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Thank you so very much. Any amount will help him so much! And prayers are always more than welcomed. Thank you.
Oh, Cami! Thank you so much! *crying happy tears*
Thanks for telling us about Paul. I just donated $10 as my give for the day. Today is Day 15 of my 12th 29-day cycle of giving. My, how time flies!
it sounds like you have a lot on your plate-no wonder you haven't had time to blog for awhile! you are such a good friend to Paul. i hope that a donor is found soon. and also that your foot heals well and quickly. be sure to give yourself the care...
Wow. It's been a long time since I've blogged here. I haven't given up the Giving, and this movement is on my mind daily. And I've been working each day on finding ways to give.
I underwent another surgery on my foot a few weeks, so I'm back to b...
Paul Gibbs is a 34-year old Salt Lake City, Utah film student and part-time Clark Planetarium employee who is also helping to raise his 4-year-old nephew and 2-year-old niece. Having lived his entire life with impaired kidney function – he underwe...
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I have long believed that it is by giving that we truly receive.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Hmmm. True joy. The kind of joy that completely fills and radiates from every cell and fiber of one's being.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- A post in a MySpace group
- About me:
- I am a wife and mother, a reiki healer, an intuitive, and a performer. I have a soft spot in my heart for charity work and love participating in fundraisers however I can. If I ever had to choose between canolli and tiramisu, I think I'd implode.
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- http://leisl.blogspot.com
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- http://www.vestasophia.com
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"Give!" Said the Little Stream
When I was a very little girl, this was my favorite Sunday School song.
"Give!" said the little stream.
"Give, oh give! Give, oh give!
Give!" said the little stream as it hurried down the hill.
"I'm small, I know
But wherever I go
The grass grows greener still!"
Singing, singing all the day,
"Give away, oh give away!"
Singing, singing all the day,
"Give, oh give away!"
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It's been awhile
Wow. It's been a long time since I've blogged here. I haven't given up the Giving, and this movement is on my mind daily. And I've been working each day on finding ways to give.
I underwent another surgery on my foot a few weeks, so I'm back to being housebound which really adds to the challenging aspect of the challenge. I've been working my way through the emotions of my daughter's choice to put her baby - my first grandchild - up for adoption. I've waded through grief and anger and frustrati… Continue
I underwent another surgery on my foot a few weeks, so I'm back to being housebound which really adds to the challenging aspect of the challenge. I've been working my way through the emotions of my daughter's choice to put her baby - my first grandchild - up for adoption. I've waded through grief and anger and frustrati… Continue
Posted on February 14, 2009 at 1:43pm — 2 Comments
Every ending a new beginning
What a holiday season this has been! Once again, it's been a roller-coaster ride. My mother-in-law was scheduled for surgery earlier this month, but got sick at the last minute and had to reschedule. She'll be having that surgery next week. My husband's employer put the word out that there would be no more overtime allowed until further notice, so any overtime worked will count towards personal time instead. This is good and bad. The money would be so nice right now, with holidays and birthdays… Continue
Posted on December 30, 2008 at 11:50am — 1 Comment
The Party
Last night was my husband's office party. It's a very nice event every year - a buffet dinner & dancing at a fancy restaurant overlooking the city. They really go all out every year for their employees. This year was no different. With one exception. This year they held a silent auction at the dinner. Several groups of employees put together gift baskets (using company funds) that were sold to the hightest bidders with all proceeds going to the local Food Bank. This just on the heels of a fo… Continue
Posted on December 12, 2008 at 4:05pm — 2 Comments
It continues ... quietly
It's been awhile since I've blogged. No excuse, really. My giving hasn't let up one iota. I think a part of me was afraid that it might if I let the blogging go, but it hasn't. I guess what I always felt was natural to me really IS natural to me. The one thing I have noticed, tho, is that this project - 29Gifts - is on my mind daily, as are the people involved. I wonder, as I contribute a few dollars at the grocery store to their food bank drive, what wonderful insight so-and-so has and what gre… Continue
Posted on December 9, 2008 at 7:04am — 1 Comment
Giving something you didn't think you could live without
This has been been quite the week. My husband had his post-op appointment and is healing well from carpal tunnel surgery. I saw another specialist about my foot (not too encouraging). And the doctors decided to induce my daughter on Friday and take her her baby a month early because he was experiencing Intrauterine Growth Restriction and the doctor felt it would be safer for both the baby and my daughter to take it early. So ... after a not-so-great labor (her blood pressure and the baby's heart… Continue
Posted on November 23, 2008 at 12:39pm — 4 Comments
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- At 10:31am on January 1, 2009,
Sabriyah Fatimah said… 
New Year - Glitter Graphics
Glitter Graphics for Hi5, Orkut, Myspace, Friendster Best wishes for a happier, more prosperous, successful, peaceful, and abundantly gracious new year!
