I’m thankful for having Christmas with Mommy and Lillian.
************
WATER …. That’s what I’m grateful for today. Such a simple thing that serves so many purposes. Hydration, thirst quencher, keeps us and our hands clean, heavenly bubble baths or showers or hot tub soaks, cleans our dishes, our clothes, our cars, feeds our grass and trees and plants, we use it to cook, to make tea and coffee, we use it to brush our teeth, put out fires, it supports life in our oceans, lakes and rivers and on and on and on ….
**********
Lillian’s gratitude for today:
I’m thankful for reading.
__________________
November 26 2011:
Today I am thankful for date days with each of my kids . . .
The pumpkin pie helper!! Such an excited young man!! Let’s see how it turns out. Gluten-free and made WITHOUT sweetened condensed milk and made with coconut sugar!! Smells good!!
Cranberry sauce helper!! Made with coconut sugar. Oh so good. This will be the 3rd year I’ve made it with coconut sugar instead of white sugar. It makes the sauce brown but we don’t care. It’s yum! We have it on ice cream too! Nom, Nom!!
___________________
November 25 2014:
Two puzzles and a “dream” banner today!
************
Oney trail at Center for Adaptive Riding … Spring 2014. Such a beautiful space!
__________________
November 25 2012:
Lillian’s gratitude for today:
I’m thankful that we have a Christmas tree and it is so pretty.
***********
Today I am thankful for imagination … one of life’s greatest blessings … “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” -Albert Einstein …. “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.” -Carl Sagan … “Live out of your imagination, not your history.” -Stephen Covey
***********
Thomas’ gratitude for today:
I’m thankful for Lillian.
___________________
November 25 2011:
Today I am thankful for simplicity . . .
************
Playin at the park …. Can you stop me if I get scared?
_______________
November 25 2009:
For those who shared in my excitement regarding the AAC App and iPhone for Lillian a couple of months ago . . . Spent some time on the phone this morning with the code developer of the App (Proloquo2Go) ~ We shall see where this leads!
Since this summer I’ve wanted to make soy candles without dye or artificial scents using recycled tea cups. I’ve collected a few that I’ve come across. I’ll make some unscented and some scented with pure essential oils. What do y’all think? Would this be something you’d give as a gift or like to receive or think others would like?
***********
I got to color today. First day of break was fun!! Hanging out at home with two of my favorite people!
_________________________
November 24 2012:
Thomas’ gratitude for today:
I’m thankful for Mommy.
**********
With fellow author, Camilla Downs downs! LeRue Book Event.
******************
I’m grateful for getting the opportunity to reconnect with old friends all the way back to elementary school, middle school (Stephanie Sills Lee) and definitely my Oaklawn Jr High buddies! We had so much fun y’all … The silliest group of teenagers you ever saw! Had a ball being a Tarponette on the drill team with my buddy Valissa Hall McGuffee, marching in the Mardi Gras parades with our band buddies Georges Detiveaux, Dehron Foster and Lillie Powell Salsberry. We tore up them streets of Houma, Louisiana and at them football games!! That’s what we thought anyway! Had such a blast being around each other … Chad Templeton, Dawn Prosperie and Darrell ‘n Lois Solet too! Our little mini reunion in 2009 down in Houston was a hoot! Hanging out and being silly like time had not even passed! I LOVE Y’ALL and am so thankful and blessed that we’ve reconnected!!!
****************
Lillian’s gratitude for today:
I am thankful for making presents.
******************
Putting-Energy-Back-In-Mama Adventures for Team Member T & L …. These sweet kiddos lost their kindness somewhere this afternoon and drained the Going-to-the-Romano-Duo’s-House-for-Dinner Energy right outta me!! Good thing I had a way for them to put the energy back in me!
____________________
November 24 2011:
Today I am thankful for an abundance of food, family, friends and love . . . thankful for an abundance of all things good . . .
***************
Gluten-free cinnamon rolls this morning at The Romano Casa …. We’re getting sooooooooo spoiled!!!!
***************
Christmas Vacation … Ahhhh, that’s good, that’s good … Family tradition to watch this every Thanksgiving night!!
_______________________
November 24 2009:
One reason why I love living here!! This was taken just now in our backyard!! Love Nevada & our wild horses!!
I am thankful to get out the Christmas decorations today.
**************
Today I am thankful simply for the ability to feel and be grateful … There’s so much to be grateful for when we quiet our mind, have an appreciation and love of nature, stop comparing ourselves to one another, and move away from always wanting more. Warm Hugs to Y’all this Friday afternoon!
