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Throwback Post: Gratitude While Discovering Wild Horses

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November 4 2015:

Subbing tomorrow, Friday, and Monday in Sierra and I get to help the students create vision boards. It was such a hit last year, I get to do it again! I am so grateful to receive emails like this one from the teacher in Sierra letting me know what must get done and then asking … “do you have some things you would like to do with the students?” She had requested I do the vision board lesson with them already. I suggested that November is a GREAT month to focus on gratitude. So, we will be creating a Gratitude Wall in the classroom. Should be fun!

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November 4 2012:

A vehicle and gas in it’s tank … So very grateful that Team TLC has a car to get us places we need and want to go and that we have gas in the tank to make that car GO!! Big ole smiles and hugs y’all!!

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Time to get Mr. Thomas caught up:

November 1st: I’m very grateful for friends.

November 2nd: I’m grateful for food.

November 3rd: I’m super grateful for my Mom and Sister.

November 4th: I’m grateful my friend Lance coming over and having fun with us. – Thomas Darnell

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I am thankful for my tricks. – Lillian Darnell

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Team TLC Discovery Adventures …. GREAT Fun!!!


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November 4 2011:

Today I am thankful for quiet alone time . . .

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Our beautiful visitors this afternoon!


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November 4 2010:

Puttin final touches on ANN Roundtable presentation for tomorrow morning! “3 Keys to Social Media Marketing Success in 2011” – Who’s gonna be there? I’m so excited! Can’t wait to be in a room full of so many people doing so many good things!!

 

Throwback Post: Trees While Creating Vision Boards With Respite and a Movie

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January 2 2016:

Summer 2015 – Beautiful Tree at Virginia Foothills Park … Next time you’re near a tree, walk up to it as close as you can get …….. and. look. UP. WOW!! Breathtaking. Then, if it moves you, give that beautiful tree a hug! xoxo

Done! 2016 theme words are Love and Mindfulness. The main focus is to write.

Quotes:

“You’re intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” -Ray Bradbury

“You are in concert with the universe.” -A Course in Love

“Looking at herself or another, she sees the same thing.” -Hua Hu Ching

There’s more and I’ll be writing a blog post to share with mention of last year’s also. Two theme words for 2015 were Love and Meditate. I meditated an hour, 6 days a week, for the entire year! I plan to continue this practice. It has been miraculous.

Team TLC movie night … Gandhi …. “The way of truth and love has always won.”

Thomas says, “a Really good, spiritual, inspiring, good feeling, amazing.”

Lillian says, “Good, amazing, emotional, cool, and shocking.” “Wonderful,” I say.


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January 2 2015:

The two loves of my life just drove off with The Romano Duo for a sleep over. I get to have a date night with myself and a breakfast and lunch date with myself tomorrow! Even though I look forward to the time alone, it feels like a piece of my heart left with them. It’s good stuff for all of us, cause they have a ball hanging out with The Duo. Plus, Thomas gets “new” ears and minds to ask his many questions of … Here’s a fun picture of The Romano Duo and Team TLC taken December 24 2014.

The Romano Duo brought one more gift when they came to pick up Thomas and Lillian. The toaster oven toasted for its last time around Christmas eve. I use it every single day. I not only make cheese toast and cinnamon toast and plain toast for almond butter; I use it to heat left overs. I haven’t used a microwave in about 2 years! I reheat food in the oven, toaster oven, or on the stove. What I learned this time around is that the oven toasts pretty good. Bake for a bit and then broil for a bit! Works great! Thank you Mom n Frank!

Another finished and hung on the wall! “Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” -James Barrie … One of the quotes on Lillian’s board. Her 3 words for 2015 are adventure, happy, and fun. She wants to learn to crochet, write in cursive, and ride the train to the Chromosome 18 conference this July in Salt Lake City. I love her!! xoxo

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January 2 2013:

It’s a beautiful day y’all!! I’m embracing this day and am gonna enjoy the heck out of whatever I’m doing!! Hope y’all do the same!!

