29-Day Giving Challenge

Jain Elizabeth Elstad
  • Duluth, GA
  • United States
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Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on hazylazysusan's blog post Day 23 - Florida Fruit Cake
"Great gift!Makes me hungry!"
Jun 21, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on Lori's blog post Starting the challenge
"What a powerful and inspiring gift!I can't wait to see what the rest of June brings."
Jun 1, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad replied to Love and Beans's discussion Sighs (5th Poetry Contest Entry) in the group 29Gifts Poetry Club
"I love this poem!Makes me want to get my creative juices flowing!"
Jun 1, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on Lori's blog post Starting the challenge
"Lori-Welcome to the challenge.There are always food ideas to get for giving by reading people's blogs.Happy birthday and Happy giving!"
May 28, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on Jain Elizabeth Elstad's blog post Day 21
"Happy Summer to all you teacher's!"
May 25, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad posted a blog post

Day 21

    This past Friday was the last day of school for my 5 year old twin grandsons.Spencer and Logan were blessed to have 2 wonderful teachers for their first year in school.School can be such a scary venture-as you navigate your way through a classroom setting.You have been learning and absorbing information from the day you were born,but in the school setting,there are rules that have to be followed and there is an added competition between the classmates,that wasn't there when you were at home…See More
May 24, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on Michele wwt's blog post A gift given long ago
"What a touching story!You are right about words-they touch people more than we will ever know.Teacher's are such special people.Thanks for sharing your story!"
May 10, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad left a comment for Marina
"Welcome Marina!I hope the giving journey brings you the joy and peace you are missing.It has brought me much happiness over the past 2 years.Happy giving!"
May 10, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad left a comment for Silverwillow
"Welcome to the community-I love your picture and I love that you are a professional faerie!Have a wonderful giving journey!"
Apr 29, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad left a comment for Deb~ Community Manager
"Deb-I am safe here in Georgia.The damage was more to the west of us.I have been staying with a friend in the hospital who has Meningitis.He is going home today so God is truly good!Thanks for the thoughts and prayers for all of us in the path of the…"
Apr 29, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on Sherri's blog post Day seven ... "making memories ... one stitch at a time"
"What a wonderful gift for the two of you-the time spent together is the biggest blessing of all!"
Apr 23, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on Debi's blog post Day 4 & 5 - The little things
"What a great opportunity to interact with someone.Your kindness toward this gentleman will probably make him think twice about his actions in the future.(I know your dog loved the extra attention and getting to play fetch too)."
Apr 23, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad commented on chering's blog post April 23 - Day 1
"Welcome to the community!What a great start on your giving journey!"
Apr 23, 2011
Jain Elizabeth Elstad left a comment for Karen
"Welcome to the challenge and happy giving to you!"
Apr 23, 2011

Profile Information

Why I'm choosing to give:
I would like to be a part of something positive.
What I'd most like to receive:
I would like to receive peace and happiness.
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
I saw the book in the grocery store.
About me:
I am a 51 year old nurse who has been un-employed since July 2009.I am about to lose my house.I started doing some journaling a week ago in a book called 40 days and 40 nights.The book is getting you to focus on a positive goal in your life.I decided to incorporate the 29 Gifts Challenge into my other journaling experience.
Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
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Day 21

Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:27pm 5 Comments

    This past Friday was the last day of school for my 5 year old twin grandsons.Spencer and Logan were blessed to have 2 wonderful teachers for their first year in school.School can be such a scary venture-as you navigate your way through a classroom setting.You have been learning and absorbing information from the day you were born,but in the school setting,there are rules that have to be followed and there is an added competition between the classmates,that wasn't there when you were at…

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Day 4

Posted on February 10, 2011 at 8:01am 5 Comments

Today was a lazy day and keeping with the theme of the month,I did crossword puzzles all day.I haven't done that in a long time and I had forgotten how much I love the simple pleasure of getting lost in the world of words.

Day 4

Posted on February 10, 2011 at 8:00am 1 Comment

Today was a lazy day and keeping with the theme of the month,I did crossword puzzles all day.I haven't done that in a long time and I had forgotten how much I love the simple pleasure of getting lost in the world of words.

Day 3-Round 12

Posted on February 8, 2011 at 7:37pm 3 Comments

 

  Today I wrote a letter of appreciation to my 30 year old daughter,enclosed with her birthday card.Paige turns 30 on Feb. 11.Paige and I have always had a rocky relationship.She was my hard-headed child and we were always banging heads with one another.She is a real animal lover and needless to say while she was growing up,we ended up adopting numerous pets-a skunk,an opossum,lizards,rats,snakes,tarantulas,dogs,cats etc.She brought home my favorite pet,Layla,a Great Dane.I took…

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At 6:48am on December 23, 2012, Deb~ Community Manager said…

JAIN~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

At 6:13am on December 23, 2012, Dawn wwt said…

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At 4:52am on December 23, 2012, Lois55 wwt said…

Happy birthday to you~

At 5:55am on December 23, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

At 5:06am on December 23, 2011, Michele wwt said…

Happy birthday Jain!  :)

At 4:42am on December 23, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…

Happy birthday, I  hope it's a special day!

At 12:30pm on June 22, 2011, Mary Johnson said…

Jain - it was great meeting you, too.  Georgia is a beautiful place - you and Sharon are lucky to live there.  Hope I get to visit again.

At 7:13am on June 22, 2011, Carol Walker said…

Hi Jain,

It was great to meet you and get to know you.  Thank you so much for all your help and support at the events in Atlanta.  You helped to make everything a big success.  God Bless you.  Carol

At 6:33pm on May 10, 2011, Marina said…
Thank you so much for the warm welcome! It is beautiful to be surrounded by positive people no matter what their life serves them every single day!!!
At 7:53am on April 29, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
I am happy to know you are safe Jain~ Take care and hugs to you....
 
 
 

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