thanks to God for an hour seems like a great way to start.
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Thurs - Gave a great turkey meal to my friends. Got joy and laughter in return. We had a great time!
Fri - Gave my dog a bath. I got to see her run around and rub herself silly on the couch. Hilarious!
Sat - Secretly slid a "love" no...
That is a beautiful experience you shared! How kind of you and how much you touched that family - and yours. Giving is the way to live. I'm loving this whole Giving perspective more each day and you are a great example to me!
This comes from the Daily Om....thought today's message was perfect for this site:
December 1, 2009
Everything You Do Matters
The Ripple Effect
In a world of six billion people, it’s easy to believe that the only way to initiate profound transf...
Well today I started my first day of "retirement" and my 4th day of giving by visiting one of my favorite sites, Kiva.org. Since I spent 20 years in business for myself, I understand how hard it is to get a start--- so to help another woman get a ...
Thanks for your kind support!
omg this is a beautiful shot! i hope someday to be able to have a moment like this! love it!
This is such a wonderful source of inspiration! I'm going to the library today, and will ask if I can volunteer an hour or two a week. Thank you!
Oh the wonderful teenage world - when you know all the answers and still some! So pleased Sami didnot have to walk around with an orange spot on her head - Three cheeres for Mom for coming to the rescue - Sami enjoy every moment of your wonderful ...
There is nothing like a good haircut to make you feel on top of the world. Have fun being good to you.
A good start to "caring for self "round. Enjoy - it is well worth doing!
This year has flown by! The gifts 've given over the past few days included listening to a friend, showing patience, feeding hungry teens after school, and being open to people. I've also passed the word on about the web site to people who could u...
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