tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post1760366265841249102..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Ash WednesdayDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56785057181022990542009-03-01T11:50:00.000-05:002009-03-01T11:50:00.000-05:00What is the Easter Monkey???What is the Easter Monkey???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4033987820469551322009-03-01T01:10:00.000-05:002009-03-01T01:10:00.000-05:00There's an email list that sends out a daily email...There's an email list that sends out a daily emails with random acts of kindness done by individuals. It's nice to get a reminder of how simple it is sometimes to do something nice for somebody which can make a big difference in their lives. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aDailyDose/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10997420424698648452009-02-28T01:53:00.000-05:002009-02-28T01:53:00.000-05:00There is an awesome animal charity I found on www....There is an awesome animal charity I found on www.kaboodle.com <BR/>This guy bought property to house unwanted animals and stays there taking care of them. If anyone could use a helping hand its that guy!Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540222337330806738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67737278821761233332009-02-27T22:26:00.000-05:002009-02-27T22:26:00.000-05:00It was warm here (Omaha, NE) on Wednesday so I pla...It was warm here (Omaha, NE) on Wednesday so I planned on taking my boys to the zoo after the 3 year-old got out of pre-school. I mentioned this to the other mom who drops her son off. She is a single mom. She said she had not bought her zoo pass yet. Since I had recieved two zoo passes for Christmas I called the zoo and asked if I could put the gift certificate in her name. She was so HAPPY whenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52634981836196900802009-02-27T21:34:00.000-05:002009-02-27T21:34:00.000-05:00Our sermon last Sunday was on the same thing... th...Our sermon last Sunday was on the same thing... this giving up of things is sorta silly. I like your idea of doing nice things. I'm working on it, I swear! But who knows if I'll blog about it. It's kinda for me, but if people see that other people are doing something, then the inspiration....<BR/><BR/>And ummm details on this ham saga of 1998 and the Easter Monkey?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89398695241036165752009-02-27T16:01:00.000-05:002009-02-27T16:01:00.000-05:00My husband and I are giving up unnecessary spendin...My husband and I are giving up unnecessary spending for Lent. I know that basically everybody is doing that these days anyway. We also said we would, but then we didn't stick to it. So we're giving it another go. And I blogged about it!<BR/><BR/>http://jenene-imjustme.blogspot.com/Jenenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10873511305290056352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-81277398955661376732009-02-27T15:52:00.000-05:002009-02-27T15:52:00.000-05:00I like your "gesture of kindness" idea to prepare ...I like your "gesture of kindness" idea to prepare for Easter. That probably comes closer to the heart than most other things we do to "be ready." One of my favorites over the years is these little cards I made (business size) with a little bunny on it and (yes, I realize how corny it is, but it works) I printed "Somebunny's praying for you today!" When I had my morning quiet time I made sure to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-73177943650600219252009-02-27T15:19:00.000-05:002009-02-27T15:19:00.000-05:00great idea. i was going to do soda because i need...great idea. i was going to do soda because i need to give it up anyway but i totally forgot wednesday morning!<BR/>today my efforts are going to try to win a blogging contest in honor of my parents!!!<BR/>if anyone feels like helping, i just need comments left on this blog post....<BR/>http://lisanoel03.blogspot.com/2009/02/holding-down-fort.htmlLisa Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895762022312960022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5320725521442081052009-02-27T13:46:00.000-05:002009-02-27T13:46:00.000-05:00Thanks for spreading the goodness. http://www.pdxt...Thanks for spreading the goodness. <BR/><BR/>http://www.pdxtina.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86768008313128955322009-02-27T13:25:00.000-05:002009-02-27T13:25:00.000-05:00As a Catholic, I feel like I should explain a litt...As a Catholic, I feel like I should explain a little about "giving up" things for Lent:<BR/>Many people of all faiths have really had a misunderstanding about it. We don't give up something for the sake of giving up. We give up things, while at the same time helping others. Most of us have forgotten the second part of it. Mothers, however, do it every day anyway. We give time &Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753352266387043502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90829485179284757092009-02-27T10:04:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:04:00.000-05:00that is a great idea!! thanks for sharing!!!that is a great idea!! thanks for sharing!!!Cupcake Desserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839995144583941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25591858250509724462009-02-27T09:08:00.000-05:002009-02-27T09:08:00.000-05:00Our church has the same focus for lent. We used to...Our church has the same focus for lent. We used to have Wed nite soup suppers and now we are going to try to use those as a dinner for homeless instead and every saturday there is a project people can participate in. The first one is building habitat for humanity homes in our area. I like this idea much better than the sacrificing of something because it focuses on what we can do in the world Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5526299628567468112009-02-27T04:36:00.000-05:002009-02-27T04:36:00.000-05:00At Wal Mart I found easter grass that is EDIBLE!At Wal Mart I found easter grass that is EDIBLE!Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150574987267072428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10151592948797621932009-02-27T01:13:00.000-05:002009-02-27T01:13:00.000-05:00I live in a college dorm room and for the next few...I live in a college dorm room and for the next few weeks, the christian group which I am a part of is going around to a different halls every night, offering to take out peoples garbage. They are usually in complete disbelief when they answer the door and we offer, but in the end, it always leaves us with a great opportunity to share Gods love. This is a great way to minister to neighbors in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-47060223779284963122009-02-27T00:35:00.000-05:002009-02-27T00:35:00.000-05:00I'm not Catholic either but I liked the idea of tr...I'm not Catholic either but I liked the idea of trying to do something good....<BR/>a few years ago I hit on the idea of giving up elevators! It has worked great for me. Exercise, baby! And if I come to a place where I have to use one (say, a 40-story building...) then for each single time I use the elevator I tack on a whole extra day at the end of Lent.Kimmeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198875300932810192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68173586580637703132009-02-26T23:59:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:59:00.000-05:00This sounds so familiar!!!!StephThis sounds so familiar!!!!<BR/><BR/>StephStephanie Wilson she/her @babystephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32444986946682169342009-02-26T23:53:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:53:00.000-05:00I did a random act of kindness today at McDonalds....I did a random act of kindness today at McDonalds....I paid for my meal then told the guy I would pay for the car behind meKKsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14591296863942965949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69653185450626828402009-02-26T23:09:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:09:00.000-05:00This is truly what we should focus on. Why should...This is truly what we should focus on. Why should we give up something when it feels so much better to GIVE something?<BR/><BR/>I try to do at least one or two kind things a day. Put change in someone's expired parking meter, help someone who is struggling trying to get all their kids back in winter coats at the mall. Once, I even emailed money to a virtual friend, who I had never met in real jessicagvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306717656991993842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19016037565823074402009-02-26T22:55:00.000-05:002009-02-26T22:55:00.000-05:00I love this idea. Although we are Methodist, our ...I love this idea. Although we are Methodist, our pastor suggest we do something - whether it be giving something up, fasting or whatever. The point is that each and every day you do something to think about what Jesus did for us. I think your idea is great and my kids will probably "get it" more than giving up something. Thanks for the idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78559889524030164182009-02-26T19:31:00.000-05:002009-02-26T19:31:00.000-05:00What an awesome idea, and do tell what an Easter M...What an awesome idea, and do tell what an Easter Monkey is. Please?obladi obladahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369698071576277433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21746843685072787822009-02-26T19:28:00.000-05:002009-02-26T19:28:00.000-05:00Dawn, thank you for your suggestion for the days l...Dawn, thank you for your suggestion for the days leading up to Easter. I am Catholic and I have a hard time every year trying to decide what I should give up for Lent. I like your idea WAY better! Think of what a beautiful world this would be if everyone was just NICE to each other!<BR/><BR/>Now, don't leave us hanging. . .WHAT is the Easter Monkey????<BR/><BR/>Donna in PA :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43774054078075841712009-02-26T19:10:00.000-05:002009-02-26T19:10:00.000-05:00Awesome idea! I just registered at the bone marrow...Awesome idea! I just registered at the bone marrow donor program ($52 & a swap of cheek cells and you could be saving a life!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40931700186585679032009-02-26T15:32:00.000-05:002009-02-26T15:32:00.000-05:00Ok what in the world is an easter monkey, and what...Ok what in the world is an easter monkey, and what happend at the ham saga of 98????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38733782585524485192009-02-26T14:56:00.000-05:002009-02-26T14:56:00.000-05:00I'm Methodist, so although we don't celebrate Lent...I'm Methodist, so although we don't celebrate Lent in the quite the same manner as Catholics, my family has always done the give-something-up thing. As a child, I loved telling my Mom that I was giving up broccoli every year...ha! Anyway, as an adult, I still do the give-up thing, but I've also added "taking-up"...as in, I give up something I like, but I also add something for others..taking up aJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360180375390498890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39807098630581927922009-02-26T12:29:00.000-05:002009-02-26T12:29:00.000-05:00It's so nice to see someone mentioning Lent. It's ...It's so nice to see someone mentioning Lent. It's not just Catholics that observe it, Lutherans do, also. At least this Lutheran family. And I've given up coffee for Lent before. Not pretty, but I did it. I also gave up sugar in my coffee one year. That was hard too, but as you said, look what Jesus gave up. I like the idea of doing something nice for others, but I also think the sacrifice of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com