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i want to cry too! that ;picture said it all! i heart you!
Oh, how sweet! I'd love this!
Where we can share stories, writing resources and about writing in general.
someone did this for me once - it's so nice!!
oh, yr sweet. the gift was all mine, trust me. doesn't diminish at all what you did for your relatives!! sounds very very sweet. thanks for the awesome idea!
Hi friends,
I just wanted to share my experience with this give idea.
I made 6 Easter baskets with my kids help (they even made cute colored drawings of Springtime). I called a local nursing home/sr.center and asked if they could give me the names...
I have to be honest, when I went to the Julee of Heart collection page, this little face of the pouty little princess just jumped off of the page at my heart. I feel like I know that little girl. The photo actually made me gasp. It's beyond touchi...
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I'm blessed beyond belief. I believe little things can and do make a difference.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Channels for written expression. Good Karma. Word of mouth help with my growing business. Hearing how everyone felt about this challenge. And an autographed copy of Cami's new giving book. ; )
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
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- About me:
- I am a stay at home, work at home mom of 3 boys. Ages 2-16! (God help me!) I am the founder of Czela Bellies CesareanWear - the ORIGINAL undergarments made specifically for the recovering c-section mom.
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End of the Challenge-What I have learned
By accepting this challenge
we decide to shine a light
on our conscious
on our soul.
By doing this challenge
we actively look for chances...
chances.
to help others, to heal others.
By completing this challenge
I've learned
that I have been this kind of person
all along.
What comes naturally to me,
has made me realize
that I am the kind of person
that I would be friends with.
that I would want on my side
that I really like the person I am.
Took an internet challenge
for me to understand
and a… Continue
we decide to shine a light
on our conscious
on our soul.
By doing this challenge
we actively look for chances...
chances.
to help others, to heal others.
By completing this challenge
I've learned
that I have been this kind of person
all along.
What comes naturally to me,
has made me realize
that I am the kind of person
that I would be friends with.
that I would want on my side
that I really like the person I am.
Took an internet challenge
for me to understand
and a… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2008 at 9:28am — 5 Comments
Day 29 It's just simple cupcakes for my last day...
Day 29 found me putting so much pressure to find the right gives, that I almost failed completely. As our busy days suck us up and hold us tight by the throat, the clock keeps ticking...and now all I have to offer is a box of Betty Crocker devils food chocolate cake mix and some cupcake tins. *sigh*...however, my neighbor, and mommy playmate, and really, my sanity during the mommy days , is my hero. She's got twins, the same age as my little one, and she's been blessed with another little one, n… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2008 at 9:12am — 5 Comments
Day 27-28 Almost over? Looking for my gift-ees....
Day 27- I'm a junkie. A Magazine Junkie that is. If it's at the supermarket check out, it's my impulse item. I don't discriminate. I read the parenting mags, the beauty and fashion mags, decorating mags, music mags, and ok, I will admit it, the Woman's World magazines that my mother in law got me addicted to! (The daily affirmations page is hysterical..I love to read them out loud to my husband.) Anyway..I gathered up my latest monthly hoard, and separated them into stacks of 2 or 3, wrapped che… Continue
Posted on May 1, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Day 23-26 During the Giving Challenge, it's interesting how easy it is to say YES
At every tip jar opportunity, I gave. At every "would you like to Donate" request, I gave. So hopefully the teams at Starbucks, Greenlee's, Baskin Robbins (what, it was for the kids!), and Chipolte Grill will be a bit happier. Contributed again to Autism Speaks, and The March of Dimes.
I wrote an email to the San Jose Mercury News to tell them about this amazing challenge Cami has started.
Now the bigger ones...I bought my son a new phone. Now, this might be a little selfish actually. I couldn… Continue
I wrote an email to the San Jose Mercury News to tell them about this amazing challenge Cami has started.
Now the bigger ones...I bought my son a new phone. Now, this might be a little selfish actually. I couldn… Continue
Posted on April 29, 2008 at 1:00pm —
Day 19-22 Catching Up - busy week & I really like my son's new girlfriend...
