Category Archives: Gift of Generosity

November theme 2023

Last Chance Generosity

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

I remember very clearly the last time I saw my mom when I knew that would indeed be the LAST TIME I SAW HER.  We were all in the living room waiting for the ambulance to take her to the … Continue reading →

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Generous Work

Posted on November 9, 2023 by admin

Can one person really make a difference. For me, the sheer amount of hurt and need in the world, our country, and especially our localcommunity can feel overwhelming. My heart is deeply stirred by the temporary and systemicchallenges all around … Continue reading →

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The Giving Tree

Posted on November 8, 2023 by admin

I used to read this story by Shel Silverstein to my students and never got through the book without tearing up.  The story of that tree giving all of itself to that child, who even at the end of their … Continue reading →

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A Teacher’s Generosity

Posted on November 7, 2023 by admin

One of the earliest truly impactful moments of generosity in my life came from my high school sophomore language arts teacher, Ms. Huie. I struggled very much in high school with depression and anxiety, and I was suicidal from the … Continue reading →

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The Gift and Not the Wrappings

Posted on November 6, 2023 by admin

Sometimes receiving the generous gift of another takes work, thought, and your own generosity of understanding. You don’t always want to accept the gift. But acceptance is its own gift of generosity. In 7th grade my oldest daughter was learning … Continue reading →

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Best Friends, Not Bookkeepers

Posted on November 3, 2023 by admin

A coworker recently got married and, before the weekend of the ceremony, we held a smallparty for her in the office. As these things often do, we had snacks, games, and there were alsocards for others to fill out with … Continue reading →

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Shame in Accepting Generosity

Posted on November 2, 2023 by admin

Whether directly shouted into our ears or subtly inculcated through culture, individualism runs deep. How many times have you heard (or said) “I don’t want your charity”? What’s wrong with accepting charity? The hand up is rarely masking condescension or … Continue reading →

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