Moving Forward -----Day 46

What a glorious Saturday with weather and all . . .

Today I sent and email invitation to our new team member inviting him to join the Miracle Team.

I wrote out some thank you cards to special people who have given me gifts of their time, creativity and services recently. That always feels good.

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I posted my T-Day project for tomorrow, early . . . due to the fact that my friend and I failed to remember we had an extra weekend in May! Big Z and I will go help friends put together a chicken fortress . . .

Our friends have recently decided to raise 3 chickens. Their neighbor did the same. Thus far, our friends' girls are growing and thriving; the neighbor's, unfortunately, have not survived three separate predator attacks. Our friend wants to ensure her hens stay safe.

Big Z and I will go join our friends for a bit of fun by putting up fence, and predator-proofing a garden shed that will turn into the chicken house --- aah, make that fortress. We will also add creative amenities for the chickens . . . Big Z and his two friends (and maybe their neighbor's two children) will likely float in and out of the project and have a lot of adventure and play.

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I received an update that leads for the special email campaign volunteers were ready to be delivered, so I accepted my first batch of 25 unexpectedly. I emailed some clarifying questions back regarding the leads and the process being used by Corporate, so that as we contact the leads, we can be duplicating a system that is already in place and having results.

I got a message from Rose on Customer Service about the T-Day post so I called Andrea to update her on the info . . . I got to meet her husband, Jim, who was very kind in helping in the moment.

My afternoon was lovely, spent with a friend biking around town in the warmth of the sunshine. It was positively delightful and nourishing. So many people were out on their bikes and on the trails. The sun has definitely brought us out of our homes!

When I got back, I spent time catching up on Susan Boyle's latest performance on Britain's Got Talent while I ate my late lunch. She has an amazing voice, for sure. I am so inspired by her courage to live her dreams, in front of the world . . .

Whether you won the Britain's Got Talent event of not, Susan, one day, you will sing in front of the Queen. And your new path is now before you, and an amazing time you will have as you step into this dream of yours . . .



I then re-read my information about the new leads and shortly thereafter, Big Z arrived home. I was so glad to see him! He moves between our home and his Dad's place . . . and sometimes the time goes quickly while he's away, and sometimes it feels like an eternity he's away. This time, it felt like an eternity!!!

So, we spent some time in the rocking chair and then he got busy with an activity while I started dinner. After we ate, we watched a movie together, while he was still busy with a creative project. I got busy looking up phone numbers for our new leads . . .

And, then, bedtime, fairly early ;-). It seems to be getting later and later . . . Is it the longer days of sunshine or the additional projects??? Hmm. Maybe a little of both!

Sleep well everyone!

Moving Forward ---Day 45

It's been a glorious day with fantastic weather that makes our hearts sing!!! We hopped on our bikes for a lovely ride to Big Z's school and felt the warmer air tickle our skin and we smiled. Big Z was the first biking student to arrive, which gave him a great feeling.

I made a scheduled F/U call to one of our World Changer hopefuls: She wasn't in, so left a VM.

I downloaded our inactive member list and sent personalized emails to them regarding the stimulus package. I placed them in an Excel file and sought out their addresses and phone numbers.

I read over the Stimulus Package letter that was sent by the "Fabulous Fifty" to all members and read more about the Ugandan Solar Oven Project. We've yet to hear much about this program. But, I'm sure we will hear more and more about it as Together We Can Change The World, Inc., has formed an alliance, and The Ugandan Solar Oven Project will be fund raising for the program through their own f'ree NPO World Changer Mall. To learn more about this new program, visit their blog:

http://ugandanamericanglobalinitiatives.blogspot.com/

And here's the blurb from Ginny:

The Ugandan American Global Initiatives solar oven project has two principal goals:

We are sending Sun Oven© solar ovens to Uganda. At this time, there are approximately 1,000 ovens in the country, and our goal is to send at least 10,000 ovens.

We are building a solar oven factory in Uganda. The factory will be located in the industrial park section of Kampala. It will be only the second solar oven factory on the continent, and the very first solar oven factory in sub-Saharan Africa. Here are some of the benefits of building the factory:

*Increase employment opportunities for Ugandans

*Lower the price of each oven so more families can obtain one

*Bring useful technology to the area

The Ugandan American Global Initiatives is going to raise $50,000 to build the factory. At the present time, an acre of land for the factory has already been granted by the government. Our focus is on sending containers to Uganda to bring the necessary tools to Uganda to outfit the factory.

To learn more about this, just visit their website: http://www.ugandanamericanglobalinitiatives.org/index.html
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It's very inspiring to read about this project, and it will be delightful to read about more and more Non-Profit Organizations that will be helped as Together We Can Change The World's vision to use commerce to change people's lives and to pour money into charitable organizations around the globe, helping make a positive impact around the world.

I also read the Update for today and applied for the Miracle Team. I'm excited! I called my Earth Angel team to alert them and was happy to hear they are considering the team for themselves, too. This will mean that I extend my "Boot Camp" by a lot more days . . . by another 60 days! ;-)

I gave a F/U call to another hopeful as a WC, but she still is having computer issues, and, yet we had a good conversation about her immediate and long range goals. I will call her again next week.

I filled out my merchandise certificate online and went through the process of activating the certificate for June. I am excited about this program, too ;-).

