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Day 6: Generous Tip

We put a twist on the idea of a generous tip today.  This day was originally created to give a waiter or waitress a little extra on the gratuity during lunch or dinner.  Last year we gave a $20 tip on $14 lunch.  This year we decided that we were going to stay home and… Continue reading Day 6: Generous Tip

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Day 5: Make Someone Laugh

There is no better sound in the world than the sound of my wife and my daughters laughing.  One of my daily goals is make them smile and to hear them laugh every day.  No matter how difficult a day may be, laughter can be a great release.  If only for a moment, laughter makes… Continue reading Day 5: Make Someone Laugh

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Day 4: Thank You

Thank you.  Two simple words that, when put together, are very powerful.  Two words that are taken for granted, forgotten, and often unsaid.  Life gets busy and we are always in a hurry.  We fail to pause a moment to share our appreciation and our gratitude with others.  Today, we wanted to focus on saying… Continue reading Day 4: Thank You

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Day 3: Parking Day

Today was Parking Day.  We spent time covering the parking expenses of others in downtown Fort Wayne.  While in the parking garage, I left a few dollars with the garage attendant to pay for the next car to leave the garage.  I will never know if those few singles made a difference, but I hope… Continue reading Day 3: Parking Day

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Day 2: Clothing Donation

Day 2 of the 25 Days of Giving was called Clothing Donation.  We dug through our closets and emptied out our dresser drawers to find those clothes that we could give to someone who needs it.  We made two separate donations.  First, we dropped off clothes for Forgotten Children Worldwide at one of their local… Continue reading Day 2: Clothing Donation

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Day 1: Give A Child A Balloon

Today is December 1st and the beginning of our 2nd annual 25 Days of Giving.  Our task for the day was to give children balloons.  A very simple gesture that can instantly bring a smile to face of a child.  We saw that firsthand today. We gave balloons away at Spiece Fieldhouse, the ice rink… Continue reading Day 1: Give A Child A Balloon