Monday.....I have been waiting for this Monday because I have an overdue closing that is supposed to record at 8am today. So, I am ready for today ~ let it be a good one. Now how about the rest of you? Did you have a good week-end? Hopefully no one was in the flood or fire areas, and hopefully everyone had something positive happen.
This Monday, I want to give a special Thank You to 2 of our Colleagues.....then I am off to make a few gifts. Sometimes I buy gifts, sometimes I make them, and sometimes the gift is something I have written or read. We all have our own idea of what a true valuable gift is. And for many of us, it is something thoughtful, something the person took their time to do, time they gave us, or something they made.
A gift given from the heart is one that many of us value....ask any parent, or grandparent. A Child on the other hand sifts through the Sears Catalog (do they even make these anymore) to find the newest toy, clothing, or other material thing that they want. This is what is valuable to a child in the short term. In the long term even children remember the time that was spent with them.
Think about the Dad that made it to all his sons games.....don't you think that child will remember? How about the little girls remembering a day spent cooking together, or the recipes they are taught....how many times have you heard the smile in a little voice when they tell someone....."I made that!" Or the little boy that cooks and the girl that plays sports as I believe that both boys and girls can do anything, and shouldn't be limited by gender.
Today I am going to be making some little FIMO (clay) gifts. I will also be spending the time with my grandkids showing them all the possibilities, limited only by their imagination, of a gift for someone special. All of us can "give" of ourselves in one form or another, and one of my ways is crafts. So, this day will be a profitable one for sure....money in my pocket, and teaching for my soul. A good day for sure.....
Here are this weeks Gifts ~ 2 wonderful contributors to our community:
Gift #1- is someone who every week has added value to the e-PRO Group by her wonderful Posts on Technology and Photography. I am always amazed at the quality of these posts, and want to thank CJ also known as Cheryl Johnson for her wonderful, easy to understand contributions. She gives and gives every week. So Thank you CJ for being such a valued member of the e-PRO Group, and all of Active Rain.
Gift #2- Cynthia Thilgman is another giving member of our community. She has given so many positive messages throughout the Rain, that I cannot keep up with her. I know that she has been doing a lot of localism posts for Military Relocation's in Onslow County, NC. But besides these she writes for Members. Last Christmas Cynthia shared some great gift ideas, and she is consistently supporting others. I hope everyone goes to her Blog if you haven't already.....she truly is a gift. Thanks Cynthia for everything you give to us, and for all the Positive messages. Hope you have a great "balanced" summer :)
And just as a fun bonus here is an added gift this week: The House Test
Now, I hope each of you finds something that benefits you not just today, but every day this week....
By: Kathy McGraw
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Good luck at your closing later today!