Thank you Bonnie for such beautiful conversation. So much enjoyed learning about you and signing your copy of ‘D iz for Different’. Let the “Meeting People” Adventures continue!!!! Wooooohooooo!!

I kinda like this “To Do List” Y’all!

Day #2 of no furnace .. Anyone with furnace knowledge …. Before it shut down yesterday morning, it sounded like there was a dirt bike in our attic! HA!! A dirt bike with it’s engine being revved up over and over. Anyone handy with furnaces have an indication if this sounds like a possible “easy” fix or a “time to make the oil heaters a permanent fixture” kinda fix? I haven’t climbed into the attic to look at it yet. Ya have to get on the top step of the ladder and that darn furnace is way on the other side from the entrance to the attic!! I’ll get up there if I have to if someone knows what the heck I should be looking at!! Hahaha! WoooHoooooo!! Let the furnace adventure continue!

Just came across this on my blog and was moved to share it! Right on Mr. Thoreau, Right on! “I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” -Henry David Thoreau


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January 2 2012:

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop

Started my day with thoughts of kindness and gratitude. Was welcomed with an unexpected day all to myself and I’ve been spreading smiles and happiness everywhere I go! Think I’ll do this again tomorrow . . . . (Thank you Kat for having both T & L over for the day!!)

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January 2 2009:

Lillian’s latest NewsFlash!

https://pinkelephantbooks.com/2009/01/02/fork/

Latest post on Pink Elephant Books Blog!

https://pinkelephantbooks.com/2009/01/02/guitar-playing-lillian/

Throwback Post: Beautiful Tree With Gratitude

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November 1 2014:

Audrey Harris Park Spring 2014 …. Gorgeous view and beautiful tree!


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November 1 2012:

Food …. that’s it … I am grateful to have food in our fridge and pantry … FOOD!!! Hugs and Smiles Y’all!!

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November 1 2011:

Today I am thankful for the happy moments spent snuggling and reading with Thomas.

Throwback Post: Gratitude With a Beautiful Sky and Respite

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November 7 2015:

Second flower planted in the Gratitude Garden. Thomas: food, our home, and pretzels. Lillian: relaxing, music, and home. Me: mom n frank, food and water, and our home. We’re really enjoying watching the flowers come together.

That Thomas is listening to the Thanksgiving Day Radio on Pandora with songs by Etta James, Louis Armstrong, and similar …. And he keeps jumping up to give a”thumbs up” to these songs. That just warms my heart and adds happiness and joy. Love, Love, Love!!! xoxoxo

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November 7 2014:

Another peaceful yummy morning of sharing Reiki at Perfect Balance Therapies, LLC! Ahhhhh!!! Such a blessing to receive messages from my two Wednesday clients thanking me …. “significant change, feel better than a million bucks, magical” … Makes my eyes pool with sweat … xoxo

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Let the Mama’s night off begin!! Thomas and Lillian just left with the Romano Duo for a sleep over. Every time they leave it sure feels like a piece of my heart is driving away … However, time for some uninterrupted ME time! YAY!!!!

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November 7 2013:

Our beautiful sky this morning and tonight’s sunset …. I am compelled to step outside and capture the stunning beauty of nature and breathe in the love she so freely shares! xoxo


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November 7 2012:

Lillian’s gratitude for today:

I’m thankful for my dress, my skirt and my long hair.

Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I’m grateful that we have food and love!

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I’ll be at this event to benefit the Nevada Diabetes Association y’all! Hope to see some of my Reno friends there … Me and “D iz for Different” will be there with a smile and a hug!!

Fabulous Fashions Shop for Great Gifts and help a great cause.
Register on line at https://events.constantcontact.com/register/event…

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November 7 2011:

Today I am thankful for Thomas hugs . . .

