"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves~ Philippians 2.3"
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Kirsten
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Getting Started
I have created a plan to help me get started with this 29 day challenge, and I am excited to get going! I guess that feeling excited and anxious to go could be my "first gift"... to myself!
And now, let the challenge begin!
And now, let the challenge begin!
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I love this idea of purposefully paying attention to how we treat others.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- A better insight into myself and how often I positively impact the day of others (of course, milk chocolate isn't so bad as a gift either!).
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- from Sassy at bloggedy blog blog
- About me:
- I have been happily married to the love of my life for 13 years, I try to be a good daughter and sister, I LOVE being an aunt, I read whenever I can, and I am constantly trying to improve my photography skills.
- Website:
- http://bkmurphy.blogspot.com
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- yes
Welcome to my 29-Days Giving Challenge!
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Is this the end?
Posted on November 14, 2008 at 10:25am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I don't think so!!!! Paying attention for ways to give has become much more a part of my daily life because of this challenge. So, even though I will now be posting my last official updates for the challenge, giving is something I intend to keep on doing (and blogging about!). This challenge has impacted me greatly as I have become more aware of the power of one person to make someone else's day bright. Thanks for leading the way, Saucy! I would not have found this challenge without your… Continue
I'm still giving...
Posted on November 5, 2008 at 4:15pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
... I just haven't had time to blog (boo!).
And now my update to show I am still working on this challenge.
Oct. 24 = Day 9 = Movies and Treats
I gave my friend, Marcy, and her little girl a gift certificate to the movies complete with treat bag.
Oct. 25 = Day 10 = Cupcakes and a Visit
I went with our missionaries to visit a great family and deliver them some cupcakes.
Oct. 26 = Day 11 = Singing in the… Continue
And now my update to show I am still working on this challenge.
Oct. 24 = Day 9 = Movies and Treats
I gave my friend, Marcy, and her little girl a gift certificate to the movies complete with treat bag.
Oct. 25 = Day 10 = Cupcakes and a Visit
I went with our missionaries to visit a great family and deliver them some cupcakes.
Oct. 26 = Day 11 = Singing in the… Continue
Oct. 23 = Day #8 = A Thank You Lunch
Posted on October 23, 2008 at 7:47pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
As an elementary school librarian, things stay busy in my world. I am truly blessed to have a fabulous Assistant Librarian and some awesome volunteers to help keep things running smoothly (even when it seems that the "Lilliputians" might take over and tie us up!).
So, to say thanks to Diane (my Assistant Librarian) and Stephanie (an awesome girl who has been working her tail off to help me relabel and update book information in the… Continue
Oct. 22 = Day # 7 = "BOO!" You've been "SPOOKED!"
Posted on October 23, 2008 at 7:30pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
What's October without a little "BOO" or without being "SPOOKED"? This tradition started a few years ago with our friends The Ayles, and it has lived on even though they have moved far, far away!
A good "BOO" means delivering a plate of goodies to a friend who doesn't expect it. This gift is one that has to be paid forward because the recipient is challenged to "BOO" two other people in 5 days.
So, our gift tonight… Continue
A good "BOO" means delivering a plate of goodies to a friend who doesn't expect it. This gift is one that has to be paid forward because the recipient is challenged to "BOO" two other people in 5 days.
So, our gift tonight… Continue
Oct. 21 = Day 6 = "Choose-Your-Gift"
Posted on October 21, 2008 at 7:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Today I did a "choose-your-gift" for my sister-in-law. I put together two choices for her to choose from (is it mean that I knew it would be a hard choice for her?).
Choice # 1 = Super Scrapper (an assortment of scrapbook items)
Choice # 2 = God Bless America (patriotic decor and pillows)
As I anticipated, she had a hard time choosing!
Here is… Continue
Choice # 1 = Super Scrapper (an assortment of scrapbook items)
Choice # 2 = God Bless America (patriotic decor and pillows)
As I anticipated, she had a hard time choosing!
Here is… Continue
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Thanks~
BJ
Thanks for the encouragement on blogging. When I started this challenge, I had never blogged before. This is easy, it is all set up for you. I will probably never be a champion blogger. I went to your site. I loved it. Why to Oregon to rest. I am from there, and just might be moving back.
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Good giving!
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