tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post1893888078326509287..comments2023-09-13T06:03:16.334-04:00Comments on Running With the Devil(ed)....Eggs That Is: Be the Change You Want to See in the World - Giveaway CLOSEDUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-39682714003483106762012-08-20T08:02:46.469-04:002012-08-20T08:02:46.469-04:00WHat a wonderful way to pay it forward! I donated ...WHat a wonderful way to pay it forward! I donated some milk to a friend in need, but wish I had done more on a regular basis (at the time I just didn't know there were organizations that connected moms in need with donors). ~Justine from @Full Belly SistersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266897255341198012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-76085450428543287342012-08-19T19:36:51.668-04:002012-08-19T19:36:51.668-04:00I really don't have to plan a "pay it for...I really don't have to plan a "pay it forward" because I feel my love language is always in the "pay it forward" mode. I provide service to a local blind person weekly, daily, etc....whenever my service is needed. I also provide baked goods for the church I attend, and to "pay it forward" in the cyber blog world, I have found that kind words, link backs, and regular fan page visits means a lot to our blogging society members. This is an awesome idea! And I love how you took the time to focus on what is really important in life. Thank you for doing this. angie.walker41@yahoo.comAlil Country Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770881689504257124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-81725726722752889562012-08-19T17:56:43.744-04:002012-08-19T17:56:43.744-04:00As a nurse, I want to say thank you! These gestur...As a nurse, I want to say thank you! These gestures warm our hearts that some patients appreciate what we do and why we went into nursing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638406376977301553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-89123251867906161972012-08-19T15:41:04.173-04:002012-08-19T15:41:04.173-04:00What a wonderful thing to do for someone...As I wa...What a wonderful thing to do for someone...As I was sitting here, reading your column.. I thought I never do anything to pay it forward and that I need to do that... but then realized that I do it all the time when I take over veggies from our garden to the neighbors or when I bake my Finnish bread and take them over one. I do have to tell you a couple of times when I was the recipient of pay it forward and both times were in the winter... A few winters ago, before my husband got here I went to Canada for Christmas (home) and I was driving back to my house from the airport I noticed that there was about 3 feet of extra snow and it was 3 in the morning and I was dreading having to shovel snow to even get my car in the driveway (you can't park on the streets here during the night for snow removal)... But to my amazement Santa Claus came a left me a gift.. My drive way was completely clear, my steps shoveled and all I had to do was walk in the door and go to bed after my long day of traveling... I felt so blessed that day. This past winter the same thing happened (although this time I knew who did it and was able to thank them). My husband went to his home for Christmas (Togo) and we had 3 feet of snow one day when I was at work... It was a busy day and I had been on my feet for most of my 12 hour shift and wasn't looking forward to shoveling when I got home... Well, I didn't have to my neighbor came and plowed the driveway and shoveled the steps and walks both to the front door and back ~~ this was even more special as he has a bad back and shoveling our steps is hard for me, nevertheless if you have a bad back... When I called him to thank me... He said.. "We need you to get to work to help the sick"<br />My husband and I are hoping that soon when we get our finances fixed that we will be able to set up a library in a few different place in Togo for children to learn English and have access to school books.. He tells me stories of one book for many children and how hard it is for them to study. This is still a dream but we hope to make it a reality in the near future. We have sent over computers that we have used or that we have gotten from friends and co-workers over the last few years. Over there anything little thing you do from giving a pencil to a computer means so much and brings a smile to their face.<br />thisandthatblog@yahoo.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638406376977301553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-2829568548621622592012-08-19T12:14:41.408-04:002012-08-19T12:14:41.408-04:00I'm the luckiest person I get to pay it forwar...I'm the luckiest person I get to pay it forward almost everyday..I work for a non profit thrift store in a very rural town....Almost everyday I get to visit with amazing people, help others who need directions or just a kind word..I have alot of tourists that come thru and even a few come back from year to year and make a point of stopping in to see me...Our organization helps to support local fundraising and the Navaho Reservation receives alot of our extras... Watching a child come in and walk out with a little surprise is worth everything..If I can put a smile on someones face then I've done my job...Even on Saturday mornings at our farmers market ...we hand out a few samples of our fruit or veggies and that always puts smiles on peoples face or drop a few extra peaches ect. in their bag..:)...Its a great job..I'm lucky to have....*L* I'm blessed..Marian Cassenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-297404742152961862012-08-19T11:47:01.038-04:002012-08-19T11:47:01.038-04:00I will do more volunteer work in a local program c...I will do more volunteer work in a local program called Prescription Assistance Program that helps those without insurance get long term medications for free from the pharmaceutical companies. We do all the paperwork and necessary calls and the client has to do is sign the paperwork and take to dr. We do all the rest. So rewarding to help them get prescriptions knowing it is difficult to purchase medications and groceries these day. Dee Bondhttps://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/deebondlvnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-89714321212875225332012-08-19T11:38:26.479-04:002012-08-19T11:38:26.479-04:00When my son was first born, we had a difficult tim...When my son was first born, we had a difficult time breastfeeding due to a tongue tie and flat nipples. We were both so distraught. A wonderful IBCLC came to our aid and now we have an amazing breastfeeding relationship 22 months later. I wanted to help someone, too, so I found Human Milk 4 Human Babies' local chapter and donated as much as I could pump to one family desperately in need. It felt amazing to help with that babe's nutritional needs the way someone