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Why I'm choosing to give:
For spiritual benefits
What I'd most like to receive:
Peace of mind (update-got it)

As of 2009:
a trip to South Africa to hug Colleen's neck and help Maureen comfort kids

AND donations to pay for shipping 100 handmade child sized quilts to the children of Operation Teddy Bear Care in South Africa affected by Aids Epidemic!
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Karen Fedder
About me:
52 year old female recovering addict, sponcee, sponsor, friend, wife, mom, granny and leather artist from Woodstock GA-USA, (metro Atlanta) living a 12 step program for 17 plus years.
Website:
http://leatherbookcovers.net
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http://teddybearcare.ning.com/profile/sharon
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At 7:42pm on December 19, 2009, Elly Rose said…

At 8:14am on December 15, 2009, Christi U. said…


Santa needs to hire more penguins. ;)
At 7:13am on December 15, 2009, Christi U. said…


Your puppy in the snow would have a blast playing with these penguins. Heh. Have a holiday season full of smiles! And don't let the gloomy weather sneak up on you!
At 2:31pm on December 10, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Fabulous Sharon! She's all smiling here :o) xoxo
At 1:15pm on December 10, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Kenny says to tell you she loves it and you for sending it to her! She also threw a hug in there somewhere! XoXo You are so sweet! Thanks Sharon :o)
At 12:43pm on December 10, 2009, deb jolliff said…
I am so happy you feel better Sharon! I know what you mean though, this has made me feel better also! Bless you for all the fabulous gifts! Kenny (grandaughter we are raising, shes's 5) Loves them all and I do too! Wish I knew how to do that!! God Bless and have a nice evening! You are loved by many in this community! Smiles and hugs to you :o)
At 5:54am on December 10, 2009, deb jolliff said…
I love my snowman Sharon! Thank you for being so thoughtful! You are a blessing in my life!
At 12:21pm on December 9, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Sharon you have made my day! Believe it or not, I collect snowmen!!! I have hundreds! I love your gift! Consider your self hugged :o)
At 2:55pm on December 1, 2009, Determined said…
Hi Sharon! Just wanted to say Hello!
Julie

At 5:44am on December 1, 2009, Mary Loging said…
Good morning, Sharon. I'm drinking my first cup of coffee here in Florida. Hope all is well with you and yours in Woodstock. Have a blessed day.

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." Calvin Coolidge

"The competing views of success in our world often create an interesting tension. Society tends to define success in terms of accomplishments and awards, material possessions, and profit margins. In the football business, winning is the only thing that matters.
God’s Word, however, presents a different definition of success; one centered on a relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for God that allows us to love and serve others. God gives each one of us unique gifts, abilities and passions. How well we use those qualities to have an impact on the world around us determines how “successful” we really are….
God’s definition of success is really one of significance, the significant difference our lives can make in the lives of others. This significance doesn’t show up in win-loss records, long resumes, or the trophies gathering dust on our mantels. It’s found in the hearts and lives of those we’ve come across who are in some way better because of the way we lived."-From Tony Dungy's book Quiet Strength.


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Live A Life That Matters:

Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.

There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.

It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.

Your grudges, resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will finally disappear.

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