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A CHALLENGE TO YOU ALL

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go to someones profile, a person you dont know, read about them and then private message (not a public hug) them something positive - doesn't have to be much, just positive.

go and do it, then come back and tell me how it felt
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I did this last night to a lady that lost her baby to SIDS...Made me feel good to leave her a positive message.
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WONDERFUL!!!

do it again, to someone else!!!
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great idea
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make sure you come back and let me know how it went!
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I gave flowers to someone who decided to keep a baby..

I gave someone a prayer..

I wrote someone I don't know a long message who is having a really hard time right now...

I gave someone else flowers and a hug...

That's my most recent activity.

How are you doing tonight?
Magdalena8
Magdalena8
There are some people on this board who need help and aren't getting responses, I am concerned about them too
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Ok, I think I will. That's a great idea! I'll let you know how it goes.
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Ok, I did it, and I feel great. I hope he appreciates my note!
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I have done what you suggested and I do feel good now, I just wish we could all do more than a few words at time knowing that someone on the other end of the net is sitting there on the edge at times is very upsetting for all of us.
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I accepted your challenge before I read your post. How I feel? Often posts from DS members in need move me to tears.....so much suffering happening, and so often with minimal response. I send a PM, give a hug, or give flowers, and hope it helps.
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