Geez..it's been awhile. Not sure I've done something Every Single Day, other than just being the best mom I can be, and giving my best & my time for my family. My husband's been out of town on biz, so getting everyone ready and off to school was, um, fun. I worked for 2 days off and on, on a new friends copywriting project. (She liked it! She really liked it!) I sent a bonus pair of undies to a spectacular customer all the way in Australia. I sent my dad some pics, and today gave my teenage… Continue
Posted on April 24, 2008 at 9:30pm —
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- At 9:03am on February 8, 2009,
Ruth said… - Great blog. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and the comments. Hope that you're still finding that a small give can make a big difference.
- At 9:17pm on November 5, 2008,
Alice Aspen March said… - What a lovely gift you gave me way back in May...yes, Fred Rogers was a very special guy, and it was my privilege to work with him and to facilitate his remaining on PBS. I am collecting stories about him...there are many...from everywhere. If you have one to share, I would be grateful. His books are also wonderful. What you saw was who he was. I have a picture of him with my son and his daughter which I truly treasure. Thank you much. Alice (from the neighborhood!)
- At 1:24pm on October 10, 2008,
Pat said… - At my age the biggest thing I should be thinking of is my cholesterol and blood pressure. I did not envision my life taking this kind of turn. I have been recently fired so now I'm on unemployment for the first time in my life and that's really dreadful after 38 years in education.
Got no medical insurance, but the good part is that I'm not sick and obviously can't get sick until a year from December when I can get medicare to possibly serve my needs.....who knows.
Got my alcoholic - not to be placed in the plus column. Apparently there is no work for me anywhere currently, but I think that makes me kind of a symbol of the nation at the moment. Altogether I'm not in the best place at the current time.
Now this is what I thought would happen. I would work for 35 years, retire when my husband did and we'd travel a little, go see the grandchildren and enjoy a quiet life. In reality, if I can get a job (eventually) I will work way up into my 70s, my grandchildren will grow up even without my visits and probably be OK, and my husband will still be an alcoholic, hopefully not in jail or wrapped around a tree somewhere.
Girl, I just wanna say SHIT!!!!
Having got that out of my system, I have much to be grateful for - don't I KNOW that - and life is what it is. I imagine I can be happy working until I drop over because there are 24 hours in every day and you've got to do something with them. There is a great deal in life you can't control, so figure out what you can, and make your changes there. Love those around you and be available to be of service when asked. Stop being a doormat if you find youself looking at the bottom of someone's shoe, and get a sense of humor. Practice making your face into a smile and only cry when you are in the shower where it doesn't seem so "wet" on just your face alone.
- At 8:04am on October 9, 2008,
Whitney Grunder said… - Thank you for your comment! You seem like a very encouraging individual. That is a gift in itself! I'm glad your challenge was so successful. :)
Hope that you share your learned blessings with all of those around you!
- At 9:28am on October 8, 2008,
Angela Hunt said… - Thank you for the kind words! I'm starting to already feel the excitement and hope of this challenge and only three days into it, some wonderful things have happened.
- At 9:58pm on October 7, 2008,
E. Lee said… - Hi Jennifer! Thanks for visiting me. Love what you've done with your profile page! Maybe by day 29 things will be looking this organized. Nice to read about your experience.
E.
- At 9:45pm on October 7, 2008,
Melinda said… - This was a portrait of her friend, which actually looks a lot like the little girl! My daughter is 4 and is participating in the 29 day give as well, she decided that painting pictures for people is the way she likes to give, so everyday I get a painting or two or three or four. I never thought it would inspire her to be an artist, I love it! We are on day seven!
- At 8:54am on October 1, 2008,
Mari An Willis said… - Just moving back to So. Texas after being gone for 25 years. Glad fall is arriving as I am much more energetic. You may not miss the heat either. Had a wonderful give yesterday.....well, was it a give or receive?...spent the morning with my 82 year old neighbor taking her to Wal-Mart for the first time in 6 mos., to her favorite restaurant that she and her late husband used to frequent for some "pigs" and "best coffee". Getting to know her is a pleasure. Have a blessed day.
- At 7:37am on October 1, 2008,
Kellie Venturini said… - Thank you so much! The Langston Hughes necklace is sold, I am working on another one right now. Some of the sold pieces are at a shop in old town spring called Harpers on Main Street. I love to create inspirational jewelry so it’s really nice to hear positive feedback. I hope your week is going great!
- At 7:43pm on September 30, 2008,
Karen Parker said… - Hi Jennifer,
Thank you. This is a beautiful website. Thank you for the welcome :-)
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