else helped us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981967585506918606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-13696999356744081112012-08-19T11:12:45.559-04:002012-08-19T11:12:45.559-04:00Not to worry, I understand the importance of priva...Not to worry, I understand the importance of privacy but happy to know that you once felt the love and support of family and friends and want to reciprocate that to others :)Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-27972842825765775372012-08-19T11:10:25.312-04:002012-08-19T11:10:25.312-04:00Thanks Betty Martha. I've deleted the comment...Thanks Betty Martha. I've deleted the comment to protect my friend's privacy but I do appreciate your post. It reminds us all how important it is to share what we have.Aunt Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805537873269992072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-42496857716669179502012-08-19T11:08:05.757-04:002012-08-19T11:08:05.757-04:00And I bet you were so greatful as I am sure your f...And I bet you were so greatful as I am sure your friend is!!<br />Way to make sure there is healthy stuff in the kitchen too ;)Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-20576263940855953222012-08-19T11:06:06.543-04:002012-08-19T11:06:06.543-04:00that is a wonderful idea Mia and I like how you ha...that is a wonderful idea Mia and I like how you have someone else involved too - it can spread quickly when kindness is involved!Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-59813209986189595822012-08-19T11:04:59.399-04:002012-08-19T11:04:59.399-04:00WOnderful!! A smile on a childs face is priceless...WOnderful!! A smile on a childs face is pricelessBetty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-87173047085692911052012-08-19T11:04:11.377-04:002012-08-19T11:04:11.377-04:00of course this qualifies!!! of course this qualifies!!! Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-33413159777260187712012-08-19T11:04:06.881-04:002012-08-19T11:04:06.881-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Aunt Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805537873269992072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-75462387191031597092012-08-19T11:03:12.843-04:002012-08-19T11:03:12.843-04:00Every mom's dream!!! A helping hand!Every mom's dream!!! A helping hand!Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-22409861205136890712012-08-19T11:02:42.177-04:002012-08-19T11:02:42.177-04:00I bet you being supportive makes all the differenc...I bet you being supportive makes all the difference Gwen!<br />Thanks for posting the article too!!Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-26699805373698366802012-08-19T11:01:49.743-04:002012-08-19T11:01:49.743-04:00My girlfriend's and I started a group on Thurs...My girlfriend's and I started a group on Thursday to help people in need with random acts of kindness. Paying it back for all the blessings we have. <br /><br />Every week - we meet to discuss out "Acts of Kindness" for the week and talk about future plans. It can be anything from driving an elderly to get groceries, delivering meals, buyings supplies for families in need, volunteering our time where it's needed. Etc...<br /><br /><br />We plan to hopefully expand throughout the country but for now - we start with our closer communities. <br /><br />You are a great soul Katrin. <br /> Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295648521265791705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-26803230277422875512012-08-19T11:01:35.543-04:002012-08-19T11:01:35.543-04:00I've seen these Cindy! Great idea!I've seen these Cindy! Great idea!Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-35457687627564952192012-08-19T11:00:56.112-04:002012-08-19T11:00:56.112-04:00A nice surprise for someone for sure!!A nice surprise for someone for sure!!Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-54356401454020056842012-08-19T10:57:17.286-04:002012-08-19T10:57:17.286-04:00Becca, sometimes the nurses need good food too ;) ...Becca, sometimes the nurses need good food too ;) They cant all eat the hospital stuff right?Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-8141756983955478312012-08-19T10:56:29.807-04:002012-08-19T10:56:29.807-04:00I bet you put smiles on those peoples faces Nettie...I bet you put smiles on those peoples faces Nettie and maybe they did the same as you and continued the pay it forward that day!Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-27036290724494596262012-08-19T10:55:31.778-04:002012-08-19T10:55:31.778-04:00How fabulous Justine!! I think kindness starts at...How fabulous Justine!! I think kindness starts at home first and its wonderful that you are teaching him at such a young age how to be an amazing person as he ages xo<br />Thanks for sharing :)Betty Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396503209471372853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-74844748453484235222012-08-19T10:52:15.849-04:002012-08-19T10:52:15.849-04:00This is just such a wonderful idea, Katrin! I alwa...This is just such a wonderful idea, Katrin! I always try to teach my son that gifts are about the thought, not about the cost. So, to that end, every day we work together on a "letter" to send to one of his friends or a family member. He's only 4 and just learning to write, so he usually draws a picture and then tells me what he wants to the note to say; I spell it for him and he writes it. It's a process, but it always makes the recipients so happy - and he LOVES having "pen pals."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266897255341198012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-49070403935871355562012-07-31T19:56:09.623-04:002012-07-31T19:56:09.623-04:00I love the idea of paying it forward, I try to do ...I love the idea of paying it forward, I try to do this as often as I can, you just never know what kind of day someone is having. One time I was driving from Maine to NYC, I approached a toll booth to pay the $1.00 toll. The attendant said the person ahead of me paid my toll. I couldn't believe it, a stranger just paid for me? It was like winning the lottery. So i gave the attendant $5.00 to pay for the next 5 people behind me. FUN! NettieMoore or Less Cookinghttp://cookingwithnettie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351069400775571422.post-80602712938908681422012-07-31T19:09:28.163-04:002012-07-31T19:09:28.163-04:00I play the stuffed animal machine. All the stuffed...I play the stuffed animal machine. All the stuffed animals I collect are then donated to the Children's Burn Center in Pittsburgh which is a 3 hour drive there. I love spending time with the children and giving them the stuffed toys, it also gives the parents a little time to get something to eat and drink and collect their thoughts. I do this once a month.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431708688405442557noreply@blogger.com