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Hi Cami, Your whole posted story parallels mine so much that there are tears running down my face. My sweet cat was Ikabod. He also had kidney failure. It was April of last year. I finally got up the gumption to get a new kitten, Daisy, in December.…
it does seem like the 29 days goes really fast. as Genuine said, we'd love to hear from you now and then. i've enjoyed reading your blogs - best of luck to you and happy giving! Hugs, Dawn
And thank you ... for posting some blogs for us.
I know you'll continue to give. Don't feel obligated to post about each day (or even each week), but I sure would love to keep hearing from you once in a while ... or as often as you'd like to share w…
Yesterday I took a friend out to dinner. Today I brought a load of garden debris to the dump for the local community garden where I have a plot.
I can't believe this first round is over. It doesn't feel like its over, so I guess it isn't really. I d…
No no! The give is all in the intention. Your intention was that you gave up your own desires because you knew how happy it would make someone else to join them in what they wanted. That's not selfish at all. Far from it. The fact you really enjoyed…
who says that giving has to be a chore? just because you enjoyed yourself doesn't make this any less of a give to your friends. i say enjoy it - there will be more than enough times that giving is less enjoyable. Hugs, Dawn
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I'm choosing to give because I want to get out of the standard daily pattern that has emerged in my life. The routine has become dry and I'm sure that giving more will lighten things up!
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Receive? The gift of like-minded people.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Ode Magazine
- About me:
- I am currently a stay at home mom of one boy. I have an MS in clinical nutrition, and an art degree. I love to cook, have outdoor adventures, keep fit, and always have an art project or two going.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
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Days 28 and 29!
Yesterday I took a friend out to dinner. Today I brought a load of garden debris to the dump for the local community garden where I have a plot.
I can't believe this first round is over. It doesn't feel like its over, so I guess it isn't really. I don't know if I'll continue to post, but I do know that I will continue to give at least that little extra. I haven't always been good about responding to all your wonderful comments and posts, but I have read and appreciated every one. You all have be… Continue
I can't believe this first round is over. It doesn't feel like its over, so I guess it isn't really. I don't know if I'll continue to post, but I do know that I will continue to give at least that little extra. I haven't always been good about responding to all your wonderful comments and posts, but I have read and appreciated every one. You all have be… Continue
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 10:06pm — 2 Comments
Day 27
My extra give for the day now seems selfish. At the time it sounded like a good give, and now its all I've got! Today, instead of going home to a project I was looking forward to working on, I spent time with a couple of acquaintances who wanted me to hang out with them. I ended up really enjoying the time, so it doesn't feel like a give at all.
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 10:37pm — 4 Comments
Days 23, 24 and 25
For day 23 I hosted an Easter celebration for family who were on a brief lay-over from Kauai. For day 24 I took care of my friend's 6 year daughter all day because she had the day off school and her mom didn't. Today I was able to stop myself from being negative with my son after hearing from his teacher that his behavior has been terrible for a couple of weeks. Somehow I was able to be present and explain to him in a "kid" way exactly what changes I want to see by the end of the week. He actual… Continue
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 10:19pm — 3 Comments
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- At 4:52pm on December 11, 2009, deb jolliff gave Kristine a gift…
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- At 4:52pm on December 11, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- Wishing for you a day filled with many fond memories you can carry in your heart forever! Have a happy birthday :o)
- At 11:24am on May 17, 2009,
Ruth said… - Hi, Kristine. I hope you'll drop by these pages once in a while. There are so many inspiring stories to read. Joy and happiness to you.
- At 4:07pm on April 22, 2009,
Ruth said…
- Kristine, May those kittens bring much pleasure into your life.
- At 6:04pm on April 3, 2009,
genuine said…
- So I see you are working on being still, and it just makes me think of this:
"Be still and know that I am here." ........a line from a song and from somewhere in the Bible; be still and feel God
I can see why being still would be difficult. I have the problem of trying to do too much (and in too little time).
- At 6:27am on March 19, 2009,
Shawn said… - Welcome Kristine! I hope you find this experience to be a blessing.
Shawn
- At 10:35pm on March 18, 2009,
Elly Rose said… - Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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- At 7:54pm on March 18, 2009,
genuine said…
- Hi and welcome.
Glad you joined 29gifts and So glad you joined our book club...thanks for the recommendation; I'll have to look into that one. There are so many great books out there...so many books and so little time.
I hope your experience with this challenge really does "lighten things up" for you. It's been a wonderful experience for me. Have fun with it and be sure to share some stories with us; I love reading them.
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Well, I lost track of where I was in round two, which is to say, I wasn't doing a very good job of self-care!
I recently had a reading with Mbali. I was very frazzled going into it. Had a lot going on in several directions. Then the house phone sta…
Wow what an incredible photo!!!
Last night I was going through the "junk" drawer looking for an antacid - another thing too many of us need this time of year:) and I came across a gift certificate for a full auto showroom detaining that expires in January.
There is NO way - I wil…
Yesterday, I mailed a copy of a Mitch Albom book " a little bit of faith" to a friend who is going through some treatment.
Last night I was browsing my People magazine, and low and behold I saw "29gifts" book in the giving section idea. I was so ex…
Today I was provided the opportunity to give a lady with diabetes information how to be absolutely cured of diabetes.
I was also given the opportunity to help an elderly lady with cramps in her calves.
I gave my friend some movies that I had taped f…
Very nice gift. I haven't been on the site much since I fnished my 29 days at the end of November. I am finally getting around to reading Cammie's book and reading it this morning made me want to come back to see what givers are giving. Yours was th…
Animals give us SO much, its nice when we can give back to them. Thanks for sharing today. ~Peace and JOY
What a great idea Wendy Jo! I've booked marked the site and plan to spend part of my afternoon sending cards -- thanks for cluing me in to a monetary give that is free for me! :-) I'm also a big believer in arts in schools and my mom was a music tea…
Gabrielle, you learned so much today, about yourself and about how life works. Honesty with yourself is the finest gift you can give and to learn that your happiness (or lack) is in your own hands is priceless. Choose happiness and the Universe will…
Elly Rose, What fun to get caught up with you. I have a Mother in laws tongue that is probably 30 yrs old and was a gift from my mother in law. I was lucky too and my Mother in law was very nice to me. Jan. 11th is my birthday, good way to start my…
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