by Bert Van Essen
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August 7, 2006

Gifts You Never Knew You Gave

December 15, 2008 12:24 PM EST
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We hear we need to keep up the Spirit of Christmas all year.  That's impossible.  But you can give gifts to others and receive gtifts that don't cost you.  Here are some questions to help you think of ways you have given gifts:

1.  Did you make a new friend or renew a friendship?                                            

2.  Did you help someone in need?

3.  Did you provide for your family?

4.  Did you visit a lonely person or visit a nursing home?

5.  Did you learn anything new about life.

6.  Did you grow as a person?

7.  Did you forgive someone?

8.  Did you tell those close to you how deeply you cared for them?

 

 

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Comments: 12

Kathryn E. Dec 15, 2008, 12:28pm EST
Ah, you are so right, Bert. An excellent article.

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lena k. Dec 15, 2008, 12:39pm EST
nice i agree
Sue * Dec 15, 2008, 7:44pm EST
It is a great list, and a good way to live one's life. Thanks!
These are beautiful thoughts, Bert. Great gifts to remember.
Sandra T. Dec 17, 2008, 1:04pm EST
Thanks Bert!
''The One & Only BERF" .. Dec 22, 2008, 9:45am EST
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, BERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marilyn M. Dec 31, 2008, 10:13am EST
Amen, Bert. There are so many ways to give.
Bundy P Jan 2, 2009, 5:25pm EST
Thanks for the reminder, Bert!
Christine K. Jan 4, 2009, 6:35am EST
We all need to be reminded Bert! Thanks for doing that here!
Cortney R. Jan 4, 2009, 6:39am EST
That is a really great point. Those are for sure things I will have to keep in mind throughout this year.
Danielle P. Jan 4, 2009, 7:21pm EST
I can say I did all of these this past year. I hope I do even better in 2009!!
Kathy D. Jan 9, 2009, 2:43pm EST
This is great Bert....thanks!

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