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October 12 2013:
HDMS Fall Festival … Chili Channel … Team TLC and The Romano Duo … Thomas and Lillian had a ball y’all!
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December 16 2015:
Just got home from multicultural night at HDMS. Thomas’ project was on the Chickasaw Indians. My great, great grandfather was a Chickasaw and Thomas used this picture of him in the project. Thomas also played the part of Atlas in a play about Perseus getting the head of Medusa. Those kids are amazing!!! Loved it!!!
December 16 2014:
Two hour transition IEP done for Lillian and it was painless! We LOVE HDMS!!!
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December 16 2013:
Sweet Thomas was down with a tummy bug on Saturday and Sunday …. What better place is there to be when you don’t feel well, except right there with your legos! He’s better today y’all. He went to school, there was no convincing him to rest for one more day. He LOVES school and his teacher!
Another multicultural project complete for Lillian …. The Hieroglyphic News Journal fresh from the presses! She had fun putting this together!
December 16 2010:
It so adds to my joy and fuels my passion getting the opportunity to present to a fabulous audience who GET IT, are moved by IT and I leave them with at least a little bit more knowledge than when I arrived! Just finished presenting to the NxLeveL Nevada instructors about Social Media, Turning Views Foundation and Gift a Voice! WoooooHoooooo!
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December 18 2014:
Great multicultural event last night at HDMS. Thomas did an awesome job performing a traditional Australian song along with his classmates. Lillian has been sick but she didn’t want to miss out.
More classroom wisdom … Subbing again in Boundary Peak today. Little did I know that the road to becoming a substitute teacher would be beneficial to not only supporting my little family but also a gift for Lillian’s transition to middle school.
My IEP friends will understand … I know all the middle school teachers, they know me, I know the students, they know me, they know in advance that Lillian is a special young lady. I know which teacher will be the perfect fit with Lillian. What a blessing for this to all line up! Grateful, grateful, grateful!
Not only am I grateful beyond words for being needed as a sub every day this week at HDMS, but I’ve gotten food every day this week. Social studies students had presentations all this week about their heritage; which included bringing food made from family recipes! I’ve had fried chicken, apple pie, meatballs, fettuccine, rice, fudge, sour cream donuts, sushi, tamales, pumpkin pie, and other stuff! Good golly! And, it keeps coming!
Gluten free fried chicken nuggets were a hit tonight. Lillian says, “I’m getting tired of chicken.” Frankly, I was too. So, how ’bout this? Yep! She loved it. Thomas went back 3 times for more. Yum!
December 18 2013:
Look who stopped in for a tour today!
My heart is simply bursting with gratitude, love and confidence. It’s only been 5 days since I wrote and shared the Christmas Miracle blog post. My little family is surrounded and drenched in love and kindness. The kindness of others is soaking into every cell of my body and all throughout the infinity of my soul. I shall pay your kindness forward one day in the not so distant future.
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” -Audrey Hepburn
Tonight at HDMS’ Multicultural night a beautiful, kind friend gave me an envelope. She said you’ll have to read my facebook post when you get home to see the story that goes with what’s inside that envelope.
Here’s that post … “A Christmas Angel revealed. In this world with so many negative things being blasted out on the news let me tell you about the kindness of strangers. Yesterday I read a post from a friend in need, and i decided to give her a small cash gift when i saw her next. So with this thought tucked in to my heart i went home to meet a plumber who was called to my condo to unclog a backed up toilet.
Lucky for me it wasn’t serious and the plumber was done in 15 minutes. He was very friendly and kind and tho I appreciated the service I knew his minimum charge was probably going to be close to $90…I was close it was $85…but as I prepared to write the check he said….you are such a nice lady…i am only going to charge you $65!
My eyes danced and i thanked him. I said…” I want you to know that I will pay this kindness forward, and the money you saved me will go to a most deserving lady and her kids! Thank you so!” and then I hugged him…the plumber was shy and self conscience as he was dirty. But I didn’t care I was so happy….then the plumber reached into his pocket and gave me $20, he said..”please give this to your friend as well.” I said, “no really you’ve done enough really”. But he insisted.
So tonight I have double the cash to give to my friend…what”s more I have the sweet gift of the kindness of a stranger. For me to give was simple…I am vested in my friend and her families well being…but the plumber well…an angel if I’ve ever met one. Thank you “Sam” from AM PM Discount Drains and Plumbing may God bless your path as you have blessed mine…”
If anyone knows Sam the Plumber please express my overflowing gratitude to him. This has touched my heart dearly. Another eye sweating moment. Thank you for your love, kindness and support Corinne G Dunn … YOU are amazing at being YOU!! xoxo
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Tonight was the big night! Thomas got to show off his multicultural project about Peru. He enjoyed and had so much fun putting this together … and now I know how to make a diorama too!
December 18 2011:
Birthday party adventures for Thomas! Happy Birthday to his classmate Emma! Having Fun!
December 18 2010:
Now that’s a festive Christmas drink – Apple Martini at The Romano Casa (Frank C. Romano Jr).
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August 14 2015:
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. -John Muir … Guess where I get to be this afternoon? Subbing in Stillwater today. I love the amazing quotes covering the walls. xoxo
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First day back getting to go visit Ms. Kat!! Happy young lady!!! Thank you Kat McLain for inviting Lillian once a week again and oceans of gratitude for the Federal Reserve “Love Notes” …. You bless us in so many ways!! xoxo
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August 20 2012:
Both Team Member T & L are settled in their classrooms … Both excited and nervous!! 1st grade for Thomas and 4th grade for Lillian …. New school, New Adventures for the whole team!! Wooooooohooooooo!!
Pickin up Team Member T & L from their first day … YAY!!!!
Happy Team TLC Family Sunset Walk Adventures ….
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August 21 2013:
Hanging out at the library before Parent Information night at HDMS … loaded with chapter books for Thomas and Lillian. These two go through some books!
Light dinner before Parent Information Night at HDMS … YUM! French fries for Lillian, Pepperoni Pizza for Thomas and Salad for me …. Happy Team!
December 7 2021: A note of reflection as I read what I wrote with these two posts. I did not have the gas money to drive all the way home after school, and then back to the school for Parent Information Night.
I also didn’t have enough money for a full dinner for us. However, I did have a coupon for a free personal size pizza. I ordered the cheapest thing on the menu for me (salad), and Lillian was and is always happy with fries.
Thomas and Lillian did not know this is why we had this type of evening, as I tried my best to always make things seem like an adventure.
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August 21 2015:
Got to sub in Stillwater again this afternoon! Best part = getting a hug from one of the students before she left. xoxo
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August 21 2010:
Lillian and Thomas LOVE the library.
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August 21 2009:
Time for relaxing with Agatha Christie’s Poirot ~ “Taken at the Flood” movie, comfy clothes & glass of wine!