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Chad Basil the First Update – Three Months

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March 12 2022

Chad Basil the First update. Basil has been with us for three months now.

He has completely abandoned his original safe space under Thomas’s bed.

His favorite toys are his bouncy rubber balls, and his new play mat. He probably has more bouncy balls than any cat ever.

He loves his water fountain (definitely drinking lots of water now), and bird watching.
He even helped with the vacuuming. 🤣😂🤣 And has the cutest paws! 🐾

Basil is finally purring, kneading, and giving love bites and licks. We still can’t pick him up. I’m betting by the next update or two, that may have changed.

Lillian has begun to cat proof her room so that Basil can explore, as he’s not been allowed in her room. She still hasn’t touched him, but enjoys watching him play, and takes lots of photos of him.

We tried to put his collar on him. He lost his spine, turning into a wet noodle flipping and flopping, over and over, until he eventually got the collar caught in his mouth! 😱 Took us a while to get him calm, and to trust Thomas to cut it off. I think we’ll wait a while before trying that again.

Please enjoy this rather large photo dump of Basil, plus two short videos. 🤣😂🤣

Basil is in competition with my nature photographs, to see which I have the most of on my phone.

We love Basil. Thank you to Thomas for being persistent with his requests for a cat, and for choosing Chad Basil the First. ❤️❤️❤️ Thomas is doing a great job at being Basil’s caretaker. He takes care of the food, water, and litter box. And I get to spoil Basil. Perfect!

Throwback Post: Creative Art On An Adventure with Multi-Legged Wonders

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August 10 2015:

Movement, Creative Art, Emotional ConneXion, Relaxation … My kinda day! I’m facilitating this workshop with Barbara Richmond Chastain on Sunday, 8.23.15 and will specifically facilitate the emotional conneXion portion. Wanna come out and join us and the horses? PLUS: A mindful and organic lunch is included! YUM! If you feel you would benefit from this, we WANT you there. There are scholarships available. The more people we assist, the more joy, peace, and love spreads to others. xoxoxo https://www.equin-nimity.com/new-events/…/connexions-workshop


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August 10 2012:

The Romano Duo are OFF for an adventure …. Reno to Salt Lake City to Denver to Wichita to Little Rock to Learned, Mississippi!!! Aunt Debbie Burton and Aunt Connie Wilson …. They are on their way!! Hope y’all have some FUN adventures while they are visiting!

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Last day of Multi-Legged Wonders Camp Adventures for Team Member T!!! Oh what fun he had!!


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August 10 2011:

Sibshop Training!!! Awesome stuff!! We have such great views here!!! 

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August 10 2009:

I am so tired, my body hurts! What a beautiful, inspiring, awesome, FUN time we had in Dallas at the eWn Conf. What I came away with: Goals are a responsibility, not an option ~ Bad Seed, Bad Seed ~ Yes, Yes ~ Make Everything out of Nothing ~ Don’t Miss the Big Lesson ~ Use My Mess to Make a Message ~ No Matter What!!! And I truly love & am grateful for the Reno eWn women who shared with me & support & love me!

Throwback Post: The Traveling Romano Duo With Sibshops and Blew Out My Flip Flop

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August 11 2012:

The Romano Duo arrived safely in Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon …. left this morning for Denver!! Collecting rocks for Thomas and Lillian along the way … BEST souvenir EVER!! Go Mom and Frank Go!

Here’s to a yummy dinner and Team TLC!! We sure do miss the Romano Duo but we also enjoy our time alone together too!!

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August 11 2011:

Second day of Sibshops – Actual Sibshops today!! High energy today!! Don Meyer doing his thang!

WOW! What a full past 2 days – I’m kinda pooped after the 2 day Sibshops training! Look out Reno . . . we’ve got some agencies and nonprofits (Turning Views Foundation included) that are gonna collaborate to bring y’all Sibshops!!

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August 11 2009:

Blew out my flip flop, stepped on a pop tart . . . . Taking a dancin break with my kiddos. What would I do without these great little people in my life????

Camilla Joins The Family Navigation Network – A Project of NCED

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March 5 2022

Exciting news to share!

