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Throwback Post: When We Are Happy and Kind

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September 26 2012:

That moment when your six year old son finally understands all the things you have been telling him about happiness … That moment when …. that moment when time stands still …. That moment is when you acknowledge to yourself that YOU are the one that helped him understand and to turn his thoughts around.

For the past few weeks Thomas has been struggling in school. He loves the school, loves the playground and generally liked being there. But, every morning for the past few weeks he’s been unhappy with going to school. Says he doesn’t want to go, there’s nothing to do, it’s no fun, so and so isn’t being kind to him, the teacher won’t answer his questions. After I did some investigation, listening and chatting with the teacher, I came to the conclusion that this was coming from Thomas’ thinking. He had decided to be unhappy with his lessons in school, unhappy being there … just unhappy about the whole thing. He kept saying he was unhappy and it was no fun. I have been kindly and gently discussing with him that the way he is thinking about his day before he even gets there is why he is not happy. He is putting off an unhappy energy and being grumpy. I told him it is his choice whether he has a good day or a bad day at school.

Before I dropped him off this morning he told me that yesterday, he was happy and kind with everyone in his classroom. He said, that’s how it works right? When we are happy and kind, the people around us are too. I told him “You got that right!”. It starts with YOU first. Once we decide to be happy and be kind, it spreads to those around us and …… Then …. it comes back to us! I told him how proud I was of him for figuring it out!

This morning he got out of the car happy and smiling …. That moment when …. That moment when you are filled with so much joy that your eyes begin to sweat as your drive off …. That Moment!

Throwback Post: This is Not My Planet

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September 26 2010:

Thomas says: “This is not my planet. I am from Jupiter. When I grow up I’m going to go into space and go back to Jupiter!” Plus, he’s taking Lillian with him! They are now having a conversation about what they will pack for the journey! It’s times like this I’m so grateful for these two and their imaginations!”

 

Throwback Post: Book Shelf With Games and Tomatoes

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September 26 2013:

This wonderful book found a prominent place on the book shelf.

Layers of clouds … looked like a Cloud Cake! Beautiful sunset from Tuesday night …. Mmmmm …. cloud cake! My kinda cake! xoxo

I’m gonna make home made spaghetti sauce this time! Thank you once again Kymberlee Simantel! YUM! Anyone have a fabulous recipe to share?

No school tomorrow = Team TLC game night!


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September 26 2012:

Can’t wait til Saturday y’all!! Who’s coming by Steamboat Springs to check out our diamond in the desert … I’ll be sharing a table with the Anti-Cancer lady … will be autographing books for anyone who hasn’t gotten there’s yet!! Come see us and come get pampered too!!!! Via my sweet friend Myree Townsend: “Happy Wednesday to all!! I have a great opportunity for all of those who have driven by Steamboat Hotsprings and never have stopped by or to those who haven’t visited in awhile. Come join us for our Bi-Annual Open House Saturday Sept 29th from 1-5. Experience FREE chair massages, Sona Therapy Demos, Sound Table Demos,FREE outdoor Tub Soaks, Refreshments, vendor booths, and classes. Come out and experience Steamboat Hotsprings and Healing Center….. “The diamond in the desert”
www.steamboatsprings.org for more info…”

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About to have a big ole press release blitz going out y’all and I would so very very very much appreciate any of you who have read “D iz for Different” leaving a review over at Amazon … If you don’t have an Amazon account, you can leave your review here as I’ll have a “Review” page on my website too and I can put your review over there! Thanks tons and tons … Love and Blessings to Y’all! ♥ ♥ ♥ Please let me know if there’s anything I can do for YOU!

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September 26 2011:

4:15 pm this afternoon I introduced Lillian to Evernote. I created her very own Lillian notebook within my account as you have to be 13 to register. By bed time tonight she had created several notes including one note with a photo embedded, one note with audio and one note with a webcam photo! Geez! I haven’t even used any of those features and I’ve been using it longer! Go Lillian Go!!

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September 26 2009:

How Do You Spell . . .

I choose 2 have sense of humor bout Lillian’s speech issue. This am she asked me how 2 spell a word. Now that’s Funny when you are being asked 2 spell a word that you can’t even understand when it’s being pronounced. Cool thing about her Dynavox – she can type in a letter or 2 & it’ll give suggestions of what word begins w/ those letters. The word? Illustrations! (She was writing a book this am titled “Magic Facts” & she’s also the illustrator of the book!!) She cracks me up!

Throwback Post: Home Made Spa Day

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September 25 2015:

Homemade spa day today. Thomas and Lillian are hanging out with Ms. Kat and I’m having the afternoon to myself. Haven’t experienced an away from home spa day since October 2002. Just made an appointment for next Thursday to be pampered to nirvana. I should be good for another 13 years! HA! It wasn’t easy to make the phone call to schedule. I first had to connect with some unlovely feelings that I was doing something wrong or bad. Then I was able to call with gratitude and peace. Wahoo!! Very much looking forward to it. xoxo

Throwback Post: Celebrating at the Beach and the Toy Store

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September 25 2014:

Here I come Candeleria! Gonna sub with some awesome 1st-3rd graders today at HDMS. Please send Ms. Nicole some yummy healing thoughts as she is sick today.

