Where Would You Fly Arrives in Florida and Texas and Baltimore and Creative Short Stories

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Camilla

June 12 2018:

See what came in the mail! Cannot wait to dive in. Thank you Lillian for all the time, effort and love you put into this book! And thank you to your mom, Camilla, for helping this manifest into reality! – Kasey Claytor, Florida

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June 12 2018:

Fly, Fly, Fly.
One Egyptian Eye
One Where Would You Fly
Departing in about 30 minutes
To Katy Texas
Fly, Fly, Fly
xoxo

“So happy to receive my book and art print this weekend!!” -Monica, Texas

June 14 2018:

Placed the order today! More flying our way! Hope I ordered enough for those who want one at the Chromosome 18 conference in about 2 weeks. Wahooo!

June 16 2018:

With much gratitude to Merrilee ….

“So many creative short stories woven together. Love her imagination! Way to go Miss Lillian!
Gave the book to our school librarian for others to enjoy!”-Merrilee B., Reno, NV …..

We are incredibly grateful for the time you took to write this! Much love to you!! xoxo

The Daughter Knew She Could by Camilla Downs

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Camilla

June 15 2018:

The mom had nearly given up.
The daughter would not.
The daughter held strong to the
knowing that they were going.
Now. They are going.
And it’s due to her persistence.
In the next two weeks
There’s still some
distance to cover.
The daughter enlisted her creativity
and crafted magical stories
to compliment each of
her selected drawings.
For her fundraising goals
the drawings would be offered.
Have you seen the stories
or the drawings?
The daughter knew she could.
So she did.
-2018, Camilla Downs

Visiting The Romano Duo in Surprise Arizona – Lillian

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Camilla

May 24 2018:

Tomorrow morning is the beginning of the Team Member L and Romano Duo adventure! Lillian is riding back to Surprise, Arizona with mom and Frank for a vacation for her!! Which means respite for me!

It’s been nearly 3 years since I’ve had respite from Lillian. I’d be telling an un-truth if I said I wasn’t a tad bit excited. And, I know she is too!! May the force be with The Romano Duo … And all the Angels too!! Photo from September 2015

May 25 2018:

They’re off!!! Let the “almost” respite begin for me ….. As I have Thomas here with me. 😜

Lillian’s gonna have a great time!!! Yay for her to get a vacation!! She gets to spend nearly 2 weeks with The Romano Duo in Surprise, Arizona!! Wahooo!!!

May 27 2018:

Sent an hour and a half after she left on Friday!! Ha!

I am incredibly happy she’s getting this time with The Romano Duo and I’m getting a break.

After nearly three years straight of her needing me, talking to me constantly, and being me walking buddy; I’m bouncing back and forth between thinking I should be doing something, being relieved that I don’t have to do anything for her, feeling sad because she’s not here, and feeling free because she’s not here. Crazy stuff …. Yet, all good stuff!!

May 30 2018:

I’m as excited about this as Lillian. Well, maybe almost as excited. Turns out one of our Chromosome 18 friends, The Bakers, live near Surprise, Arizona!!!!! Katie came over to the Romano Casa and spent a few hours swimming and hanging out with Lillian.

The Bakers were one of the first families we became friends with at our first conference in 2009 in Vegas and every conference thereafter. Katie deemed herself honorary big sister to Lillian. One of the major reasons going to conference is so incredibly important to Lillian. So beautiful!!!xoxo

June 3 2018:

She’s been swimming and watching movies and eating donuts!! Lillian is having a great time with The Romano Duo.

June 10 2018:

She’s back!!!!! And she’s cracking me up! “We stopped at the alien store …… “ Only driving through the Nevada desert!!! And, “Patty and Frank say a lot of cuss words under their breath.” And, telling on herself. “I stayed up all night long while I was there. I stayed up till 2:00 one morning.”

Song Inside You – Ethan Lipton & Orchestra

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Camilla

June 9 2018:

I just adore this song and the movie for which it was the soundtrack! xoxo

Where Would You Fly is Flying to Titusville Florida

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Camilla

June 4 2018:

Set one free today to fly to Titusville, Florida! “Where Would You Fly” takes flight once again! xoxo

Where Would You Fly?

To learn more about Lillian’s debut book, go here … Where Would You Fly …

The Egyptian Eye Looking Good

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Camilla

June 5 2018:

Thank you to Hunter at Pixels & Ink! Just back from picking up mounted prints of Lillian’s artwork. They are beautiful and ready to go to their new homes!!! Much gratitude to the beautiful souls supporting Lillian’s fundraising efforts. xoxo

If interested in reading about Lillian’s fundraiser, go here …

Fundraising for the 2018 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – In Summary

Team TLC on Plush Life TV Show – Better Pictures

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Camilla

June 2 2018:

That time a couple of months ago when we were invited for a segment on The Plush Show in Reno. We talked about being a family of authors. Thank you Jen!!

