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May 1 2016:
Incredible walk with Thomas and Lillian this afternoon. We sat for a bit and watched the ducks, ducklings, geese, goslings, and birds.
I told a story about ducks and ducklings, we looked at leaves and clouds.
After dinner we looked up geese in the “Handbook of Nature Study” by Anna Botsford Comstock. That was FUN and so interesting reading about things we had already been seeing. Loved by all. xoxo
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May 7 2016:
Magical walk with Lillian yesterday afternoon. We looked closely at the rocks, tree buds, trees, and leaves. And we enjoyed the ducklings, goslings, and one beetle crawling across the path!
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July 6 2016:
“With you by my side, I am grace.
With you by my side, I am grateful.
With you by my side, I am never alone.
With you by my side, I am free to be me.” ~Camilla Downs – Author
xoxoxo
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June 28 2015:
Wonderful walk with Thomas this morning. So inspiring!! Plus, big huge bonus! Thomas finally found his first geocache. I know a picture is not norm as it could give away the exact location … But this was his first and I wanted to capture the thrill!
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July 3 2016:
Just back from an adventure! Made popcorn, grabbed some jelly beans, found a perfect spot to park in Reno so as to watch the fireworks in Sparks …. Absolutely wonderful spot away from crowds and the boom, boom of the fireworks. This is how we roll with sensory issues …. What FUN! xoxo
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July 3 2014:
Don’t know whether I’m packing or unpacking lately! HA! Done packing and Team TLC is ready to head to Stamford, CT tomorrow to see our Chromosome 18 family for the 21st Annual C18 Conference! All of our stuff for 7 days is in this one cute little suitcase! Checking this one and we each have 1 carry on … YAY! Essentialism is a beautiful thang!
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More magnificent trees from a May 2014 walk in the Damonte Ranch area … ♡
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July 3 2013:
As I fall asleep tonight I will imagine me and my sweet dear high school friend Nikki Jones Luinstra on the beach at a simple little beach cottage … soaking in the peace, with our feet in the sand, digging our toes into the cool sand underneath the surface … enjoying the silence and one another’s company and surrounded by all whom Nikki loves .. It is my wish that anyone reading this takes a minute or two to imagine Nikki and I on the beach, be filled with feelings of peace and the knowing that everything and everyone is going to be okay and send those thoughts and prayers to Nikki in Shreveport, LA … You are an amazing woman Nikki with a sweet, kind and loving soul … I LOVE YOU! …. Nikki has stage 4 breast cancer …. This video is for YOU sweet friend …
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July 3 2012:
Just reserved a one way flight for Team TLC to Georgia for the Chromosome 18 Conference on July 28th! Now …. to get from Atlanta to Savannah on the 28th, pay for our hotel room while there and then back to Reno when it’s over …. Anyone near Atlanta feel like taking a leisurely drive to Savannah on 7.28?? HA! Thank you tons and tons and tons times 900 trillion to all y’all for your kindness, love and encouragement!
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On June 26 2013 I got to have fun being interviewed by Julie Pledger Fowler and Jenn Brockman of Special Needs Kids Talk Radio. We had a great time talking about “D iz for Different”, the story behind how the book came to be, Lillian and 18p-, affects of being speech impaired for Lillian, what I’m up to these days including Customized Employment Project – NCED, where this blog is headed, Thomas and how I handle it all ……. Head on over if you wanna have a listen and/or post any follow up questions …
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July 3 2012:
The “D iz for Different” Video Journey has reached 150 views! This is the photo journey to accompany events and people mentioned in the book! Thank y’all for all the support, encouragement, enthusiasm, Amazon customer reviews and continuing to share!! I appreciate it tons and tons and am grateful that y’all are finding special sections in the book that speak to you!
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Treatin Team TLC to a drive in movie!!
Made it in!! First time at the drive in for Team Member T & L!! They are so excited!!!
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July 3 2011:
“Most people see what is, and never see what can be.” -Albert Einstein
May you find a moment today to be in awe, see beauty or find humor . . .
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Purge Palooza 2011 continues . . . Think I’m halfway done now!! This is awesome – Glad the garbage comes tomorrow . . . can is completely full and I’ve got about 5 or 6 loads for Goodwill! The Purge Fest moves into the house next . . . watch out stuff, I’m having a ball and I’ve got your number!
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July 3 2010:
My daddy is up from Nawlins for a visit this weekend. At NV State Museum. Kids are loving it!
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October 12 2014:
Enjoyed life this afternoon with a beautiful walk and playing in the leaves with two amazing people. YUM!
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September 30 2014:
Great sky, great walk, great conversation … With some great people!