 

Throwback Post: Desert Tortoise With Electricity and a Warm Coat on Jupiter

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November 8 2013:

Thomas’ class just welcomed two new members last week … Two baby desert tortoises, Charger and Shelly! They are having a ball learning about reptiles hands on! Thomas told me this morning that they take them outside to the garden every day and Charger and Shelly LOVE it! They also have Beta fish in the classroom. The students are responsible for caring for classroom pets and take turns taking them home during holidays. I hope we get to welcome Charger and Shelly to our house during one of the breaks! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this about HDMS and Montessori in general. Warms my heart and floods it with LOVE! xoxo

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November 8 2012:

Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I’m thankful for electricity.

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Lillian’s Gratitude for today:

I’m grateful for my nice warm coat.

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November 8 2011:

Today I am thankful for people who write books . . . cause I LOVE to read em . . .

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November 8 2010:

So grateful that my kiddos are so well traveled! These two say they have been to all the planets in our solar system. Add that to them telling me they lived on Jupiter before coming here and I’ve got two rocking kids!

 

Throwback Post: Reiki With Gratitude and Library Time With Dinner and a Movie

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November 17 2014:

Full day of Reiki clients today. Felt so good and useful facilitating an emotional release for a client this morning. Also had 3 classrooms that wanted me today. It’s wonderful to be needed and useful! So blessed and grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

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November 17 2012:

Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I’m glad I have glasses.

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Lillian’s gratitude for today:

I’m thankful that we have food.

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Did somebody say, “Library Adventures”? …. Team TLC is all over that!!!! Thomas is reading about the Nile River and the Red Sea … He’s so excited … Reading about mud and soil!!!

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I’m grateful that people write books, I’m grateful to be able to read books, I’m thankful for the tons of knowledge contained in books, I’m thankful to friends who share great books, and I’m grateful for libraries!

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Thank you Romano duo for an amazing dinner … I so much appreciate y’all to pieces times infinity!!!

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Team TLC movie night!!!!

One Hundred and One Dalmations

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November 17 2011:

Today I am thankful for warm, hardy, loving hugs from a friends . . .

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The Romanos arrived last night and brought a huge bag of yumminess … Boiled peanuts … I do miss my southern food y’all!!! I predict this bag will be gone in 2 days!!

Throwback Post: Library Days With Gratitude While Caregiving and Being Different

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November 15 2014:

Right on! It was library day!! Always a fun day of anticipation of another library visit! Thank you to the beautiful angel who slipped a little something in our car door! I adore running into you at the library. We are blessed to know you and I love you!! Thanks K.M.!

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November 15 2012:

Lillian’s gratitude for today:

I am thankful for books.

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Beautiful people … Attending the Nevada Caregivers’ Coalition Luncheon .. With the Romano duo as my guest!!! Thank you to my fabulous step-father for nominating me!!

I’m grateful to all who are caregivers … To quote from the Agenda for The 7th Annual Caregiver Recognition Celebration luncheon which was held today ….

“Caregivers, by what they do, enhance the quality of life for older adults and individuals of any age with disabilities.”

Each caregiver nominated received a certificate of recognition from United States Senator Dean Heller, Office of the Governor for the State of Nevada, Brian Sandoval, United States Senator Harry Reid, a Shining Star Certificate for the Linda Carr Caregiver Award, Congressional Recognition from the United States Congress, a fabulous lunch, door prizes, a movie themed basket and just an all around inspiring two hours.

Blessings and thanks to all who are caregivers for anyone in our society who needs extra help and assistance …

Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I’m thankful and grateful for joke books.

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November 15 2011:

Today I am thankful for this beautiful city and state in which I live and the peaceful sense of awe I receive from it . . . Reno, Nevada . . . I love every curve and bend in the landscape of the hills and Mt. Rose, the sunrise, the sunset, the moon and stars, the amazing Lake Tahoe, the magical clouds, the skyline, the people, the friends I have made . . . Thankful . . .

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November 15 2010:

Lillian and I just got done being interviewed by Reno News & Review in regards to Different iz Good . . . Spread the Word! Story will appear in the Thanksgiving week issue! WooHoo!!

