Day #21: 29 Gifts

It is a rainy slushy mess as I look out my front window at the weather this afternoon.  I'm not entirely sure where this winter came from.  The highs have been in the 40s, and the snow has been sparse.  This is definitely NOT a Michigan winter by any means.

Here is a recount of the last 3 days of giving:

On Day #19 I gave book time to my kids in the middle of the day.  My last vocal student was on a church retreat, so I was completed with lessons at 3:30 instead of 4:30.  On Friday the Scholastic book order came in at the school, so we had new books to look at and read together.  Even though my oldest is more than capable of reading to herself, both of my girls love when I sit and read without having something else to occupy my thoughts.

Day #20 was spent with my Grandpa Roy who turned 87.  I find myself extremely lucky, because at almost 37 years old I have three living grandparents.  I also have a grandpa, Ray, who is 93 and a grandma (Roy's wife) who is 82.  It is amazing to me that they still are all doing well.  At least as well as can be at their ages.  My little family gave Roy a book that we love to read: "If you Give a Dog a Donut."

Today is day # 21.  I sent my best friend, Dana, a copy of the 29 Gifts book for her birthday.  I just know she will love to read about Cami's journey, and apply the giving to her own life.  Dana lives in Wales, so the package might take two weeks to get to her.  So sending it today assures it will arrive by February 5th.  I was very excited to get this out to her.

Last week was a health focused week.  I spent time on making myself feel beautiful.  I also had a doctor's appointment that resulted in having to go on a daily medicine for my hypertension.  I have had high blood pressure for over a year now, so medicine is the best solution at this point.  I am hoping that I am able to feel better about having to take heart medicine.  It makes me feel old.  HAHA!

Hope everyone is enJOYing their days of giving.