June 30 2022
Wonderful walk this morning.
July 4 2022
Gorgeous sky yesterday.
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The walk this morning. Loved seeing this trio of purple, red, yellow flowers along the way. They brought me a moment of joy.
**THROWBACK POST**
August 3 2011:
Thomas: “I’m understanding some of your words Lillian. Say information.” Lillian says information. Thomas says I understood that. Thomas says, “Say boat.” Lillian says boat. Thomas says I understood that. Lillian says, “You did?” . . . Those who know us, know what I’m talkin about! LOVE it!
(Thomas and Lillian – 2011)
**THROWBACK POST**
August 3 2013:
“One gift is always free …. LOVE” -Thomas Darnell
I was in Thomas’ bedroom this morning opening his blinds and windows and stopped to take a look at his 2013 vision/dream board. As many times as I’ve looked at it, I’ve never noticed this quote that he hand wrote. I am a believer that we allow messages and people into our lives at just the right moment. It was my moment to receive this message.
At times I choose to mentally bash myself for not giving more by way of money/material items. I needed the reminder that I lavishly share what I have an abundance of ….. LOVE. All ya need is love …. My wish is that this message is received by exactly who needs it this morning!! Thomas continues to show me why we chose each other as parent/child. Overflowing with love and gratitude this Saturday morning …
(Thomas – August 2013)
July 2 2022
Movie night for me and Thomas. His choice: “12 Angry Men”
Thomas says it was good. I agree. I’d never heard of this one.
Thomas is a fan of the black & white movies that take place in just one or two rooms/settings.
June 29 2022
Lillian stepped into a fear this afternoon, being incredibly brave. Go Lillian!! She treated herself to fries, and a visit to a huge furniture/electronics/appliance store for inspiration and reminiscing.
Reminiscing in a furniture store? Sure. During those years I didn’t have the money to spend on our date days, we would come here, spending an hour or two enjoying the nice designs and arrangements, taking lots of photos.
Lillian really likes this lamp in the photo. Very sparkly and shiny!
**THROWBACK POST**
August 3 2013:
Team TLC movie night …. Fun movie … lots of singing and dancing!
**THROWBACK POST**
August 3 2014:
Team TLC movie night …. I simply LOVE this story! The Glad Game .. BE GLAD and Rejoice! I’m glad I chose this movie …. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! ♡
June 19 2022
A fun afternoon of laughter and good food with The Romano Duo. It was an absolute blast, with a visit to the Fairy Garden while there.
June 17 2022
Very windy, cool walk this morning.
June 21 2022
Last night. 🧡
The walk this morning felt good. Beautiful day!
June 23 2022
Morning to evening. Yesterday was a good day. Looking forward to another. ☀️
June 25 2022
Warm, sunny walk yesterday morning.
June 25 2022
Beautiful sunset tonight.
June 25 2022
I just paid off the last of the debt incurred during the 8 years of financial struggling we went through. 🎉🎉 The financial struggles finally came to an end in the beginning of 2020.
I look back at myself during those times, living with heaviness like a storm cloud that never dissipates, with awe and appreciation for how I managed.
It all began in 2006, with a separation, followed by divorce in 2007. Absolutely everything was in my name, as the person I married had poor credit. I had excellent credit. I paid for things as long as I could, using all savings, all retirement money, giving my car back to the bank, until I had to ….