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I can't thank you enough for sharing your story. You are a wonderful friend to keep your promise to your friend. If only we all could be blessed to see the light in our lives. Maybe this program is one of those things that starts flickers for all of…
This was so very touching. You are so fortunate to have been with your friend to the end. My best friend passed away about 4 years ago and her family came and took her away to California. I did get to talk with her once just before she passed into a…
You write beautifully. Thank you for sharing Robin's story with us. It was very moving, and made me think of my own journey. My intent is to live my life in such a way that when I'm gone, whether it be from cancer or something else, that I will have…
What a beautiful story. God bless you for being there and also remembering her a dozen years later. I too lost a dear friend so I have felt your pain. The happy memories help!
Wow, thank you for that. You gave to so many of us just by posting it which I'm sure was difficult. A thank you for Robin too.
The Light
“If you want to see her, you must come tonight.” The words were measured, tense, but expected. Robin’s sister was calling from the
hospital. I knew exactly what to do next. I had mentally rehearsed that moment since the first phone call f…
Thank you for the opportunity to join, you have all given me a gift today!
Where we can share stories, writing resources and about writing in general.
I hope that your new job is going well and that you continue to be blessed!
The little girl was right - you were her angel. ...and she was yours!
You have a true gift for the written word. Thank you for the gift of a powerful story this morning. I will cherish it and "remember Robin" today.
Lovely - I too danced at Valentinos, slept out for Springsteen tickets.
Thank you for not letting Robin be forgotten.
it is a gift to be able to be present when someone we love passes to the next life. i read your offering and it really touched me - tears are running down my face. thank you for sharing this with us. Hugs, Dawn
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- To open my heart. To understand myself.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Grace
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- XM Satellite Radio, The Catholic Channel
- About me:
- I am a wife, mother of three and a first grade teacher.
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- Yes
Kathy's Blog
The Light, One dozen years ago my best friend died. I was given a gift that day and as part of my challenge, I share that gift with all of you.
The Light
“If you want to see her, you must come tonight.” The words were measured, tense, but expected. Robin’s sister was calling from the
hospital. I knew exactly what to do next. I had mentally rehearsed that moment since the first phone call from Robin three years prior. I tucked the book, Simple Abundance and The Common Book of Prayer under my arm. I left a note for my children and I called my husband.
I arrived at the hospital and entered Robin’s room. She lay in bed. No hair, no eyebro… Continue
“If you want to see her, you must come tonight.” The words were measured, tense, but expected. Robin’s sister was calling from the
hospital. I knew exactly what to do next. I had mentally rehearsed that moment since the first phone call from Robin three years prior. I tucked the book, Simple Abundance and The Common Book of Prayer under my arm. I left a note for my children and I called my husband.
I arrived at the hospital and entered Robin’s room. She lay in bed. No hair, no eyebro… Continue
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 6:11am — 17 Comments
The Board Meeting
Cliff is a gentle soul. He takes his job as custodian at our school very seriously, not a crumb gets by Cliff. It is as if it is a religious ritual, that he is thanking God for his health and ability to work with each swipe. (In our very secular school) The school district wants to hire a private management firm to take over the maintenance duties in our schools. Cliff would lose his job and the 22 years that he has worked toward retirement and health benefits would be gone. I was asked by a fel… Continue
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 2:22pm — 2 Comments
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- At 7:31pm on November 13, 2009,
Jane said…
- Your memories -- really made me think back to a that time off my life. I was in college, working at Gimbles. I loved Al Pacino, too. I also loved your blog about Cliff. Thanks for your blogs.
- At 6:20pm on October 29, 2009, Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead gave kathy a gift…
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- At 6:38pm on October 28, 2009,
Elly Rose said… - Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
- At 4:46pm on October 28, 2009,
Stacey S. said… - Welcome to this amazing journey!!!
- At 2:36pm on October 28, 2009,
Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead said…
- Hi, kathy. Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
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On Day 5 I also gave a gift to myself. I talked to Mbali to get my personalized medicine necklace. I am so excited to add this part to my healing journey.
On Day 6 I again went to the hospital to support my sister, her husband and my niece. I am ve…
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Gabrielle,
I am a high school teacher and my experience is that there are very few 17 year old girls out there that are as wise and mature as you. I wish I had the insight you have when I was your age --shoot, when I was 27! It takes most women so l…
Gabrielle...you are a wise soul. I'm so happy you found your truth and can now speak your truth.
Namaste'
I only gave a small gift today as I spent most of it sequestered in my home cleaning. I actually woke up in a panic that I had forgotten to give yesterday! Then I remembered that I did actually give a bottle of Prosecco to my friends as a thank you…
Thanks ladies for your sweet comments and reminding me I am not alone in this world:-) I thought about volunteering on Christmas day at a homeless shelter. I looked one up called 'the Pine Street Inn' here in Boston but I need to go through an appli…
Today my gift is going to be to take Charlie to get his picture taken with Santa. Chris and Charlie and I are going to the nearby mall to get his pictures taken. I feel like this could wait until one day this week, but I am happy Chris will get to b…
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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…
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