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  • Houston, TX
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Giving reading without giving clutter... a kind of solution

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December 16, 2009 to December 31, 2009
There is a little boy, Nate, from West Jefferson ( Ohio ), who has had a brain tumor since he was 20 months old. After 3 surgeries and countless rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, Nate (7) has just returned from St. Jude's with the news that he i…
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A creative giving challenge. Put on your 'gifting outside the box' caps to creatively meet weekly giving themes.
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Why I'm choosing to give:
I'm a lifelong "giver" and I want to support this awesome effort.
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A life of simplicity and gratitude.
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About me:
I'm a native Houstonian, a lucky wife, mom's grateful caregiver, an animal rescuer, a notorious giver; an avid traveler, a scuba diver, a reader, a writer, a recovering packrat, a restless job seeker, and a workaholic when I'm employed. I love caring for mom, but I miss working in IT Customer Service.
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A wonderful receive Friday: SNOW!



It snowed in Houston, TX yesterday!!! The elementary school across the street (where all of my 7 brothers and sisters and I went to school), let the children out for a bit to play in the snow. I'm quite sure their Woo-Hoos and hollers and laughter could be heard throughout the neighborhood.

For those… Continue

Posted on December 5, 2009 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

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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

Posted on November 15, 2009 at 8:33am — 6 Comments

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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

Posted on October 31, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

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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

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 5:28pm — 6 Comments

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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

Posted on September 4, 2009 at 5:44pm — 3 Comments

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At 10:12pm on December 19, 2009, Arlene Jacquez said…
thank you for the gift Mary. It was an unexpected and surprising welcome. Thank you again.
At 9:24am on December 19, 2009, Rhonda Hampel said…
DEAR MARY...THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT AND YOUR COMMENT. IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. I LOVE THIS SITE/CHALLENGE, AND I AM SO VERY APPRECIATIVE THAT I'M A MEMBER. IT TRULY IS A HUMBLING EXPERIENCE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO 'PAYING IT FORWARD' EVERY DAY, IF POSSIBLE. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST IN 2010 !! XXOO ;o)
At 6:43pm on December 8, 2009, Stacey West said…
Hi Mary, you are welcome. Hope your day was a good one! Thanks for the thank you gift! It is my first one!
At 5:03pm on December 08, 2009, Lubabat Scotland gave Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead a gift…
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At 9:54am on December 6, 2009, Tammy Spencer said…
Thanks so much for the tip on going to Wish Upon a Hero, I went last night and submited my need and I hope I did it right cuz I didnt get a confirmation saying it was received and so I entered it again and still didnt get one. So I am just praying it went through. You have no idea how grateful we will be if the Lord opens a door for us through, Wish Upon a Hero. God Bless You!!
At 11:24pm on December 5, 2009, Melissa said…
Thank you for listening Mary! I hope you and your husband enjoy the music.
It was made with love. Melissa
At 3:18pm on December 5, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Thanks so much Mary! I am so excited :o) This has made my life so much richer!
At 5:56pm on December 2, 2009, Jacinda said…

At 5:39pm on December 2, 2009, Jacinda said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES MARY FROM NEW ZEALAND!!!!
I hope you have a wonderful & very enjoyable day!
Best of wishes for the coming year!
Love and smiles, Jacinda :)
At 5:23pm on December 02, 2009, Lubabat Scotland gave Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead a gift…
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Happy Birthday Mary! Our birthdays are 2 days apart (mine was Nov 30th) no wonder we have such a kinship. :)
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Animals give us SO much, its nice when we can give back to them. Thanks for sharing today. ~Peace and JOY
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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…
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Paula Swenson commented on Gabrielle Leif's blog post 'Day 6'
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…
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Pat Halverson commented on Elly Rose's blog post 'An update since my last blog'
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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Arlene Jacquez I joined so that I could focus on the needs of others instead of what is missing in my life.
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Oh boy, what a day. This giving challenge has given me, not only an awareness of what I give through the day, or how much other people give, but how much giving brings you into the present. How it forces you to LIVE every day, rather than only being…
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This is pretty cool - Fidelity Investments is donating $1 for every FREE holiday e-card you send. This money goes to buy musical instruments for children in public schools. As a big believer in the arts, I think this rocks!! Here is the web link if…
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I did several gives today, but only one did I really do mindfully. I really try to be more mindful of what I do througout the day, some days are just easier to stay in 'mindful mode' than others. So . . the one thing that I was truly mindful about w…
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yonkersbaby My friend Jimmy in hospital in Philly. Please send up prayers for he & wife Jane, THANKS 29Givers. Love U & God Bless U all for that
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My friend Jimmy had a liver transplant a few months ago - just found out he's in Jefferson hospital in Philly in a coma w/107 degree fever. Please send up prayers for he & his wife Jane, THANKS 29Givers. Love U & God Bless U all for that. (he & Jane…
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Day 18, Friday... I struggled for most of the day on this one and in the end I sent an ecard to Mary in Michigan which was suggested by one of the givers re European bookcrossing, something like that! Anyway, I am sure Mary will receive her ecards s…
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