Beautiful and Majestic Moon and Poetic and Cold and Wet and Smile

January 1 2018:

First walk of 2018 with Lillian. Incredibly beautiful and mild. And WOW! What a moon! Big, majestic, and graceful!! xoxo

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January 3 2017:

Solo walk this morning. Stood next to this tree for a bit. To quote Thomas, “Incredibly poetic.”

I just love it when he notices and says this about scenery and events.

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January 5 2017:

Wee little adventure this afternoon. We drove to Boca Reservoir. So incredibly beautiful. And. Cold. And. Wet. I swear the heart shaped rock has a face and is smiling!

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Update: Where Would You Fly Book – Books Are On The Way to Us

January 19 2018:

YAY!!!! They are on the way!!! Who else is excited? xoxo

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January 21 2018:

….. from the “Forward” … Being able to communicate your thoughts and feelings with others is an incredible blessing. And, I feel, vital for living a joyful, fulfilled life. What do you think?

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**If you’d like to learn more about Lillian’s debut book, go here … https://www.LillianDarnell.com/author …. Oceans of gratitude!!

Dearest Lillian: May You Always

January 17 2018:

Finally finished Lillian’s hand made Christmas gift! Just need to add string for hanging! xoxo

Dearest Lillian

May you always live with an open and light heart,
May you always live knowing you are unconditionally loved,
May you always live knowing and allowing peace, joy, and abundance.

May good fortune smile and shower upon you,
May joy stalk you and be hidden in every nook and cranny of your life,
May peace float always above you as a puffy cloud in a bright blue sky.

May the shadows ever be …. Go here to read more …

Poetry: May You Always Know

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I Like the Way You See Nature

**THROWBACK POST**

November 19 2015:

Day 2 of the nature photo challenge. (From our walk tonight)

In Lillian’s compliment note to me Monday night she wrote, “I like the way you see nature. I like how you speak.” She blesses me so … xoxo

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That this day will never be experienced again is what makes it so sweet. xoxo

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Are We Focusing on What Really Matters

**THROWBACK POST**

November 19 2014:

I was gifted a ticket to a dinner event tonight which I joyfully accepted and attended. I really love talking with others and having conversations that go deeper than “How are the kids? and How are things going?” I love asking people questions beyond small talk and learning more and sharing moments with them.

I was thinking about the difference between now and when I used to attend these events regularly without missing one single event for 3 years when I walked by the kitchen table and saw this note that Lillian wrote in class today … Made my eyes sweat like crazy ….

Here I am focusing on things that really don’t matter and receiving a timely little reminder to be grateful, grateful, grateful. I am grateful to all who have stood by me as I’ve done some intense soul searching over the past few years … Grateful for life. Grateful for LOVE. Grateful for amazing kids who are two of my greatest teachers. And grateful to the person who gifted me that ticket!

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It Is Completed – Where Would You Fly

January 7 2018:

Just placed the first order books! Arriving January 30th at the latest. It is completed! xoxo

Matte v Glossy Where Would You Fly Book January 2018

January 8 2018:

Celebrating with gluten free chocolate macaroons. This team celebrates with what we can and however we can. It may not look like much, yet, the celebration and joy in our hearts more than make up for it.

Here’s to us! Here’s to completion! And here’s to those who support and encourage us. Here’s to everyone. All humans, animals, plant life, and Mother Earth.

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January 10 2018:

Would you like to learn more about the book? Go here … https://www.LillianDarnell.com/author … Thank you!

Can You Brush Your Teeth

**THROWBACK POST**

November 19 2014:

How many of you can brush your own teeth?

We have one more member of the “brush-my-own-teeth” club! At 13 years old her proprioceptive system is finally waking up along with the motor skills needed for proper brushing along with the tightness of her mouth muscles loosening some!

Go Lillian Go! Thank you Matt at Advanced Pediatric Therapies!! This calls for some happy dancing … xoxo

Lillian and Camilla December 2017 Date Day

December 14 2017:

Lillian and Camilla December 2017 Date Day –

Lunch of mushroom pizza slice for me and Parmesan fries for Lillian. Dessert was an amazing pistachio mochi for me and a gingerbread bar for Lillian.

Then … one of my least favorite things to do – window shopping. Yet, for her and with her, yes, please. Had fun looking at calendars and ornaments.

Ended our date with a short twilight walk around the lake. Loved ending with this as we looked at the stars and enjoyed Christmas lights. Yes, please. I’ll have more. Thank you!!

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