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thanks for the information! i am an in-between size, which means i often wind up with bras that don't fit quite right. now i know where to send them where they can do some good. good give, both the bras AND the shout out to the rest of us.
Thanks for that Sally . Will be donating my bras asap. Well not all of them of course!
Oxfam is a charity shop in the UK that raises money by selling unwanted clothes, bric a brac, books etc. Money raised is sent to the developing world. Bras however are sent direct because there is such a demand for them as they are expensive to prod…
I heard on the radio today that bras are very much needed in the developing world. So, if you have bras in your drawer that you don't wear take them along to your local Oxfam shop. They will make sure that they are recycled in Africa and other devel…
Nice to have time singing with your Mum. Hope your Dad is on the mend.
Well day 29 has been and gone and what a busy week it has been since I last posted.
I haven't had to plan how to give I recieved the gift of a caring task. Last Tuesday dad broke his hip and while he was in hospital I moved in with mum to look afte…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- To make a positive contriubution to my community
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- Understanding
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- About me:
- Having recently lost my job I'm reevaluating my life and looking at other ways of being. My pace of life is slower and consequently I'm starting to attend to the things that really matter - people, relationships, caring and compassion. I'm 54 years old and want to make a positive contribution.
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Bras for the third world
I heard on the radio today that bras are very much needed in the developing world. So, if you have bras in your drawer that you don't wear take them along to your local Oxfam shop. They will make sure that they are recycled in Africa and other developing countries. Spread the word to your female friends.
Posted on February 20, 2009 at 10:22am — 5 Comments
day 29 gone!
Well day 29 has been and gone and what a busy week it has been since I last posted.
I haven't had to plan how to give I recieved the gift of a caring task. Last Tuesday dad broke his hip and while he was in hospital I moved in with mum to look after her. Mum has Alzheimer's and is immobile. How dad has coped with caring for her in recent months I don't know. It must be the power of love.Dad has resisted any help with care but has now accepted a package of care which seems to suit them both. I'm… Continue
I haven't had to plan how to give I recieved the gift of a caring task. Last Tuesday dad broke his hip and while he was in hospital I moved in with mum to look after her. Mum has Alzheimer's and is immobile. How dad has coped with caring for her in recent months I don't know. It must be the power of love.Dad has resisted any help with care but has now accepted a package of care which seems to suit them both. I'm… Continue
Posted on February 18, 2009 at 1:10pm — 2 Comments
Catch up
Oh dear! It is now day 22 and I haven't written anything for 12 days. I've been focusing on forgiveness - a big gift to myself as well as others. It started on day 11 with a retreat at my local convent, a quite day with meditation and discussion about spiritual matters. Since then I've made regular time for prayer and contemplation, not something I normally do. I've found a Tibetan Buddhist meditation very useful. This meditation asks us to contemplate that every human being was once our mother… Continue
Posted on February 9, 2009 at 4:43am — 2 Comments
days 9 and 10
day 9: still working on painting the bedroom. Didn't give much apart from opening the door for some people in a shop. I was amazed at how such a small act can be really appreciated. I was rewarded with some great smiles. Looked out some art books for a young friend who is going to Florence and alerted him to the not to be missed art experiences.
day 10: Phoned a relative who is having chemo -sometimes she doesn't feel up to conversation so I have to take my cue from her, today was one of those… Continue
day 10: Phoned a relative who is having chemo -sometimes she doesn't feel up to conversation so I have to take my cue from her, today was one of those… Continue
Posted on January 28, 2009 at 1:21pm — 2 Comments
Day 8
Painted the back bedroom to convert it into an office. This is really a give for myself but also helps my husband as he is normally the DIYer but as he is 'nearly an octagenarian' I think he deserves a break. Brian gave me excellent tips on preparing surfaces, brush strokes, cleaning etc. So I learned a lot and I'm developing my skill
Consoled a friend over the death of our last priest and we shared memories. Made her some scones.
An enjoyable day
Consoled a friend over the death of our last priest and we shared memories. Made her some scones.
An enjoyable day
Posted on January 26, 2009 at 12:50pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 8:45pm on November 16, 2009,
Stacey S. said… - Just checking in to see how you are? hope all is well! have a great day!
- At 3:53am on March 10, 2009,
Colleen Friday said…
- I am so pleased you are going on with 29 day giving. I am on my sixth round and feel totally lost if I miss a day on this site.
I am inviting you to join www.teddybearcare. This website was started by 29day gifters in October 2008. We are now a sister site. Please go in and see what its all about.
- At 12:50pm on February 10, 2009,
Elly Rose said… 
- At 3:12pm on February 4, 2009,
sharon said…
Having a coffee with you, virtually!
- At 3:24pm on January 28, 2009,
sharon said…
- I love googleing pics with random words like" heart give beautiful" or "give gift wonderful" I can be on pictures for hours searching and I save everything I love to send later, I read a little about someone and try to make a fit...
Here!
- At 12:38am on January 26, 2009,
Sarah said… - hello,
lovely to hear from you!
nice to know there are people in england enjoying this challenge too :)
im not sure what i want to do with psychology yet, im really enjoying it though. I think i want to put my experience into a worthwhile career, maybe working with deaf or autistic people.
how are you doing?
Sarah
xxxx
- At 9:01pm on January 23, 2009,
Colleen Friday said…
- I am totally impressed with your blogging! Fantastic gives! Its amazing how this daily jotting down our gives we start seeing a larger picture and begin seeing others in a different light. Keep going.
- At 3:13pm on January 23, 2009,
sharon said…
Happy Friday!
-s
- At 12:52pm on January 23, 2009,
Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager said… - Welcome to 29Gifts Sally! Thanks for the friend request!
- At 6:17pm on January 19, 2009,
Stacey S. said…
- Welcome to this amazing journey! I am on round six of my giving and have gotten so much from doing this challenge, the warmth and energy from this site is awesome
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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
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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…
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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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…
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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