Lillian misquote – What I heard, “I found some bad words yesterday.”
What she really said, “I found where I was yesterday.”
April 22, 2016
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Lillian had a great day at physical therapy yesterday. She said, “yes” to getting on the ladder and went up one step … FOUR times! YAY!!
She also told me that she going to use the stairs at least one time at the Chromosome 18 conference in San Antonio. We’ve been to this hotel before and she already knows what it’s like. There are stairs from the lobby to the 2nd floor meeting rooms and 4 years ago we had to take the elevator every time.
On Sunday she told me that in May or June she will start crossing the foot bridge (on the trail around the lake) without holding onto my arm so that she can practice for doing it along the riverwalk in San Antonio. Also, she wants to walk the entire Damonte Ranch Loop (about 4 or 5 miles) a few more times before going to San Antonio so that she can be prepared to walk as much as we’d like while there.
Then, we had a wonderful session with Alexa, her psychotherapist.
During the appointment I shared about what we’ve been up to these past 2 weeks and how it’s been going. The stories and words I shared brought tears to her eyes and she commented how much it touched her.
I am grateful and blessed that I have chosen the path of facing my own fears, becoming intimate with my emotions, traveling the path of a simpler life, and have learned the art of mindfulness … so that I can allow Thomas and Lillian to learn by example and involving them every step of the way.
It’s certainly not always joyful and I fall flat on my face at times; yet, I get up and keep going as this is the path of the heart and I am compelled to walk it.
Came home and I got tea ready to brew in the sun – rooibos and honeybush! YUM!! Picture of it brewing below.
After lunch we had Lillian’s craniosacral appointment. While there I changed this to a once a month appointment (instead of twice per month) as I just knew after her last session that this was the thing to do. Here’s a picture of Lillian outside the office.
We decided again to wait on swimming and cooking out as there were a few people at the pool and the wind was blowing. It had cooled down quite a bit too.
So we had a breakfast dinner! We LOVE our breakfast dinners!
Thomas chose the family activity last night. He chose one of the mindful activities we’ve done before. One person makes movements and sounds and the other 2 family members have to copy that person. He LOVES this one! We did this for about 20 minutes and had so much FUN!
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Thomas and I had our solo walk yesterday afternoon. We held hands, talked about a book he and his friends are writing, watched the goslings, and held hands some more.
We walked by the pool and grills. The pool was pretty crowded and all the grills were being used. So we decided to try again tomorrow and to head over there a little earlier since we won’t be walking.
We had a Team TLC Family Meeting last night too. We discussed the following: (excerpted from Deepak Chopra’s “The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents”)
“You are here for a reason.”
“Everyone’s life is a fairy tale written by God’s fingers.” ~Hans Christian Anderson
There is a hidden purpose working for our evolution in every event, every action, every thought. The highest goal in life is to find this purpose and live by it.
Awareness is the key to achieving what the universe has planned for you.
1) Where are you right now? …. regarding your purpose and your path
2) Where do you think your going? What is your vision?
3) How do you plan to get there? What is your work on that path.
4) How far do you think you’ve gotten. What is your level of awareness?
5) What do you think is holding you back? What is your present challenge or lesson?
6) Where are we as a family?
Many desires do not immediately come true. Disappointment, discouragement, and frustration are spiritual realities that we do not need to hide from.
There is always some good hidden in uncomfortable emotions.
7) Make a list of your talents.
Talents are given to us by spirit for our happiness and fulfillment.
8) You are invited to do something kind for someone else, however small the gesture might be.
Ideas:
Picking up litter
Opening a door for someone
Helping someone younger
Help someone around the house with chores or things they need to get done
Helping someone else feels good in a way that just doing something for yourself doesn’t.
When you help others, you have an opportunity to appreciate their worth; helping expresses this appreciation directly.
Your duty to society is to serve others.
Your duty to yourself is to unfold spiritually.
“A life of purpose reveals the purpose of life.”
“The universe has a purpose – the fulfillment of human creativity and happiness.”
“Don’t struggle to find out why you are here – just look closer.”
We spent about an hour discussing and it was wonderful! Then, by complete coincidence the book I had chosen for our nighttime reading was “You’re Here for a Reason” … Perfect!!
Quote from the book: “Even the smallest of things that you do blossom and multiply far beyond you. A kindness, for instance, may triple for days …. or set things in motion in different ways. ….. So don’t be too worried if some days fall flat. Good things can happen, even from that.”
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! xoxo
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April 20 2015:
As this day comes to an end, I’m going to remember some moments:
If you had spent the day with us you would have witnessed that there were several other moments that were the complete opposite of this and did not bring forth warm and fuzzy feelings.
I chose to make this list so I could remember the lovely moments of today. Perhaps you might want to make your own too … xoxo
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June 2012:
Most of you know that Lillian has a speech impairment … My day is filled with constantly telling her I don’t know what she’s saying ….
Sometimes I choose to make us both laugh and repeat back what I heard her say …. Tonight what I heard … “Can I have a multi-pass?” What she actually said, “Time has gone fast.” We both got a good ole laugh outta that one!! Told her I was out of multi-passes!! ♥ ♥ ♥
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April 17 2016:
Awesome company, great conversation, and beautiful nature ….
We talked about schooling, learning, and following ones passions. Yes, please and, thank you. xoxo
J
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April 14 2016:
Walk with Lillian this afternoon. Crazy wind, crazy hair, crazy fun!
While walking Lillian told me she’s writing a blog post inspired by the cute little goslings. She says it has to do with mindfulness. Can’t wait to read it! xoxo
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“You are the BEST Mom in the World …. (for taking us to the park for a picnic.)” –Thomas Darnell
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Thomas earned his green card today at school which meant that he earned a picnic in the park. FUN for all of us!
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Lillian and Camilla April 2016 Date Day – A stop to pick out a dessert for later. Then a spring filled walk. Lunch at home followed by UNO. Dessert outside at the lodge.
Then a private showing of Lillian’s favorite movie in the lodge theater. “Believe. Believe. The song in your heart holds the key.” – from the movie. 
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April 20 2012:
Celebration dinner. Marsala chicken, mashed potatoes, garlic cheese bread and caesar salad. Got our “Welcome to High Desert Montessori” message for next school year for Thomas and Lillian!!! YAY!!! Here’s to Team TLC!!
Pure BLISS …. Snuggling with Thomas and Lillian on the patio last night as the stars became visible and darkness approached, talking about the stars and listening to all the sounds … I’m grateful for these little moments. Life blossoms when we stop and soak in the precious gifts it holds for us … Happy Saturday Y’all!!
I am blessed to have both Thomas and Lillian in my life … They have taught and continue to teach me so much about the true meaning of life.
Blessings,
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