To learn more about each of our books you can go here ….

Where Would You Fly by Lillian Darnell

Biggest Little Photographer by Thomas Darnell

D iz for Different by Camilla Downs

The Egyptian Eye to Da Bayou

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Camilla

May 29 2018:

The Egyptian Eye is on her way to Metairie Louisiana!!! Goin’ down da bayou! Oceans of gratitude to Stephanie for supporting Lillian’s fundraising efforts! xoxo .

Want an Egyptian Eye for yourself? Go here to learn more … https://lilliandarnell.com/2018/06/06/fundraising-for-the-2018-chromosome-18-family-conference-in-summary/

A Flower’s Curious Emotions by Lillian Darnell

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Camilla

June 2 2018:

A story inspired by the Chromosome 18 Conference. ….. from Lillian … xoxo

Once many years, a little girl named Rainbow loved traveling to new places. One day, Rainbow decided to write a story. “Hello! My name is Rainbow. My family and I have been going to a conference called Party Dancers for many years”, wrote Rainbow.

One day at the Party Dancers, she faced many fears in just 1 day. Rainbow was very determined to conquer more fears. A couple of years later at the Party Dancers, Rainbow met a friend she connected with through Bookworm the previous year and had so much fun. Rainbow knew many friends and people that year.

Rainbow even tried to get in the cold pool. This year, Rainbow was pumped to go …..

Fundraising for the 2018 Chromosome 18 Family Conference – Rainbow of Emotions

Get Well Gift – HappYness Treasure Map and a Bag of Rocks

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Camilla

**THROWBACK POST**

April 25 2013:

Off to pick up Team Member T & L from school and deliver a very special Get Well gift to Susan Hill!! So much FUN making this one!

Here are the fun “Instructions” that go along with the Inspirational Rocks:

HappYness Treasure Map™
+ One bag of inspirational rocks

Ingredients: One bag of Inspiring Rocks to guide you in feeling good, inspire you and to make part of your daily adventure. One HappYness Treasure Map.

Dosage: Remove one rock from bag daily.

Side Effects: Good feelings, creativity, acceptance, HappYness and inspiration

Instructions: Each morning slide your hand into your bag, shift the rocks around in your fingers until you find just the right one, and pull it from your bag. The following are some suggestions to go along with the phrase on your chosen rock. Continue choosing a rock every day until your bag is empty. Put them all back in and start again! Have FUN!!

Acceptance – Is there something that is causing you disharmony due to not wanting to accept?

Morning thoughts: I have no control over other people or how events play(ed) out. I accept this and make peace with it. I accept myself just as I am. I am loving, kind and wonderful. Change wording to suit you.

Evening thoughts: I am grateful to have reached acceptance of _______________.

Attention – Be clear about what you are giving your attention. Does it relate to your intentions for your life, for the week, or for the day? Bring your attention back to your intention.

Be Flexible – Use today as a reminder to be flexible …. At least once during the day sing this little song to yourself,

“Row, row, row YOUR boat,
GENTLY down the stream,
MERRILY, MERRILY, MERRILY,
Life is but a DREAM.”
Row your own boat, be HappY and create your dream!

Faith – Remind yourself throughout the day to have faith in yourself.

Forgiveness – Today is the day to forgive yourself and anyone else. Write a letter to yourself or someone else detailing what you are forgiving yourself or that person for … No need to give it to anyone. Just write it and reach the place of forgiveness within yourself.

Gratitude – Make today about being thankful. Take as many opportunities as possible to express silently or out loud your gratitude.

Intention – Review your intentions. What are your intentions for your life, this year, this week or this day. Have you taken a detour? If so, either make peace with the detour or get back on your path.

Intuitive – Be sure to check with your intuition today on your decision making. Trust yourself.

Kindness – Make today about spreading kindness to yourself and those you encounter. Could be with a smile, a hug or even a silent blessing for the person.

Laugh – It’s good medicine and good for the soul. LAUGH a lot today!

Love – Do everything you do today full of love from your innermost self.

Purpose – What is your purpose? What do you feel you are supposed to accomplish during your life? It’s okay not to know. Just ponder it …

Release – Today is the day to release any guilt, judgments, hurt, or any other negative feelings. Be one with the feeling, embrace it, then release it.

Self Love – Do something kind for yourself today. Nurture yourself. What makes your heart sing? A walk outside, reading a good book, enjoying a divine meal, doing absolutely nothing … do IT.

Well Being – Focus on your well being. Know that you have well being within you.

Morning thoughts: I am an instrument of well being.

Evening thoughts: I am grateful for my well being.

Team TLC = Thomas, Lillian and Camilla

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