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Posted on December 31, 2021 by Camilla

Top 10 Digital Diary Entries With the Most Views for 2021

1. Projector With a Spleen Authority – Human Design

2. New Patio Furniture With Comfort and Pretty Privacy and New Abstract Art from Lillian Darnell

3. Movie Night: Total Recall

4. Lillian’s Imaginarium – Now on Etsy

5. Throwback Post: The Feedback Confirms It

6. The Wall of Love by Marco Santini Art – Featuring Artwork by Lillian Darnell and Summer Vacation Memories

7. The Hard Part – Asking for Help and Intense Advocating With Deep Diving

8. Throwback Post: A Day Full of Positive Consequences and The Gondola – 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans

9. Water Balloons and Cornhole

10. Throwback Post: Plum 100 Photo Shoot – Camilla

Happy New Year from Team TLC and Chad Basil the First!!

Throwback Post: Team TLC Happy Love World

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Camilla

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April 28 2014:

I had the most amazing walk with Thomas yesterday. The trail was freshly sealed so it was shiny. Thomas declared that it had lip gloss on! Yep! That’s what it looked like.

Then at dinner we all 3 made up riddles and after dinner washed, dried and put away the dishes together. After dinner, Thomas declared, “I will be happy from now on …. no matter what!” He asked, “Who’s with me?” Both Lillian and I raised our hands. We declared it Team TLC Happy Love World!

As I tucked them in bed, told them to fasten their seat belts, have a safe flight and don’t walk around the cabin unless the fasten seat belt signed has been turned off! I LOVE this thing called LOVE! I love Thomas and Lillian. I love me. I love you. …. I LOVE …. xoxo

Throwback Post: Tree Hugging While Watching a Mouse Detective

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Camilla

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April 28 2016:

About this time of year Thomas and Lillian start asking how they can help pay for attending the yearly Chromosome 18 Conference (it’s in San Antonio this year). This time I told Thomas to do something that brings him happiness and joy and is something he likes doing. He did just that …. This is his first offering as he as a couple more ideas. He asked that I share with all of you. If it moves you and feels right, take a look, share with others, or support his efforts. Oceans of love … xoxo

https://thomasadarnell.com/2016/04/27/paintedrocksbythomas/ – (blog is currently offline while they update it)

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April 28 2013:

Tree hugging adventures for Thomas on our walk this morning … I just LOVE this moment and picture …

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April 28 2012:

Team TLC movie night … Got our detective hats on … Hot buttered popcorn coming up …

Throwback Post: Hand Painted Rocks with Poems While Reading at Sunset

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Camilla

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May 1 2016:

Thomas wasn’t alone in feeling inspired by rocks. I’ll be posting these on my website this week and thought I would give a sneak peak here. xoxo

Each is hand painted with acrylic, signed, dated, and sealed with gloss finish.

Each also comes with a one of a kind poem written by me. The poems and words are directly from the heart.

Much love and heart energy has gone into each one. Let me know should one of these speak to you and you would like to claim it before I post on the website.

You will know if one is meant for you. I will get pricing information to you and will share the poem with you also.

These are from Washoe lake when it was dry last October and some are from Boca Reservoir from almost 2 years ago. I knew they wanted to be decorated and shared.

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May 1 2015:

This morning when I woke up I set my intention and my goal for the day. That goal was to respond with love in every situation and to be shown how to share love and joy. On the way home from taking Lillian to Kat McLain’s place I stopped by the grocery store. I was leaving the store when I noticed a neighbor who I know has no car and uses a taxi when going places. Before I knew what was happening I turned around, walked up to her, and asked if she needed a ride home. She was very grateful and happy! So blessed I set love as my goal today. Sound like something you’d like to try as a goal? You never know where it may lead and it sure feels amazing! xoxo

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May 1 2014:

Lillian’s choice last night for me to read to her before bed! Brought back such sweet memories …. I bought this book at a yard sell when she was a wee little 4 pounder (about 12 years ago)! Read it to her almost every night and she still remembers that! So full of love and joy …. xoxo … Sending some to y’all too!

Another beautiful sunrise in Savannah Georgia last July 2013 at the Chromosome18 conference.So amazing!!

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May 1 2013:

eWomenNetwork fun!!! GREAT place Debbie Cox … Love the expansion!!!

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May 1 2012:

“Had I not arrived in a different place than planned, I would never have realized the POWER,
WISDOM and COMPASSION that lie within me.”
-Camilla Downs

I am so in love with my life, my kids, my friends and family, this place I call “home” …. I have grown, opened my arms and heart and embrace all life has to offer … This different place I have arrived is PERFECT!!!

“Just-cause” Adventures!! Here’s to US!!!

Cozy outdoor area adventures …. Warm, fuzzy little reading spot for Team Member T and me!

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May 1 2011:

Team member L is using the gift card the Easter Bunny brought her.

Team member T is using the gift card from the Easter Bunny!!

My taste buds are in Southern Heaven y’all! Catfish, hushpuppies, home grown corn (thanks Glen Dykes of Eagle Lake, MS – Aunt Debbie Burton’s Man) and french fries . . . . Mmmmmmmmm, Yummilcious and Yummy just aren’t good enough for how GOOD this is y’all!! My taste buds are seriously partying!!

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May 1 2009:

So appreciate my step-father! He just delivered my Bloody Mary to my door! Mom’s recovering from surgery, so, we’re staying here tonight! Frank Romano Rocks!

