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Maureen Forbes
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  • Wilderness Western Province
  • South Africa
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Leslie you not on your own. I am missing the news and pics from you wonderful ladies. I am still in awe on this wonderful gift youl ladies are giving to the children. God Bless you all.
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I have chosen to live a simple life in the bush. I have no electricity,rely on rain water and cook on a wooden stove. I have 2 potbelly pigs for pets,a cat and a dog. I have a very soft heart when it comes to children and the elerderly.
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Sharing a peaceful mornings.

Sunday was a lucky day for me. I managed to speak to Ana on Skype. Sorry our conversation was so short. We had a bad connection. It was lovely to hear your voice again.
During our conversation my pig Katy decided to come and visit me in the house. That was the cherry on the top. Her timing is impeccable every time. After our chat on Skype I realised it must be difficult to understand living a basic life. I would like to share some of my experiences with you. This video is my every morning peace… Continue

Posted on December 8, 2009 at 9:44pm — 1 Comment

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Father Christmas Teddy Bear

Friday Night Market last week and this week has been quite a success.
Quite a few sales and donations in cash have been received. A lot of time is spent during the week baking,icing and wrapping the cookies to hand out as an act of kindness. It is well worth it. The reaction of people when you hand them a small gift is amazing. They all hesitate,before taking a gift. The most frquent question is Why? Many ask me first is it for free? This random act of kindness is rather enjoyable. Oh! the smile… Continue

Posted on December 5, 2009 at 11:18am — 4 Comments

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Sharing the joy of giving

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Who ever thought marketing was easy. This is a new ball game for me. I must admit I am enjoying this networking with people whenever I go out. Oh! It is so challenging. I never realised I could talk so much. I am exhausted when I get home.
I have really enjoyed handing out Teddy Bear Cookies it was worth all the effort. I received so many smiles from the children, and a few positive feed backs.
I am adding pic’s of biscuits I handed out with a note and web address. Hopefully we get more supp… Continue

Posted on November 14, 2009 at 8:11am — 2 Comments

Maureen Forbes

What a week

I am slipping up on my blogs. Boy! Did I have a busy week?
Monday and Tuesday just flew with shopping and all.
Wednesday and Thursday I worked at Scarab craft market helping out. Wednesday made arrangement with the school to do carols by candlelight evening on 23rd December. Hoping we get good media coverage and get known. Spoke to Janet from The Green Co. offered my services and in return she has offered to sell any excess vegetables we have. I am so pleased this will encourage our trainees to… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 4:14am — 3 Comments

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Going down memory lane.

Sitting thinking of the past as sometimes we tend to do, my memories started coming back to me. When my sister and I joined 29day gifts my feelings were this is not for me, I can’t write and one of the challenges is blogging for 29days. Oh well as the saying goes in for a penny in for a pound. Colleen hesitated but I knew this is her forte as she enjoys writing.
On my second day of blogging my life changed Operation Teddy Bear Care was born.
As you all know I live a very quiet, simple life in th… Continue

Posted on November 8, 2009 at 3:37am — 1 Comment

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At 9:35pm on November 26, 2009, Dawn said…
thank you for the birthday wishes! my son and his fiancee gave me a basket of quilting materials as a present, wasn't that nice? i hope all it well with you. Hugs, Dawn

At 7:26pm on November 26, 2009, sharon said…
I want you to know we are behind you doing whatever we can!
At 8:20pm on November 22, 2009, sharon said…
Glad to know you got the card, do you see a postmark date? How long did it take to get there?
I was wondering if you posted the pattern of the teddy bear on here anywhere, we have some felt and stuffing and are making a few bears. I wanted to add a few of your pattern. If I look online I can find another or just freehand it...
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At 4:09pm on November 10, 2009, sharon said…
Maureen, I was working on a quilt today that had a pictures of things in a school classroom and there was an American Flag on the left border. One of the ladies said we should not send it over, that the american flag is not to displayed as it is a conflict of honor. We need your input. Thanks.
At 9:47am on November 3, 2009, Mary Johnson said…
Thanks for posting the pictures of your pets!!! I love them. That's hilarious about the outhouse. My dog and two cats follow me to the bathroom, too. I feel sorry for those who miss out on how wonderful, smart and loving our animal family members are. If I can get my computer to recognize my camera, I'll post pictures of my pets here. I've got Jack and Fritz up on 29 Gifts, along with two fosters I cared for. Poor Smoke has no representation yet! Must fix that and get our gray kitty some face time, too.

I love that you live a simple life, which leaves you more time to enjoy everything around you, as well as do your work with the children. I think you're brave and wonderful and blessed. You are inspiring and motivating me to simplify my life by getting rid of clutter, reducing my hours at the computer and doing more things with my family. In fact, it's so beautiful here in Houston today, that I'm logging off soon and taking Jack to the park.
At 5:23pm on November 02, 2009, Mary Johnson gave Maureen Forbes a gift
For all you have done and continue to do to make the world a better place.
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At 8:23pm on October 28, 2009, Dawn gave Maureen Forbes a gift
great. i will join the Penny Jar group right away. Hugs, Dawn
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At 6:26pm on October 28, 2009, Dawn said…
thanks for your prompt reply, Maureen. as i was wanting to sort of "sponsor" the project in it's entirety, would it be better for me to do it via the penny jar crowd thing or to mail you a monthly check (or possibly money order)? Hugs, Dawn
At 11:27am on October 21, 2009, sharon gave Maureen Forbes a gift
Sending you a big BEAR hug! -s
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At 10:35am on October 19, 2009, sharon said…
Can we edit this into a letter to go out to a all members and put in most of the new stuff on our first page to reflect the new changes in priorities?
 
 

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Leslie you not on your own. I am missing the news and pics from you wonderful ladies. I am still in awe on this wonderful gift youl ladies are giving to the children. God Bless you all.
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I MISS QUILTING!!!!!
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The year 2008 saw the start of a dry season. We managed to keep our vegetable garden growing, despite the thieving porcupine eating our butternuts and pumpkin and the pet pigs breaking through the fence to enjoy fresh organic greens. Now we know the…
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