I had another follow-up call with a contact that was due to have surgery. He got an infection and his surgery was postponed. I caught him at a bad time, but, he and I will connect again. He will watch the online presentation and we'll get back in touch by Tuesday. He's looking for a legitimate way to earn extra money from home. I sent him an email with all the information so that he can view how the New Economic Stimulus Program can assist him.

If you'd like to learn how you, too, can take advantage of this program, just go to Big Z's Foundation Mall at http://www.bigzgivesbig.com.

I had another good evening bike ride in the delightful summer-like air, and I was happy to see all the new blossoms on the bushes and berries. There is a lot of fluff in the air from the trees. It was amazing. It's lovely to have summer 'round the bend . . .

Moving Forward ----Day 44

Today was a great day, but I'll admit I felt a bit worn out after the last two days' efforts ;-). In spite of feeling tired, I hopped on my bike for a loop way out of my way to the post office. I knew it was important to get out and enjoy the sunshine and the strange warmth, and to exercise my lungs and legs after sitting for so many hours at my desk. Let me say this: It was well worth it! I had lovely excursion.

When I arrived home, I watered our few potted trees, roses, and tomato and basil plants, and some flowers. I admired the roses that are just now starting to show life after I thought the winter may have taken its toll. One had shoots that are sprouting forth in multiple places; the other I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. These roses are special since they came from my grandmother's roses ~~~ childhood memories.

I had a good catch-up call with a team mate this morning.

I called and left a few messages with another team member and my sister.

I verified all incoming mail today and made sure it was nothing that needed to be reported for the email campaign and gave an update to our fantastic Administrative Assistant, Susan.

I sent emails to our team members regarding the stimulus package. I sent emails to some of our team members using e-cards. I sent additional info to Kevin regarding our conversation last evening.

I spoke to my sister who is an MPM member and celebrated a purchase she made for her health: a bicycle!!! I shared with her about the certificates and verified if she had received her email the other day about the stimulus plan and Costco shopping. She hadn't received it, so I went back into my account and sent it to her again so it was handy.

I shared an email exchange with Marilyn over the commission payments we've been working on for my son's mall.

With my late lunch after 2 p.m., with a lure to the sunshine, I sat on the deck. Eventually I was prone, enjoying the quiet of the day, mixed with sounds from the birds fluttering by, and enjoying the beauty of the trees in bloom and a view of the hillside with the mountains behind it. Though there is a section of the mountain with a new clear cut, I kept my eye on the larger beauty I beheld. The blue sky, the darker colors of the mountains, the lighter green in the foreground, the fluttering of the starlings in and out of view. I didn't want to move!

However, Big Z's day at school was done. So, I hopped on my bike and went to collect him. Today we took a diversionary trip home and landed at a friend's house. We found them in the back yard on a blanket under a bright rainbow umbrella with a book, drinks, the phone, etc.

The youngest friend of ours has had chicken pox all week and between her ailment and our warmest day, she was very quiet and dreamy near her Mama. Big sister, who had the pox previously, arrived home from school. We spent a few delicious hours there in the warm sun, and enjoying each other's company.

Big Z and Big Sister climbed in a cedar tree and went adventuring in a huge yard of a neighbor who has wanted to create a communal space. This yard is incredible, with a lot of space and nooks and crannies filled with delight, including 6 new chickens who are in their brand new and spectacular home that was built by Dad. We got to water the lil' gals, filling up their 5 gallon bucket to the brim.

Before we knew it our clocks said past 6! So, we hopped on our bikes and slowly meandered our way home . . .

I found a call from Kevin and so I returned his call as we got dinner on. Kevin has spoken with some of his family and exchanged contact information with them regarding MPM. And, he's read the first section of the Power Bites. Go, Kevin! Go!

TWCCTW Day ----Day 43

Another "whoo-eee" day!

I wanted to complete the email campaign in 2 days and did! Just fired off my reports and I'm glad to say I've achieved my goal!

A long bath will ensue ;-).

Breathe.

Along with the email campaign, we had a wonderful Blog Talk Radio show tonight. We had a number of guests, and it was wonderful to have our new business partner, Kevin, meet Jacki, our host and Director of Marketing for TWCCTW.

Jacki asked Kevin what his why was . . . What was it that attracted him to our company?

Kevin didn't say too much on the call, but he did say that he has goals and dreams, and that our company would help him achieve them.

He called me after our radio show. He was still flushed from being on the call ~~~ and yes, that is so ~~~ we all get a bit out of our comfort zones when we consider growing our businesses and making a difference in the world.

I followed up with Jacki's query to Kevin because knowing our why, the reason we wake up each day and take the steps necessary to achieve our goals, is very important.

Well, Kevin surprised me with his answer. He trusted in me to tell me the full story of a 20 year journey for him. His story is very touching, inspiring and powerful. He will consider writing something about it, and I will ask him to share a bit on another radio show.

I'm impressed by what he has done, and inspired by his determination and dedication to his cause. His story tells, in a most humble way, how one person's life can make such a huge difference, and how seemingly insignificant actions produce powerful results.

I will let him tell you more, but for now, suffice it to say that Kevin has a Together We Can Change The World Spirit. His efforts have provided incredible enrichment for others, and his gifts are being brought back to him, in full circle. Even as Kevin gives, he's learning how to Receive.