Throwback Post: Ducklings and Goslings While Walking

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Camilla

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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

Throwback Post: I Am Happy

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Camilla

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June 6 2013:

“I Am Happy” by Thomas Darnell … Thomas is feeling kind of sad that tomorrow is the last day of school so he wrote and sang this song for himself. He’s going to miss his new teacher, Ms. Nicole, and all of his classmates.

We talked about enjoying every single minute of his last school day tomorrow and that this is helpful because it’s a sign of how much he likes his school, teacher and classmates. Good thing about Montessori … he will be with Ms. Nicole and all of his classmates again in August for the start of the 2nd grade!

(Sound is very low. You won’t be able to hear it unless use earbuds or it’s very quiet where you are … Sorry. I wasn’t paying attention to my distance from him.)

Throwback Post: Camilla Date Day June 2015

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Camilla

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June 6 2015:

They’re off!! Sleepover with The Romano Duo and I get to have a Camilla Date Day. xoxo

I got all wild n crazy and spent some time packing, returned a movie to the library, had a lone dance party and watched 3 movies! Wahooo!! I’m kinda crazy like that! xoxo

Camilla June 2015 Date Day .. Part 1 – Packing. Part 2 … Double feature. First up. Love, love, love!!!

Camilla June 2015 Date Day – Part 2: Number Two of the double feature. Lovely!

Camilla June 2015 Date Day – Decided to make it a triple feature. Plus hot buttered popcorn!

I am so truly blessed. Got a text that Thomas loves me as hot dogs and Lillian loves me as blankets of strawberry scented stars. On that note, it’s time for this Camilla date day to end and continue tomorrow when I get to go hang out in beautiful Washoe Valley.

Throwback Post: Pistachio Grits

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Camilla

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June 6 2013:

“Stuff” I’ve seen for the first time in my life …. I keep bowls of nuts out for T & L to snack on and add to their meals. (At this point all my southern friends and family need to cover their eyes) … Thomas added pistachios to his grits this morning … Said it was pretty and it tasted good! Okay my sweet little man! You go Thomas!

Throwback Post: Sad Cats

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Camilla

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May 1 2016:

More from Lillian’s “Emotions With Animals” blog series … “People sometimes make noises like cats do when they’re sad. People try to protect themselves by forcing the tears into a lump in the throat. People will be silent and thinking. The people will have a sad smile, half smile, or sad face … ” … xoxoxo

Emotions With Animals: Sad Cats

Throwback Post: Asking for Growth

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Camilla

May 14 2015:

Sometimes when we pray what we’re really asking for is growth. And growth sure isn’t a bed of roses, but sure can blossom into a bed of roses. Just a thought when one might be thinking that prayers have not been answered. Perhaps they have … xoxo

Throwback Post: Gifts with Books at the Library and a Cheeseburger While Watching a Movie

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Camilla

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May 14 2015:

He’s so excited! He can see!!!!

Lillian’s entry for the Spanish Springs bookmark contest. We delivered them today and the librarian was so happy!! Lillian’s quote “Books are a reader’s best friend!” xoxo

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May 14 2014:

Overflowing with gratitude for an amazing, beautiful, anonymous, giver of these goodies for Thomas and Lillian! Arrived via UPS yesterday and Monday. Thomas has a second love now, right up there with LEGOS. This “Chess Once A Pawn A Time” set is amazing! Says to only spend between 20 to 30 minutes at a time studying the books with your child. He read both books and soaked it all into that amazing soul of his in about an hour. He was so flipping excited! We played our first game before bed. Went fast cause I have no clue what I’m doing! Thomas says, “I love chess!” Thank you, thank you, thank you mystery giver!

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May 14 2012:

Heartfelt SHOUT out and Thank YOU to Jim Stovall, author of The Ultimate Gift for his beautiful endorsement of my book! I very much appreciate your faith in me Mr. Stovall … “As a blind person myself, I understand the challenge and blessing of doing things differently. In this book, Camilla shares her journey with Lillian which will help us all do more, give more, and be more.” -Jim Stovall, Emmy-award Winner, Best-selling author, The Ultimate Gift

FIVE copies away from selling 100 Books in the pre-launch sale! YAY!!

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Breathe …. Think About What Brings You Joy …. Breathe …. Think About What You Are Grateful For …. Breathe …. And This, Too, Will Pass …. -Camilla Downs

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May 14 2011:

PAWS to read! So fun for Thomas!! Lillian, not so much. She stays in the other room!!

Thomas drew this picture at school on Friday. It’s Thomas dancing with a Cheeseburger!!!

Momma Bear gets a whole night to herself! Team Member T & L’s daddy came to visit them so I get some time all to my little ole self! Wheeeee!!!!!

Mmmmmmmmm – Homemade Watermelon Margarita’s at The Romano Casa!!! The curator, chef and bartender at this joint ROCK!!

Can’t decide which beverage or which movie to watch for movie night tonight. First movie night I’ve had without Thomas and Lillian for a LONG time. I like the oldies! Think I’ll close my eyes and pick!

Here’s what I chose! I LOVE Agatha Christie! Love her books and love the Poirot movies – Happy with my choice!

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May 14 2010:

Thomas-ism ~ “I’m gonna go back to work next week at the circus so I can make money and do good stuff for people.”