Coco tagged me!Quite awhile ago, and I thought it was about time I get to it! Sorry it’s taken so long, I feel like I’ve been running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off! (That is such a sad saying, if ya think about it!) 
1. In your opinion, what does it mean to make a difference?
To put a simple smile on someones face. To warm their heart, with a kind jester. Making a difference doesn’t have to be a huge task either. It can simple be a few kind words. Opening ann email that has words of encouragement, or a thank you can put a smile on someones face for the rest of the day.
For instance – Christmas Eve as we were hustling around getting ready to go volunteer at a local church, I took a few minutes to sit down and check my emails. Jacey had sent me a Thank you for the gifts I sent her kids. The email REALLY made my day. What I had sent her wasn’t very much, but her thank you made it sound like I sent her a million buck ‘o’ roos! I found myself in a cheery ready to go help the world mood. It was an awesome way to start my morning! (Check out her pics, that little ring stacker for Sweet Pea is one of the gifts. I guess Sweet Pea LOVED it!)
2. What is an example of a unique way to make a difference?
I am truly amazed at how the internet can connect people. Look at all the Coco has done because of Laura’s 25 Days to make a Difference. It inspired me to do a few things as well. Though I didn’t get near 25, I am encouraged to try to make a difference when I see an opportunity.
Jacey was overwhelmed on how others reached out to her request for gift swapping.
Then there’s my blog. When I started it I never would have thought I would have grown to feel so connected to someone thousands of miles away. (((HUGS))) can be the just what a person needs some days. They feel so good! So many of you have helped with my healing process this past year. THANK YOU – What a DIFFERENCE you have made for me!
3. Who has made a difference in YOUR life this week?
Eli’s friend and his mother stopped over on Tues. Here they had gifts for Eli, PooWee and me! I only met her once! I thought that was super nice. Of course I felt awkward because I didn’t have anything in return. Eli got a drumming game, PooWee got a Micky Mouse back pack and I got a beautiful candle.
Wonder why we were on her list.
4. If I didn’t have a blog, would you still be making a difference?
I do like to help others out whenever I can, but honestly, I’m not sure if I wold have. Reading about Coco’s ways of making a difference inspired me to do something. I remembered the Christmas dinner and signed up for that. During my blog reading, I found one way was to help Jacey out. So…in the long run without my blog this year, no don’t think I would have done all that I did.
To see a glimpse of Eli, PooWee and I on TV click here. Eli is in the white shirt next to the boy (Santa hat) they are talking about and I’m in the background (super quick glimpse)with PooWee in the baby wrap during the video. Andrew was busy on this day, but he came with on Christmas day to deliver meals. We all had ALOT of fun and I think we’ll be doing it again next year!
5. What is your favorite thing about the internet?
Making friends and ((HUGS)). And of course this blog, it’s honestly done wonders for me. It’s helped me make it through the hard times – THANX again everyone! It has brought my sister Gayle, way down in Arizona and I closer than we’ve ever been.
Which remids me..
Gayle-Ma says you keep asking her if I’ve worn my Christmas gift from you. Honestly, no. I’m saving it for the night that I get to take a long hot bath, maybe even with a glass of wine. The way the past two weeks have been I’m luck to have even had the time to shower. I’m feeling the need for a long bath soon! Actually, I’m crossing my fingers for tonight! We have NO WHERE to go – Andrew doesn’t have to work – WOW! ross your fingers for me too!
–Gayle got me some Awesome jammies and a robe from Victoria Secrets!!! I am soo excited to wear them. They look so comfy! I promised her a pic too, so you’ll all get to see me in my jammies soon!
ALL DONE! That wasn’t sooo bad. I thought it was going to be tough, but it was kinda refreshing! Got me a little teary eyed too.
