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Week 1

Day 1 May 22, 2010

I have not finished the entire book yet, but I am inspired to begin my giving. I am working with two inexperienced prn employees tonight. I will be mindful of my attitude and make sure that I make myself avialable to any and all questions. I will not jude nor will I become annoyed at questions that are simple. I am giving the gift of my knowledge freely.

Day 2 May 23, 2010

I decided today to bring lunch for a coworker. My husband and I stop at PlanetSub when I work on the weekend shift for lunch. I decided that this coworker would probably enjoy lunch from a new restraunt for her. I am giving the gift of a hearty lunch.

Positive energy and a community spirit

29 gifts by Cami Walker

I discovered this book by accident. A review and exert were published in the latest issue of Women's Day magazine. I usually don't read their book reviews since they are not my genera, however the author's story caught my attention. Cami has MS and she is my age!!! She was dealing with several emotional issues and the pain associated with her illness. She had fallen into depression and self-loathing.

I could totally relate instantly. I instantly went online to Amazon to purchase this book. I

couldn't put it down. Living in chronic pain is debilitating. I have lived this way for nearly two years now and each day is a struggle. I have spent many days in bed having my very own pity party.

The premise of the book is simple, give 29 thoughtful gifts. Each day you must mindfully give a

gift. I can be a thought, prayer, encouraging comment or letter to a friend, or even a financial gift, but it must come from the heart. Not out of necessity. Cami states: Any endeavor undertaken in connection with others has great trans formative power. Her journey was heart warming and inspiring. Letting in the beauty of the world and accepting gifts in return with a Thank you.

I have decided to take this journey. I will try to note my 29 gifts on my blog over the next month. Many may be a though or attitude change, but I will mindfully allow the journey to change me and grow as a human. Please join me if you feel so inspired.

You can join the global community at www.29days.org

As the year is coming to an end we are busy planning for next year. In 2010 we are going back to the basics of leaving a legacy of faith. This years challenges are all focused on YOU and your lifetime story. When you join us in this challenge you will be creating a mini-autobiography. We are counting down the days till January 6th because we are so stinkin' excited about the My Lifetime Story challenges!!!

Wouldn't you to know what your grandma's favorite toy was as a child, how she felt when she met your grandpa, her favorite scripture and the song that expressed her heart? Your children and grandchildren will have that treasure when you join us in this challenge!

We will start out with your family roots in January and move into your childhood in February. We will continue throughout the year with your teen and adult years as well. The last challenge of the year will be a letter to your future generations or anyone who reads your book.

Each of our stories is important. This is a book that everyone should create about themselves. It will be the most treasured album of your family. As you create this album about your lifetime story you will be leaving YOUR LEGACY OF FAITH. This is an album that can make an impact in your life as you create it, but it will also create a major impact in the lives of your family both now and in future generations. As your children read your story in this scrapbook that YOU created, they will take your stories to heart. Your stories may have more impact on them than even Bible stories, because they are personal and from someone they know and . When friends and neighbors pick up your storybook and look through it you will be witnessing without even saying a word. They will read your lifetime history and discover your of Jesus, and His forgiveness and faithfulness in your life!

The My Lifetime story challenges will begin the first Wednesday in January. A new challenge will be posted each Wednesday all throughout 2010. The last challenge will be posted the last Wednesday of December. Just because the challenge series ends at the end of 2010 doesn't mean your lifetime story album is finished. We will continue to offer periodic challenges to continue your autobiography and keep it current.

Please join us in this year long challenge! Some of these challenges may be layouts you have already completed. That is ok! We need to get these all compiled in your lifetime storybook. Everyone deserves to be the star of their own book, including and most importantly YOU! If you don't put some time aside to create your My Lifetime Story album now, you may never find the time. If something were to happen to you, would your legacy of faith be lost forever? Take action now, join us as we create our lifetime storybooks for the next generation to see the glorious work the Lord can do in the life of a woman that loves God!

I am excited to be a new member of the FaithSisters Storytelling ct. I can't wait to share my faith and family with everyone. I hope that you will join in!!!!

My live and scrap love contest

Can you feel the love?Come join us for the My Life and Scrap Layout Love Contest from July 1-31, 2009!

Everyone is welcome!The My Life and Scrap gallery is bursting with wonderful layouts, and everyone loves to receive meaningful comments!

Come join us to see just how much love you can spread during the month of July, and you might win one of three fabulous prizes!

Here’s the scoop:You MUST sign up over at My Life and Scrap to let us know that you are going to participate. You can sign up beginning June 29. The official contest period is from July 1–31, 2009. There is no deadline for signing up to participate, but your comments in the My Life and Scrap gallery will not count until you have signed up. So the sooner you sign up, the better!Prizes will be awarded to the three participants who have left the most comments in the MLAS gallery during the contest period. We are looking for meaningful comments. If you just go through the gallery and say things like “Great layout” or “Nice job” you will not be eligible to win.

The three lucky winners will receive:1st prize = over $60 in coupons from participating MLAS designers2nd prize = over $45 in coupons from participating MLAS designers3rd prize = over $30 in coupons from participating MLAS designersYou can find more contest details at My Life and Scrap!

This is my new favorite site and home. I love the designers here and have met many wonderful scrappers here. Everyone is friendly and excited to see new members.