I have been offered and accepted a very part-time position with the Family Navigation Network (FNN); which is a project of the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED). NCED is a part of the University of Nevada, Reno.

I’ll be working about 10 hours a week, with the opportunity to work 20 hours a week. I just don’t see the 20 hours happening any time soon, though. I finally hit 10 hours last week. Ha! I’ve been with them for about a month now, just have not had the time to make a proper announcement.

Family Navigators help connect families with resources that they may not have known about; while at the same time collecting resources and information that we can share with families. So far I’ve spent much of my time onboarding, attending webinars (to learn about more resources, and the like), and have stepped into researching what type of information and resources Nevada families need.

When I come across resources I feel would be of benefit to my Chromosome 18 family, I make sure to share them in the 18p- facebook group as part of my volunteer coordinator role.

Here’s a description from the NCED website:

News: Camilla Joins The Family Navigation Network – A Project of NCED

Throwback Post: A Big Chunk of My Heart

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August 10 2014:

Just put a big chunk of my heart onto a plane headed to Seattle. Some opportunities for learning are so challenging (learning opportunity for me as Thomas is going to visit his Dad and his Dad’s family).

I choose to be grateful for this chance to learn that Thomas is a sovereign individual and he will be just fine amongst those who don’t share my philosophies, our style of living and who don’t think very highly of me.

I’ll be back to retrieve that chunk of my heart on Thursday. I’ve wrapped that entire plane with so much love and blessings, I know everyone on the plane will have a great flight! xoxo

His skill at not being easily influenced is being heavily tested as is my ability to let it be ….

As unpleasant as it is, I’d prefer him be exposed to some adverse circumstances now while he is still young and respects what I share and teach. This is a good lesson for him in opposing views, teasing, criticism and confusion. He’s getting a full meal deal! He told me last night he’s ready to come home. Hopefully, he and I will process all this in a healthy way and allow us to expand and grow! Hugs to all y’all!

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Hung out all day with the girl in yellow … Read, ate dinner, played UNO and went for a walk. Got to Skype with Thomas and read our bedtime book via Skype too! Great day!

August 11 2014:

Spring 2014 …. Walk without Thomas … Miss that young man … and this life lesson can hurry up and be over. Is it Thursday yet? Connecting with some not so fun emotions. This calls for some heavy duty spreading of love tomorrow!

Throwback Post: C is for Courage

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August 11 2015:

I was moved to share this just now …

C is for Courage

“Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage means that we face our fears. We are able to say, “I have fallen, but I will get up!” – Maya Angelou … My addition to this: I have fallen, and it is okay. I choose not to be unkind to myself because I have fallen. I will use this to learn. ” The journey to acceptance takes courage; courage to face one’s fears; courage to make decisions that others frown upon or downright disagree with; and courage to do things differently. …. I have learned that courage is the golden, secret path to clarity …. ” excerpt from “D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance” …

May you feel the joy of the sun or peace of a tree today and know that all is well …..

If you’d like your own autographed copy of “D iz for Different” go here ….

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(This is one of Lillian’s drawings from 2012).

Throwback Post: In a Moment of Worry

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August 11 2015:

In a moment of worry …. worry about therapies, school, money, food, shelter …. In that moment I chose to pick up my phone and open facebook. I was greeted by this beautiful picture and quote, “Beautifulness always awaits you anywhere you go.” – Lillian ….

Thanks for the reminder Lillian! Beautifulness (Love) also awaits when we travel within. And, where there’s love, there are solutions and answers. Love is magical, love is miraculous, Love is Beautifulness! xoxo

Feels So Good With a Broken Mug

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January 27 2022

There’s just something about getting a haircut and style. It’s freeing, a lightening, a releasing of the past. It’s been over a year since my last cut. Feels so good.

February 22 2022

The coffee-filled mug did not survive this morning’s zoomie-playing-with-a-bouncy-ball session. 😳😭😳

Interestingly, Basil lost his case of zoomies after the loud crashing noise, with splattering of coffee across the room. Moving onto loafing on my bed.