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September 25 2012:

I’m grateful to be 1 of the 100 Honorees this Friday night y’all! Who’s gonna be there? “Celebrate the courage and character of the Reno region with the 100 most influential people within the area.

Tickets: https://www.plum100.eventbrite.com/
We are recognizing Super Heroes, Business Owners & Industry Experts, Community Leaders, Foodies, Extraordinary neighbors, Charity Drivers, Artists and Icons, Scientists, Savvy Techs and our region’s Risk Takers and Visionaries who lead our economic engine.
There are ten people within the ten different categories which make up the full list of 100 and only one of them will be awarded as the top influencer within their category. This won’t be your average awards night!
See the Full Plum100 List: https://issuu.com/pluminfluencemagazine_reno/docs/plum100
RGJ Article: Campaign to Launch a New Perception of Reno, https://www.rgj.com/…/3082…/Campaign-launched-redo-Reno-image“

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September 25 2011:

Just another Saturday adventure for Team TLC! This was so much FUN!! Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor adventures fer sure!

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September 25 2010:

Date day with my favorite 4 yr old!! Toy store, tacos & the pet store. Love a cheap date!!

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Lillian’s at a birthday party AND I was allowed to actually leave!!! WoooooHoooooooo, YeeeeeHaaaawwww and this calls for a toast! My Chromosome 18 Family know what I mean!!!!

Throwback Post: Amazing Teacher With an IEP and an Adventure

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September 24 2013:

Thomas told me this morning that he wants to be a teacher. I asked him why and he said Mrs. Nicole always looks like she’s having so much fun (his teacher). And she’s friends with all of the students. This touched my heart so … almost made my eyes sweat! She IS a fabulous teacher indeed and he is right on … She is having the time of her life spending her days with these kids …. She shines and it’s obvious she is so happy! Both Thomas and Lillian have had the experience of having the opposite kind of person as a teacher and I am so very blessed and grateful for Mrs. Nicole and her beautiful light! xoxo


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September 24 2012:

Yippee Skippy … Shakin my groove thang y’all!! Just home from possibly the shortest 1 year IEP meeting EVER!!!! Was also Lillian’s 1st one to participate in …. It was PERFECT!!! Total time: 30 minutes!! Shake your groove thang, shake your groove thang, yea, yea …

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September 24 2011:

Off for an adventure!!

Here’s where we ended up!!! Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!! Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor

Throwback Post: Creating and Letting Go

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September 22 2015

At 11:07 a.m. this morning I received a blessing via an email. An email that was all about life loving me. I created Turning Views Inc in 2008 and have done much through it. Last year I was not able to renew TVI due to lack of funds. At the time, it caused me great pain to let the deadline approach and slip by. Yet, I decided to connect with the emotions this brought up and with a peaceful heart released it … knowing that if I was able to renew at a later date, I could, and if I didn’t, that all was happening perfectly as it should.

This morning at 11:07 I received this email. It’s legitimate and from someone whom has been a dear friend to me in the past. TVI is sold now. I will connect with these sad feelings I’m having for fully releasing what I created and know that once I’ve connected with them and let go, I’m gonna be wowed with what’s up for me next. Now. With a grateful heart, I shall take Team TLC out to dinner to celebrate. Life loves me … and life loves you. xoxo

Here’s to creating and letting go of those creations. Making way for new creations. Nothing ever really ends. It just changes form. xoxo

Celebratory walk around the lake after the celebration dinner. So beautiful … xoxo

Throwback Post: Warm and Beautiful Review for D iz for Different

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October 5 2012:

My eyes were a sweating this morning when I read this warm and beautiful Amazon review from Giuliana LaRocca Ragas … Warms my heart and adds fuel to the fires of my passion.

“This book was given to me by very good friend of mine who knows Camilla through their group. I have a two year old son with Down Syndrome so she knew that I would benefit from reading it. Within minutes of opening the book I was not able to put it down. Camilla is right on the nose with so many things. Her book gave me so much hope for my son and his future and let me know that it was okay to be sad and angry. Not all days are going to be easy, but it is okay because we can all get through them with the strength we have within. She gives so much hope for the special needs world and her book gives our children a voice. There is nothing wrong with them just the people that think that there is. I have read it again and highlighted some amazing things that she has said. Regardless of the fact if you a new parent with a child with a disability or someone that has an older child this book is a must read. No one is alone in this, we are all in it together 🙂”

Thank you Becky Gaylor Hobby for making sure Giuliana got one of my books!!