Throwback Post: Gratitude While Networking With an Eye Exam

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November 16 2012:

Lillian’s gratitude for today:

I am thankful for going over to Mammaw and Pappaw Romano’s house tonight.

Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I’m thankful and grateful for funny pictures.

Kymberlee Simantel … Today I am grateful for YOU and the leap you took 7 years ago. A leap that led to the thriving eWomenNetwork Reno/Carson/Tahoe/Vegas/Sierra Nevadas Chapter chapter that we all enjoy and benefit from today.

That night in July 2007 when I attended my first event, I knew I had arrived home. I’m forever and deeply grateful to you for the space you created, the strength and courage you exhibited, the love shared, the smiles, the DANCING and the WINE!!!

Your essence is forever etched into my heart … LOVE you to pieces lady! (Picture of us at the eWn Conference in July 2008 and this past April 2012)

So much fun!!!! eWomenNetwork Holiday Extravaganza!!!! My beautiful friend Cheri Hill!!!

With my beautiful friend, Camilla at eWomen Holiday Extravaganza at Harrah’s

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November 16 2011:

Today I am thankful for this house Thomas, Lillian and I live in . . . the shelter, the heat, the electricity, the water, the plumbing . . . a place, for now, that we make our home . . . absolutely full of gratitude . . .

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Eye check up for team member T!

I’ve never seen someone so excited for an eye exam!!

Throwback Post: Substitute With Gratitude and Fresh Air

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November 14 2014:

Subbed in Star Peak today with some awesome 7th-9th graders! I love the little messages I find on the walls and in the classrooms! Plus, I got to play volleyball! Used to love playing that!


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November 14 2013:

Today I am blessed by the kindness of another … I will be attending Dr. Temple Grandin’s lecture tonight at The Atlantis! Thank you sweet Terri Craig!! I will absolutely pay it forward when the opportunity presents itself and will spread lots of smiles and hugs tonight!! xoxo

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November 14 2012:

Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I’m thankful and grateful for Grandma Patty and Grandpa Frank (The Romano Duo).

Lillian’s gratitude for today:

I’m thankful that it is warming up today.

‘Home Means Nevada’ … I’m grateful for this beautiful city and state that Team TLC has made our home since December 2006. I am in love with everything about this place … Reno, Nevada … The landscape, the weather, the air, the people, the beauty I see each and every time I step outside … the amazing cloud formations, every bend and curve of the hills and mountains, the sounds of nature, the warmth of the sun, the breathtaking views … The soul infusing Lake Tahoe at our doorstep, stepping back into yesteryear in Virginia City, the beautiful drive between Reno and Carson City, peaceful and serene views from every corner of this gorgeous place …

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November 14 2011:

Today I am thankful for my Chromosome 18 Registry family. We all have a “chromosome” that links us. From Australia to England to Spain to the United States we listen, support and encourage one another . . . and it is amazing . . .

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Fresh air time for Team TLC!! A little windy but much needed!

Origami adventures! Made a pinwheel!

Throwback Post: Dirty Food With Gratitude and Lunch

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November 13 2014:

“Dirty Bananas” …. aka Banana Chocolate Crumble …. Ready to rumble Thomas’ birthday celebration at school!


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November 13 2012:

Lillian’s gratitude for today:

I’m thankful for the weather.

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Thomas’ gratitude for today:

I’m thankful for my BIRTHDAY!!


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November 13 2011:

Today I am thankful for . . .

“A nice day relaxing and listening to the music on the radio and after yesterday’s work then relax tomorrow. Listen to the beat work to the heart of community, remember there stories I want hear and they’ll be waiting for you, here is a idea: go with fairy tales, go to a educational website for fairy tales if you like. And love person if needed and Thomas has blog: https://www.thomasadarnell.com – you might have already seen it.” -Lillian Darnell

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Who else has one of these in your fridge? Hahahaha! Love those two! They were playing hide n seek with their beenie babies!


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November 13 2009:

At great basin brewery for some lunch before the museum.