August 2011-
I am starting a 29-Day Challenge to give one gift each day and see how it affects my life. I have always considered myself a giver, but I feel this challenge will challenge and focus me on giving more. I was inspired by the book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving can Change your Life. I ran across it 2 years ago in a bookstore in Springfield, MO, and I titled a piece of paper 29 Gifts. I found that same piece of paper the other day, and I saw it as a sign to start the challenge. You can learn more about the book and challenge at http://givingchallenge.ning.com/.

After 1 month of giving, I have continued this challenge in giving and sharing the stories with others. Hope you enjoy reading about my adventures with giving!



Sunday, August 13, 2023

Day 49: Day of Giving

 During church this Spring I felt called to help homeless people in my community.  I reached out to my church as well as Be Able to see how my idea could come to life. My church used my idea and started collecting items as part of their summer service project.  My family was able to go help organize supplies and help deliver the supplies to Be Able, Manhattan Emergency Shelter, and several Blessing Boxes around the area.  It was awesome to involve my children in this project and have them learn more about helping others.