****************
Thomas’ gratitude for today:
I’m thankful and grateful for everything I have.
_______________________
November 23 2011:
Today I am thankful for . . .
*************
Making the cranberry sauce … Love this stuff!
____________________
November 23 2010:
Rachel Flower and I had a ball in the Reno Photobooth Company booth provided by Jo Shaw at the eWomenNetwork Reno/Carson/Tahoe/Vegas/Sierra Nevadas Chapter Holiday Extravaganza Friday night!! Having fun is so much FUN!! Thanks for the laughs Rachel and for the beautiful collaboration between Different iz Good . . . Spread the Word and Do it Different!!
**************
Fireside picnic lunch. Yippee!!!!
________________________
November 23 2009:
Pure gold!! Our care package arrived from Mississippi!!! WooooooooHooooooooo!! A must have so we can make cornbread for our Thanksgiving cornbread dressin!!!
This day holds such warm, fuzzy and fun memories of my childhood and teenage years. I am grateful for this day of coming together with family and loved ones … Thankful for my younger years and spending time with all my cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents … all y’all!!! Even though we don’t get to see each other very often, I am deeply grateful for ALL my Mississippi family …. We had so much fun (okay, maybe a tad bit of arguing) and love each other unconditionally!!! Big ole hug to all y’all and lots and lots of LOVE!!
***************
Lillian’s gratitude today:
I am thankful for being happy and for Thanksgiving.
______________________
November 22 2011:
Today I am thankful for my choice to be self-employed . . . definitely has it’s challenges and times of scarcity; but being able to create my own schedule, go on our many Team TLC adventures and pack up and spend a week with family during Thanksgiving . . . far, far, far outweighs the challenges . . .
************
My Mom made a gluten-free pie crust yesterday for Lillian so she could have pumpkin pie! Can’t wait to dig into it! Gluten-free pancakes this morning! Lillian’s severe daily stomach pains are no longer with us since going gluten and lactose free several months ago! YAY!!
Thomas enjoyed his dinner so much the other night! Turns out the last pieces of his pasta were the perfect size to make a happy face! Our food is so happy and full of love!
************
Thank you Rae Dawson! A wonderful book with an awesome message sent to Lillian all the way from Australia! And signed by the author! I highly recommend this beautiful little book!
*************
Thank you Mama! Had just got done having home made chicken noodle soup she made yesterday … Now we get cookies too!!! Yum!
____________________
November 21 2012:
Lillian’s gratitude for today:
I am thankful for getting up early.
************
I’m deeply grateful and thankful to all of the beautiful souls that helped me make my book, “D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance” a reality … in less than ONE YEAR. If not for their encouragement, love and generosity this would not have happened as quickly as it did. For those that aren’t aware … EVERYONE who had anything to do with this book DONATED their time, talent and skills …. Early draft edits by Sara Jackson, draft test readers, Cheri Hill, Rachel Flower, Glenna E Smith, Kerry Connolly, Monica Tello McDivitt, Alisha Marie Peters, Sharlea Taft, draft proof reader, Stephanie Stokes, principal editor, Diana Michelotti-Webb, cover design, Natalie Gorden & Diana, cover illustration, Daniel Svoboda, Interior layout and graphics, Diana. I will never forget the part each of you played. The toast that closes this video is for all of YOU … I LOVE Y’all!! Click the link for the video …
****************
Thomas’ gratitude for today:
I am super grateful and thankful to play with Lillian.
***************
Out for a quiet sunset walk … How could one not be grateful for this beauty and peace? My gratitude cup runneth over …
**************
YUM!!!!! One of my contributions for tomorrow’s feast …
__________________
November 21 2011:
Today I am thankful for products that moisturize the skin . . . especially in our dry Nevada climate . . . ahhhhhhhhhhhhh . . . .
Heather, Tanya and Amanda … Today I am grateful for these three awesome women. They are Lillian’s speech therapist, occupational therapist and physical therapist. We’ve tried other therapists in the past and nothing compares to this place, Advanced Pediatric Therapies, and no one compares to these three. They are all obviously doing what they love, what is their passion and purpose. I only see love, care and compassion when I’m there. I am thankful for how far these 3 have helped Lillian progress and continue to help her. Lillian absolutely refuses to miss any of her appointments with these three and is heartbroken when she does have to miss … she LOVES going to see them!!
************
Thomas’ gratitude for today:
I’m grateful for having Lillian to sing with.
**********
November 20 2012:
Making GIVING THANKS hand turkey adventures … Followed by hot buttered popcorn!!!!! Yum!!