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July 7 2015:
What a GREAT solo walk this morning. So inspiring!! xoxo
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July 7 2014:
20 minutes til ladies night with other C18 Moms, Grandmas, and Aunts! Wahoooo!! I so much love these beautiful people we get to spend a few days with. I keep hearing, “Look! That’s Thomas’ Mom” … So happy that Thomas is such a meaningful experience for some of these kiddos! Thank you to Jon Baker for having Thomas and Lillian join you tonight so I can experience ladies night! Thank you Missy Baker for sharing your hubby! Thank you Kaitlin Baker for your kindness! xoxo
Ladies night
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July 7 2013:
Look what my fabulous cousin, Stephanie Creech Alford, made!! YUM!! Canned pickles just like our mammaw used to make!!! So wish I was there to “borrow” a jar!! Way to GO Stephanie!!!! I have such warm and loving memories of going over to mammaw’s house to “shop” for fresh food … She had a pantry and a shed full of homemade canned goods and 2 full size chest freezers full of fresh frozen veggies from her garden! LOVE thinking abut this …. Thanks Stephanie!
Another Sunday of the TeamTLC Purge fest comes to an end with Lillian’s room having been tackled! Whew! Thomas did some dishes while we were working in Lillian’s room!
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July 7 2012:
Monthly library adventures … Cool surprise of live music today!!!!! Part of month long Artown!!
Lillian says to Thomas as he’s sittin on the kitchen counter, “Will you teach me how to do that?” Go Lillian Go!! The other day he was teaching her how to lay hanging upside down from the couch!!
Outdoor movie night adventures for Team TLC!!! Such a BEAUTIFUL night!!
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July 8 2013:
Sunrise walk this morning .. Had some company for a little while. These lovely ducks came right up to me and joined me for a bit. A jogger coming by the other direction asked “Are those yours?” … Hahahaha!! Those lovely ducks inspired me this morning ….
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July 19 2015:
Took about 5 hours yesterday, and we finally got finished with his post and the “Love Cards”. Pass the love …. xoxo … From Team Member T … “I want to help my family get to the 18p- conference this year so I am selling love cards. You pass the cards around to spread the love! On the back you can add your own messages. It’s important to me to attend the conference because …”
https://thomasadarnell.com/2015/07/18/spread-love-with-love-cards/
I just love sitting outside in the shade while it’s still cool and there’s a soft breeze ruffling the tree leaves and my hair. So yummy to the heart! May you have your own yummy moments today! xoxo
Spent the afternoon being creative and then we all made a sign for our hotel room door at the upcoming C18 conference! xoxoxo
Suppose I needed reminded today of who I am … This post it attached to my dress this morning. I left it there as I felt it was a little message for me. Now. It’s hanging in my hair. And while having further “strong discussions” with Thomas today about limiting his time on digital devices, Thomas noticed this heart had formed from water out of the hose. Just a little respond with love reminder. I love Love!! xoxo
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July 19 2014:
Happy Sumbeamy Saturday Y’all! A little something that stood out for me this morning, for myself and anyone else experiencing a storm. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to experience the windstorms of my life for without them I would not get the chance to BE the true ME … “Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of the carvings.” -Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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July 19 2013:
Beautiful walk this morning … Awesome way to begin this great day of checking off # 69 on my AdventureList!! Thank you Denise Sheehan!!!
July 19 2013: Lunch break!!! So very much enjoying getting certified in Reiki Level II!! Thank you Denise!!!
It was a GREAT day to get Certified in Reiki Level II … Thank you Denise Sheehan! You are such a beautiful, shining, full of love light!
Beautiful sunset to end this good n yummy energy filled day! Thanks to The Romano Duo for treating Team Member T & L to a day at the pool!
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July 19 2012:
E is for Expectation…”This journey will be much more fulfilling and full of joy, when we are able to live in the present moment and break the habit of being so rooted in our expectations. Expectations can be limiting. Once we loosen our grip on our expectations, we may find we have freed ourselves to allow an unexpected outcome to go way beyond anything we could have imagined.” Great book, Camilla Downs! I am thoroughly enjoying every page of it.” -Melanie G.
Heard some Rolling Stones this morning … always makes me think of my Daddy …. here I am visiting him with my big hair in 1992 down in Nawlins … Without knowing it, Daddy taught me there’s usually a way around, over, under or through rules!! Love you Daddy … thanks for always being there for ME!! Even though he’s not on FB thought this might bring some fond memories of your own back to you …
Crystal mining adventures …. Lillian got this for a birthday present 2 years ago … I put it away for the perfect day … It’s a PERFECT day!!
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July 19 2009:
Great time camping this weekend with Thomas, Lillian, my Mom & Frank! Lillian’s favorite part was sleeping in the tent, Thomas’ was roasting marshmallows & mine was watching the pure joy of them having fun!!
Camping!! Thomas, Lillian, Camilla & Frank & Patty Romano
