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December 29 2012:
Tears of Joy
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Category Archives: Thomas Darnell
This Is All You Have Ever Known
April 18 2018:
The Best Time to Think
April 17 2018:
Just Being in the Same Room With You
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December 28 2015:
“Just being in the same room with you is fun.” -Thomas randomly says to me as we’re sitting next to each other reading.
It blessed me to hear this in that moment. Perhaps you’ll be moved to share something similar with someone you enjoy being around.
Share the love …. xoxo!
The Problem Will Still Be There
March 24 2018:
I look into his eyes during these conversations and wonder where this brilliant and amazing human came from? ….. And think about how grateful I am … Conversations with Thomas today …
The borders in Europe before World War I and after World War II, Winston Churchill, FDR, romantic comedies of the 30’s-50’s vs romantic comedies of the 80’s on, the marches today, and Thomas sharing this thought …
“If you continue to address everything except the problem, the problem will still be there.” …. and this one …. “If you don’t ever address the why of a problem, it’s like putting a bucket under a leaky pipe.”
He loves to create metaphors. He does this almost daily. And he’s good at it! (Photo from earlier this year when we got to experience a ceremony with the Gaden Shartse Monks)
It’s not just wisdom. He runs it through his heart and applies compassion and empathy … He just blesses me so with the thoughts he shares … xoxo
You Give Me Energy by Thomas Darnell
Speak Softy and Carry a Big Stick
March 31 2018:
Why do people still think that “Speak softly and carry a big stick” still works? – Thomas Darnell
What Can I Do to Help
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December 17 2013:
Almost every afternoon and evening he asks, “What can I do to help?” …. with dinner, with cleaning, whatever …
Today I sold his old bicycle for $15 and gave the money to him. He gave his sister $5 of the money.
This past Saturday she LET him help her climb a big ole pile of snow in the library parking lot. That’s big. It usually has to be me. She. held. his hand. and let him. help her. WAHOOOO!
That boy is just a pure ball of LOVE. I’m so blessed and grateful we are on this journey together!!
My Mind is an Airport
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March 5 2013:
“My mind is an airport. My hair is the runway where my thoughts take off and go to other people. It’s also where other people’s thoughts enter my mind.” – Thomas Darnell … Indeed Mr. T. Let’s be sure to pause before we send our thoughts off on their journey. Love that old wise soul in that little dude’s body!!
You Can Learn a Lot By Looking Into the Eyes
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December 15 2014:
“You can learn a lot by looking into someone’s eyes” – Thomas Darnell …
Thomas says to me after telling me about some classmates saying things about another classmate. I asked if what they said had bothered his friend and he said it didn’t look like it on the outside; but he could see in his eyes that it did bother him.
This young man gives me goose bumps some times. I am so blessed that I get to be around him every day!