___________________
November 20 2011:
Today I am thankful for a vehicle that gets us where we want to go, is in GREAT shape, low miles, easy to care for and BEST BEST BEST of all is PAID for and I own . . . .
***********
Hold on Vegas … The Romanos and Team TLC are headed your way for a fun, yummy and thankful Thanksgiving! Wooooohooooo!
___________________
November 20 2009:
Thomas just gave me a penny to put in my purse so I could buy him more toys next week! I like the way this kid thinks!!
This tea is amazing!!! Just had the most wonderful cup of tea. Quiet, a great book, the scent of jasmine, a hot cup of delicious tea … Blissed out! Ahhhhhh!!! xoxo
**********
We were supposed to have a date day today … Her stomach was hurting so bad we didn’t make it out of the house. Finally feeling better!!! Got in one game of UNO and we’ve rescheduled date day for Monday! Now I’m off to get Thomas.
____________________
November 19 2014:
Off to sub for PE for some great middle schoolers at HDMS! Time to warm up!
_______________________
November 19 2012:
Thomas’ gratitude for today:
I’m super grateful and thankful to have somebody named Lillian to laugh with and to make happy.
************
I’m grateful for the creative and talented people that create songs into beautiful, passionate, moving music, grateful for the musical instruments that these amazing people are so gifted at using. Blessed and grateful that I get to be on the receiving end of their talents and be inspired and uplifted … sometimes that means bringing a smile to my face, sometimes that means making my eyes sweat, and sometimes that means dance, dance, dancing and shaking my hips!!
********
Lillian’s gratitude for today:
I’m thankful for socks.
**************
After a full day of training for the contract work I’m about to begin and experiencing first hand the repair, love and care that these children need from horrid things that they have experienced …. I just got done watching the most amazing, inspiring and beautiful “concert” by the ‘Love Me Band’ (Thomas and Lillian) … Two solo songs by Thomas about Love and Thanksgiving,Two solo songs by Lillian about Thanksgiving and a Thanksgiving song performed by both of them together … My eyes just about sweated (ok, now they are sweating) … And I was once again filled with the beauty, wonder and blessings of life … My hope is that everyone goes to sleep tonight thinking of ALL they have to be grateful for .. Hugs and Love Y’all ..
_____________________
November 19 2011:
Today I am thankful for modern technology combined with innovation . . . not just the convenience factor . . . the improvement to quality of life that it provides to those like my daughter. Fifteen years ago I could not say, I don’t know what you are saying Lillian, send me a text or use your iPhone and Proloquo2Go . . . Grateful to infinity and back for innovation and technology . . .
************
Adventures at the library for Team TLC! One of her favorite places … And mine too!!
Sunset with a cool big tree this past summer 2014. I love taking pictures of trees!
__________________
November 18 2012:
Lillian’s gratitude for today:
I am thankful to have clothes.
************
18 … I am grateful for this beautiful number. A number that has led me to the person I am today. A number that has connected me with people all over the World … Austria, Australia, Canada, England, Israel, Italy, Spain, Venezuela and I’m pretty sure just about EVERY state in the United States! Who woulda thought that a little girl born with a piece of the short arm of her Chromosome #18 deleted (18p-), would serve to create such amazing connections that span the globe. I’m grateful for and blessed for all of my C18 family … They inspire me, motivate me, educate me in a way I cannot even describe. This chromosome abnormality adventure would be missing something if they weren’t a part of this journey. I’m grateful to Jannine DeMars Cody for having the tenacity and courage to create The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society over 20 years ago!! I LOVE all Y’all!! If I left out your country and we are C18 “family” let me know!
***************
Thomas’ gratitude for today:
I’m thankful for Mommy.
****************
Adventures in discovering how stuff works!!! Cool!! – Discovery Museum
_________________________
November 18 2011:
Today I am thankful that this fire seems to be under control . . . When I stepped outside this morning at 5:30 for my morning quiet time . . . . I could see this from the Damonte Ranch area . . .
A full day of subbing in Stillwater, then home and cooking dinner while these two made homemade gifts. My heart overflows with joy at their excitement of making homemade gifts. I cannot wait to share with y’all what Thomas made Lillian!!
Wild n crazy dinner of a gigantic pancake turned more into a pancake crumble with apple smoked bacon. Oh well! They loved it, so what the heck!! And now they are playing with Thomas’ cars …. And I was standing right there washing dishes.
Here we are in this tiny 800 sq ft and they are right there under my feet! I looked down at them and thought, “I love this life. Thank you, thank you.” Sending that love out to you! Love, sweet love.
