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Mary Johnson
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- Houston, TX
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Just a little bit of w...
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what can I do for you ...
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Spirit Streams
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Seeking Employment?
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Mary Johnson's Discussions
Help with Meditation
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Gratitude Greetings - Giving Thanks
November 3, 2009 at 12pm to November 26, 2009 at 11pm – World Wide
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Every Day is a Gift 2
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this was kind of a hard one for me. not because i don't ordinarily smile - in fact i smile so much that i was once nicknamed "Smiley" by co-workers - but i had a hard time coming up with something beyond what i do on a daily basis. then yesterday ...
You rock!!!
genuine: where does your cousin live?
I will pray for your cousin's family. I also suggest you add your wish for help on WishUponAHero.com, along with a PayPal link. You never know. I have a lottery ticket from Friday that I haven't checked yet. If I won, I'll help your cousin.
Pennies form heaven . . . :-) hugs!
What a beautiful gift to the earth!
Such a heartwarming story. I love when people find such joy in the simple things in life =o)
Found on etsy.com
I love your joy at receiving the 5 pennies. Most people wouldn't think of that as something to be excited about, but I am with you. A gift is a gift large or small. I think it makes our lives so much richer when we recognize all the gifts that com...
That is so awesome. I, too, live across from a park and most of the time people are really great and clean up after themselves, but the other times.....grrrr...Good for you, too, for taking care of yourself by walking and Jack by training him. Dog...
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Last night my husband and I walked our dog Jack (actually, he usually walks us, but I'm working on that...) around the park for a total of 3 miles! I made a firm commitment to myself that I am going to walk every day to lose weight, get in shape a...
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I'm a lifelong "giver" and I want to support your awesome effort.
Also, I currently have many issues in my life that are keeping me from functioning at 100%. Thanks for the venue to help me refocus on the positive.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Relief from constant pain so I can do more.
A new job that will enable my husband and I to move to the country and live happily ever after with our two moms, lots of foster children and pets, and enough acreage for them all to roam and play (especially our moms!).
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Mailstopper.Tonic.com
- About me:
- I've had a dream for years to start a site that promotes positivity and prompts people to do small things for others. Thank you for encouraging me to start my site, which will focus on one small thing my dad inspired me to do that's guaranteed to brighten anyone's day in seconds....
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Five pennies
Last night my husband and I walked our dog Jack (actually, he usually walks us, but I'm working on that...) around the park for a total of 3 miles! I made a firm commitment to myself that I am going to walk every day to lose weight, get in shape and consistently train Jack.
So today, I got up early, threw on comfortable clothes and took Jack for our daily walk around the park. We live in an old, established neighborhood where my parents were among the first residents some 55 years ago. Walking… Continue
So today, I got up early, threw on comfortable clothes and took Jack for our daily walk around the park. We live in an old, established neighborhood where my parents were among the first residents some 55 years ago. Walking… Continue
Posted on November 15, 2009 at 8:33am — 5 Comments
Days 2 & 3, Round 2: Unemployed 29Gifters, Homeless Cats, Island Calendars, and Loads of Candy
My gifts for yesterday and today (so far):
1. I'm continuing to read through as many 29Gift member profiles as I can and inviting those who are unemployed to a new group on 29 Gifts called Seeking Employment.
My hope is that recruiters, job seekers, and anyone wanting to help others find employment, join this group and work together to improve America's unemployment rate. We can also help each other with resumes, cover lette… Continue
1. I'm continuing to read through as many 29Gift member profiles as I can and inviting those who are unemployed to a new group on 29 Gifts called Seeking Employment.
My hope is that recruiters, job seekers, and anyone wanting to help others find employment, join this group and work together to improve America's unemployment rate. We can also help each other with resumes, cover lette… Continue
Posted on October 31, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments
Day 1, Round 2: Today is all about 29 on October 29th on 29 Gifts
After completing and blogging my first round of giving with 29 Gifts, I became a volunteer and have put more effort into welcoming and encouraging other members than into my second round of giving. I still gave often, but stopped blogging my experiences.
I read a blog today where the new member decided to start the challenge today, since it's October 29th, hoping for good karma. So I'm doing the same and restarting my second round of giving and blogging for 29 days today.
Coincidentally, the c… Continue
I read a blog today where the new member decided to start the challenge today, since it's October 29th, hoping for good karma. So I'm doing the same and restarting my second round of giving and blogging for 29 days today.
Coincidentally, the c… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 5:28pm — 6 Comments
A great give and receive kind of day
Today's winner of the Calligraphy set I donated for a 29Gifts raffle is Becky Erickson! Congrats, Becky! You are my big give for today.
A most wonderful give was sent to me remotely today from fellow 29Gifter and Reiki Master Franny. She had read my profile and saw that I was in need of chronic pain relief. Franny generously used her skills as a conduit to send healing my way. While I didn't receive instant pain relief (Franny said that can come over a couple of days), I definitely felt a warmi… Continue
A most wonderful give was sent to me remotely today from fellow 29Gifter and Reiki Master Franny. She had read my profile and saw that I was in need of chronic pain relief. Franny generously used her skills as a conduit to send healing my way. While I didn't receive instant pain relief (Franny said that can come over a couple of days), I definitely felt a warmi… Continue
Posted on September 4, 2009 at 5:44pm — 3 Comments
A Gift for Cami
While reading a Glamour magazine at the eye doctor today, I noticed a contest for Woman of the Year. Naturally, I thought of our founder and new author, Cami Walker. Cami, my gift to you today was to nominate you for this very deserving title.
