The Bicycle Journey

     Today I went with my Aunt and Uncle to the Utah Cancer Hospital, as I was sitting in the waiting room.  I met the most inspiring lady.  Her name was Kathy.  She told me she was diagnosed with terminal cancer in July, she had just finished chemotherapy and radiation.  She was waiting to find out the results.  

     As we sat visiting to pass the time and she shared with me, what I will call "The Bicycle Journey".  She said, she has always believed in God, and when she was younger she thought that God was mostly observing her as she journeyed through life on a bicycle ride.  She said, that she felt she was being tested, to keep the Commandments, make good choices and serve others. 

     Then as she continued living her life she had several trials, including a divorce.  At this time she knew that God was helping to push the bicycle.  She could feel his presence all around her.

     She then told me that since she was diagnosed with cancer she knew that she was no longer capable of riding the bicycle.  She knows that God  is the one in control and he is now taking her on her bicycle journey through life.  

     At this time she was called into the Dr.'s office.  I sat waiting for not only for my Uncle John, but secretly hoping that I might be able to see Kathy again.  Hoping that she would come out with good news.  She came out with a big smile on her face.  She came and sat next to me and told me that she had great news.  The cancer was contained, it hadn't gotten any smaller, yet it hadn't gotten any bigger either.  She was so positive and so at peace with this difficult situation.       I want to thank Kathy for her positive attitude and her great out look on life.  Being a positive person is an amazing way to be a Little Giver.  Thanks for touching my life.

Give of yourself

It's beginning to be that time of year where our hearts are full as we remember the birth of Christ. Times are tough and it may seem as if there isn't any way to give this holiday season... What can you give??? Just give of yourself. Take time to visit a neighbor, make cards and deliver them to the nursing home, bake cookies for a friend or watch kids for free to give a mother a break. There are many things that cost little or nothing at all that we can do to show our love for others. Service is the best way to receive self fulfillment.

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I forgot about this...
For the two people who left comments. Send me your address karenpetersen26@hotmail.com and I will send you a little gift!!! have a happy day!!! Karen

My "spooky" little give

Leave a comment telling us about a recent little give you have done for someone. On October 1st, we will be doing a drawing and giving away a card kit (makes four cards) You will then have some cute cards to give with a treat to some unsuspecting neighbors!!!

Tell all your friends about the little give!!!

God Bless the USA

     On September 11th, our family visited the Healing Fields.  This is a display of flags in honor of the victims of 9-11.  Each flag represents a person that lost their life on September 11th.  While spending time viewing the flags, we stopped at a booth that was dedicated to sending messages to the troops.  They had postcards for you to send, or you could write a message on butcher paper. 

So send a message to our troops,

and let them know how much 

you appreciate them!

Say Hi to 25

     Someone was recently telling me about a college professor who challenged his students to say hi to 25 new people on campus each day.  The students took him up on the challenge and they noticed right away how much friendlier and happier the campus became.

     Saying hi doesn't seem like that big of a deal, yet all over,  people are caught up in their own little world.  Talking on their phone at the check stand, not taking the time to wave at the neighbor as they drive by, unable to smile and say hello to a stranger on the street.

     Well this is my challenge to all of you "Say Hi to 25".  I can't wait to try this myself.  

Sharing the Road

While driving home from work today, I decided that my little give for the day was to let all the truckers over... This really is a big give... I hate driving behind truckers for four reasons
1. They drive way slow
2. They flip up rocks at your car
3. They smell really bad
4. They are ugly to look at while you drive

Wow, can you tell I'm not a huge trucker fan... Although while I was driving... I thought everyone is so mean to truckers and nobody ever wants to let them over. So I did and that was my 20 minute little give of the day.

* If anyone reading this blog is a trucker this is not directed to you personally. I'm sure you're a really nice person...I just don't like the vehicle you are driving!