- At 10:02am on December 14, 2008,
Sabriyah Fatimah said…
- Hello- I thought this was nice for everyone regardless of religion or beliefs. Have a peaceful, beautiful day of the spirit.
A holiday affirmation:
I embrace the holiday season with joy and an open heart. I look at this time of year through the eyes of a child full of excitement. I gift others with kindness and a sincere smile. I feel at peace and view my life as the miracle that it is.
from Phylameana's wonderful holistic healing email
- At 10:19am on November 12, 2008,
Alena said… - Leisl, thank you for leaving a comment for me - the positivity and acknowledgement of good in even the smallest of things is inspiring. Thank you for "helping me see"
- At 8:33pm on October 7, 2008,
Kirsten said… - Yes Leisl! I've decided we could all made do with a reset button, so here's one for you! ;D
- At 6:00am on October 6, 2008,
Sabriyah Fatimah said…
- Thanks for the good advice. Actually I didn't take care of myself much yesterday or today (so far) and I know I need extra rest. Thanks for reminding me!
- At 8:56am on October 4, 2008,
Dennis Bergendorf II said… - Good morning! My monkey and my wookiee have both been jagged little pills, but not too bad, really. Elias was upset last night that things weren't going his way, and so he didn't want to eat dinner, and eventually fell asleep on the couch long before his usual bedtime. Daycare explained he didn't nap at all yesterday, so that sums that up. Iain has been mostly awake since about 3 this morning. He's obviously tired, but he just won't kick off to sleep soundly.
(*Sigh!*)Parenthood, huh?
- At 10:46pm on September 29, 2008,
Tantra Bensko said… - Joy lit up and glowing and scintillating and vibrating to you!
- At 4:57pm on September 29, 2008,
Rachel Adams said… - Yay! Thanks for inviting me! I really had to think about it... because I don't want to commit to something I won't really do. But I'm going to do this. So, here goes.
- At 8:53am on September 25, 2008,
Sabriyah Fatimah said…
- You're welcome. I really like your stream song. The picture is also beautiful. I had to give up both cannolli and tiramisu when I found out I am very allergic to dairy. My son says, "I had better remember to be nice to you because you can't eat pizza anymore." Have a wonderful day. - Sabriyah
- At 9:49am on September 19, 2008,
Johnny said… - Hi Leisl! Thanks for the welcoming comment :) Sending you some happy vibes for today!
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thank you for the comments. i realize now that i was looking at this all wrong. i think i will use the blog as a personal reminder of my journey and not worry about anything else.it is a good way to keep a record of gifts given and, when they happ...
We take a particular standardized test several times a year. After looking at the student data and seeing who made the greatest gains, I decided to treat those students to a surprise! Today one student was able to have an internet lunch with me ( ...
Today's gift was especially fun because I re-visited something that I used to love to do when I was a kid - write letters. Snail mail. I noticed that my old friend from jr. high had posted a facebook status (aha...facebook reveals so much about wh...
Hey bugs - I had the same struggle, i always go out of my way to NOT tell anyone. I lost track on day 18 so I started DAY one yesterday and I am going to just blog about what I received. That way, I can continue to give without always having to sh...
there is no gift too small and you are doing this for you but i understand your struggle. somehow a daily good deed feels devoid of goodness if you run around telling people about it. you don't have to write what you gave, you can just do a creati...
It is so difficult to loose a loved one. I hope that you will eventually find yourself peaceful and at ease. You are a continuation of your grandmother. She is still with you.
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i'm trying to get over an internal stuggle i am having about posting my good-doings on a web site. i've never been one to tell people when i do a nice deed for another so posting it for all to see feels like bragging in some way but i'm trying to ...
Last night after work I went down to Washington Square Park for a World AIDS day rally. It was great. I was surrounded by many who had lost many to HIV/AIDS and/or living with it just like me. I, for one, kept thinking about my mission in this lif...
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