TODAY is the deadline for nominations, but if you hurry, you might get a chance to nominate Cami and/or another incredible woman you know before the day is over.
https://secure.glamour.com/magazine/sweeps/nominate_woyy_2009/entry/long/
Good luck, Cami!… Continue
TODAY is the deadline for nominations, but if you hurry, you might get a chance to nominate Cami and/or another incredible woman you know before the day is over.
https://secure.glamour.com/magazine/sweeps/nominate_woyy_2009/entry/long/
Good luck, Cami!… Continue
Posted on September 3, 2009 at 4:43pm — 6 Comments
Comment Wall (83 comments)
- At 8:28am on November 15, 2009,
Marjorie Searl said…
- many thanks
daughter went to rice, wonderful school, great people, we received many gifts from that experience
- At 8:37pm on November 14, 2009,
Sunsmile said… - Hi Mary! Thank you for the warm welcome. I"m so excited to be starting on this journey and will def check out all that you mentioned. Have a great Sunday!
- At 6:59pm on November 14, 2009,
Wendy Jo said… - Thank you for the gift, Mary! And thanks for letting me know about the artists group. I hadn't explored enough yet to find it. I also saw the writers group out there. I will be joining both groups as I write about the healing power of art. Thanks again and I wish you a lovely rest of the weekend.
- At 8:44am on November 14, 2009,
Dayz said… - Mary, Thank you for the two gifts you gave me this morning! When I woke up I was delighted by the "you are a gift" gift and then when I saw your new group, I was excited! Thank you for caring, for reaching out and helping others as they start the first leg of this journey, and then some!
- At 6:45am on November 14, 2009,
Alexis said… - Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for your gift! It was such a special surprise this morning to see that someone I'd otherwise never had known, knew something about me and gave me a gift! There's something magical about that.
I haven't figured out what gift credits mean or quite how this site works, so I thought I would share a quote with you that I think you might like.
"Look forward and be hopeful, look backward and be thankful, look downward and be helpful, look upward and be humble." - Unknown
Have a beautiful Saturday Mary!
Goodness,
Alexis
- At 5:33am on November 12, 2009,
Allie Andersen said… - saw you wish you could move..iowa is a fantastic place for family life..you can get a lot of acres for the money, there are free music nights weekly, many cheap cheap family events, huge farmers markets...i didn't grow up here and was very apprehensive to move here 3 years ago from New Jersey (near philadelphia) but boy does it have a lot to offer!
- At 5:31am on November 12, 2009,
Allie Andersen said…
- thank you for my first present!
- At 6:24pm on November 11, 2009,
Alicia said…
- Thank you for the helpful advice. I am definitely going to check out the Meditation classes. I love to meditate I just wish I would do it more often. I look forward to my giving journey.
- At 3:52am on November 11, 2009,
Peter said… - Hi Mary,
I tried sending you a message but it failed,so this comment is to let you know I will get back to you after I have answers for all the questions you had about Country Manor.
namaste
PEter
- At 3:06pm on November 10, 2009,
Ruth said… - Glad to hear the news on Steve. thanks for the update.
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The sun is finally out - YIPEE! Today was busy. I decided today would be the day to grant a wish on the wishuponahero.com website. My older daughter (16) and I went an purchased clothing items for a baby and young mother. I tried to involve my dau...
Wow Harriet!! You do have sticktoitiveness!! If there is such a thing I would say you have it!! Amazing gives!!
Oh my gosh Erin!! You do have a LOT on your plate right now!! Awesome give to your husband having Thanksgiving and Christmas for so many people!! Good for you providing your friend and her kids dinner also!! She really needs support and love in th...
it sounds like you have learned a great deal in a short time. i especially liked how you noticed that there was a disconnect between what you were thinking and what was actually going on. i will have to keep that in mind. a lot of us have discover...
Good gives!! Sundays are good days to rest. Hope you are feeling good!!
Nice gives Diana. I am jealous that you still have your garden!! Here in Illinois we are finished till next May.
I gave some postcards to a woman that I think will make good use of them. Then I checked in on a friend who was sick.
It's a slow day... time for rest.
Great give Allie. A lot of work!! Nice self give also.
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welcome to the 29 Gifts family, Mary! i hope you find what you are looking for and that you discover that "just you" is plenty. i look forward to hearing more from you. Hugs, Dawn
Today I give my husband the gift of a pretty clean house. Unfortunately, a lot of the things ended up in my van to go to work but, at least it is out of the house :). More things went into a bag for goodwill, a box for the consignment store, and t...
three cheers for you, for not throwing in the towel after the ill-fated pumpkin muffins! how is the compassionate cake thing working out? how many cakes do you have left to make for it?
hope your team wins tonight. Hugs, Dawn
Today I made cookies for me and my family. They lovvvve when I bake cookies, (mostly because they don't have to do the dished) and I knew they would appriciate them.
I have kept up with my giving, but got behind on the blogging - yikes! For Day 18, just as I was thinking of what I could do, I received an email asking for help to bail someone out of "jail" as a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. I don'...
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this was kind of a hard one for me. not because i don't ordinarily smile - in fact i smile so much that i was once nicknamed "Smiley" by co-workers - but i had a hard time coming up with something beyond what i do on a daily basis. then yesterday ...
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