Day 1-Handmade cards for my Mama.

[Sarah4265]

I decided that today was a good day to start my challenge.  One year ago in May my husband left me for his classroom assistant.  Today, she had his baby.  I wanted to put a positive spin on this day and think about how I could share my gifts with others rather than dwell on what I've lost and what I feel like I'm lacking in my life.  So my mantra this morning was, "Today I give peacefully." I also have two small children of my own, and run a small in-home childcare so I spent today caring for eight children under the age of seven. My Mom also had a minor procedure done to her heart today, so I had a lot on my mind and needed to remind myself constantly to keep my peaceful, and generous demeanor.  I repeated my mantra over and over.  My main gift today was having all the kids help me make handmade get well soon cards for my Mom.  My kids and I hand delivered them to her in the hospital tonight and brought my dad some dinner.  It was wonderful to see my parents light up as the kids walked in the room and then again as my Mom read her cards!  I was surprised at how much just being aware of having good positive thoughts affected my whole mood today, even with everything going on!  I feel very blessed that my Mom is doing well. I also feel blessed that my children have a new sibling.  Even though it's not ideal circumstances.  I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings! 

[Dawn wwt]

i love how you deliberately chose to start the challenge on this particular day. you've already 'got' the whole idea of giving bringing positive energy to you as well as spreading it around the world. most of us had to work up to that LOL. your handmade cards are such special gifts to your Mom. and the way you have chosen to view your children's new half sibling is a gift to them and to yourself as well, you won't have to waste your precious energy on resentment. welcome to the 29 Gifts family, Sarah!

[Deb~ Community Manager]

Great beginning to your journey. Loving gifts too...

[Aunty Nean]

You have a wonderful attitude Sarah. Welcome to the challlenge, you are off to a great start.

[Elly Rose Tech Support]

You have found the perfect beginning for this challenge.  I love the cards you and you children made for your mom and dinner for you Dad.