(Day 1) 29-Day Giving Challenge - A place for sharing.

[debilorrah]

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I see your pink and raise you a bright purple and grey.

 

[weaveagarden]

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You said it all right there mom........ when I go in her room. I think as parents the hardest thing to give (or give up) is control. IMHO, by letting her express herself, you not only gave her a gift of self expression, but you gave yourself a gift. Each little bit of control that we give to our kids, is a bit of control that they gain. And they become so much more prepared to take on what the world inevitably sends their way when they get older. And for us, that is a wonderful feeling.

This was a huge gift you gave!

 

[weaveagarden]

I do like the idea of having a monthly challenge like this. I would even like to see some that are on another theme, perhaps. I don't know what exactly, but I will think about what I mean and put it into words at a later time.

 

[Damummis]

Here, Here.

I like the idea

 

[weaveagarden]

So, I am thinking that Rainplace may want to keep this thread intact for the entire challenge. I am sure she will jump in and let us know when she has a chance. But then, on March 1st we can start our new challenge on another thread. In the meantime, I think maybe it is good to start another thread so that we can discuss this idea and hash out the details. I think it may be best for others who just want to read about the giving challenge to not have to wade through our brainstorming ideas for March's theme for our challenge, or whatever we decide to do. So I will start it and post the thread here in a few minutes: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3601318#p3601318

OK. Let's meet over there and discuss it!

 

[weaveagarden]

So this thread will be for posting our experiences in February with the 29 days challenge. And the thread I just opened, but deciding what we will do in March. Just to be clear.

I decided to repost this here.

All of this is my opinion of course:

I hope you feel very comfortable sharing your bad times here also. That really is what it is for, the good and the bad. Sometimes giving is not all good. And it is important to share that also. Each of us will experience a wide range of emotions. You do, anytime you stretch yourself out of your comfort zone. But that doesn't mean that it isn't good to do it. The 29 days challenge should be about opening our mind, as well as your heart.

 

[WriterofWords]

I enjoy sharing the good times, but thanks to the other thread I don't feel comfortable sharing the bad times at all anymore. After this is one is done I'll stop there and just enjoy everyone else's posts. I've really enjoyed this one!

 

[weaveagarden]

I am not sure what happened on another thread. But I can't imagine anybody not appreciating what you have written. There are definately some odd ducks out there who can mess it up for all. Well, jump in whenever you want in the future. You are a friend and we like your imput!

 

[feathersnuggles]

My chickens got a couple handfuls of raw peanuts in shells and their nests cleaned today. They were joyed (over the peanuts). But, that sums my giving day. I didn't pick up trash at the middle school today. I should do that tomorrow.

Donna, I'm so sorry about your neighbors giving you grief over your flock. So frustrating.

 

[WriterofWords]

I haven't done anything today, I've been in a "blue funk" and just can't kick it. I'm going to a basketball game, maybe something will happen there.