January 14 2017:
Team TLC Movie Night …. Thomas‘ choice: “Grave of the Fireflies” –
Thomas says, “Not what I was expecting. It was sad.”
Lillian says, “Sad, yet had good parts and interesting songs.”
I say, “Quite emotional. A young boy trying his best to care for he and his younger sister. Causes one to think of and know what’s truly important in this life.”
January 13 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number NINE 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views (Three blog posts tied for this space. Here’s the second.): “Letting Go Burning Ceremony” ……. xoxoxoxoxo ……
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh
.. from the blog … “We wrote stories, beliefs, habits, and fears on strips of paper. It was such a wonderful, blissful feeling sitting with both of them doing this. They really, truly understood the process and what types of things to write on the strips. I was so moved. There was a beautiful excitement in the air. A magical anticipation of ….”
**THROWBACK POST**
January 10 2014:
Thomas wants a poster of the Periodic Table of Elements for his bedroom …
And, on another note … He just ran up to me and said he’s so happy, “He wants to kiss and hug me to death!”
That kid just fills my heart up with goodness … xoxo
(Picture from June 2014 at Great Basin Institute Summer Camp)
January 11 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number EIGHT 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views: “The Biggest Little Photographer by Thomas Darnell” ……. xoxoxoxoxo …….
This was the post announcing the book trailer! FUN!! I still love how it turned out!!
The trailer … https://youtu.be/LYUOex6s5-s …. xoxo
“I wish to be okay with myself.”
This is what I heard him say. And, this is the message I relay to him. Dear You: Your wish shall be granted. Your heart knows you are okay just the way you are. You are the way you are for a reason. And that reason has nothing to do with causing suffering for your self ……
**THROWBACK POST**
January 11 2012:
“Listen, I need to take it easy this week.” -Lillian
{Discussing that she and I need to get to working on her math!} So hard not to crack up! I’m trying to have a serious conversation here girl!
(Picture from a July 2015 Lillian and Camilla Date Day)
January 8 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number SIX 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views: “2016 Chromosome 18 Conference – San Antonio” ……. xoxoxoxoxo …….
from the article … “The anticipation of and the attendance at the conference encourage Lillian to set goals and accomplishing them. At last year’s conference she got in the elevator, went downstairs, and waited in the lobby for friends .. all without my assistance or presence.
She used the hand dryer and automatic toilet also. About a week ago she walked across the foot bridge alone, without holding onto my arm. Two days ago she climbed two stairs with holding onto my arm and plans to reach the top of the stairwell before we leave for the conference. All of these are huge accomplishments for her … “
January 7 2017:
Team TLC Movie Night: My choice – “Finding Forrester”
I say, “I love this story. ‘The first key to writing is just to write! Write from the heart. Review with the head.’ I love this story! Oh. Did I say, I love this story. I could have done with a lot less inappropriate language, yet, I understand it was representative of the characters.”
Thomas says, “Good movie. I liked it a lot. Funny in some parts, suspenseful, liked the characters. Really liked that Forrester wears his socks inside out due to the seams on the inside. I agree and wear my socks inside out. The people who make socks make them wrong.”
Lillian says, “Good, awesome, and my favorite part was near the end. I liked it!”
January 4 2017:
Coconut dark chocolate bark and gluten free, dye free peppermint bark ….. Perfect!!
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January 6 2017:
Lentil Soup with Short Grain Brown Rice … with a squeeze of lime drizzled on top! YUM!!
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More meals for the week …
Vegan Mac n Cheese Smothered in Vegan Chili
Camilla’s Lentil Soup mixed with Short Grain Brown Rice with English Cucumber, Avocado, and Skillet Cooked Sweet Potato
Lillian’s Gluten Free Cinnamon Toast, Raw & Roasted Cashews, English Cucumber, Raisins, Date, and Apple
Thomas’ French Toast with Raw Honey
Thomas’ Fruit of Apple drizzled with Raw Honey and a sprinkle of Cinnamon
Camilla’s Vegan Nachos with Vegan Cheese, Black Olives, Onion and Garlic
January 2 2017
Buckling your own seatbelt …
I’m going through papers before sitting down to create my 2017 mind map and two theme words for the year and came across Lillian’s intention card from when she was eleven years old.
She did indeed accomplish this by that summer, I believe. I felt moved to share. May this give you pause and deep heart centered reflection as you move into the new year. xoxo
Finalizing review of 2016 and coming to the knowing of 2017. Lillian is done with this part of the process. And Thomas may create his in the moment.
We had a nearly two hour family meeting last night. I shared my theme of 2017 – The Shift. Shared my two words for the year: Knowing and Allowing. And my anchor – Writing.
I also shared that there is deep tiredness within me. All part of the process for me and a quality that is an integral part of the shift that will occur.
I will be releasing some things that do not serve me nor our family. And, as of now, may very well be as a tree and hibernate for the winter. Will create a blog post with the final 2017 vision and more details. If interested, I invite you to sign up to receive blog posts directly to your email. xoxo
