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June 23 2009:
Thomas stepped outside this morning, sniffed the air & commented, “Smells like a hot day today and I like that!” I’m so grateful I have these 2 little people in my life to encourage me to think like a kid sometimes!!!!!!
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Another Thomas quote, “C’mon I’m a nice fireman & I wanna take you home!” He cracks me up!!
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January 3 2015:
I spent some time this morning going through some of my journal entries from this summer. Came across some Thomas inspiration and thought I’d share it with y’all. It was July 31st and also the day he and I had our monthly date day. We had returned home and he said, “Come outside and enjoy the last day of July with me … tomorrow is the beginning of August and it’s gonna be the most exciting month of my life.” He is so inspiring … May you have similar thoughts and spread some loving-kindness … Love, Love, Love … 2015, The Year of Love, begins!
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June 21 2010:
Thomas and Lillian have BOTH met aliens y’all! Thomas did when he was 10 yrs old and with his Grandpa on the farm and Lillian when she was 4! Lillian says I was there too and I was really small ~ Maybe that’s why I don’t remember! Man, they do so many exciting things! {Hahahahahahahaha!!}
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June 13 2013:
“Your the bravest person under the moon” -Thomas just said to me.
If you only knew my sweet little man, If you only knew!! LOVE that kid! Caught Lillian’s cold, been blowing my nose all day. My nose is red and it kinda hurts and this lovely young man tells me this! Bless his old wise soul to pieces! So …. I pass his message on to YOU!!! YOU are brave, braver than you let your self believe!!
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April 14 2009:
Said to me by my precious little man, Thomas (3 Yrs old), tonight:
Momma, I like your legs, I like your feet, I like you . . you’re my friend.
Is you happy with me?
Let me see your teeth (what he says when he wants me to smile)!
Love this dear little man of mine
Just wanted to share!
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April 28 2014:
I had the most amazing walk with Thomas yesterday. The trail was freshly sealed so it was shiny. Thomas declared that it had lip gloss on! Yep! That’s what it looked like.
Then at dinner we all 3 made up riddles and after dinner washed, dried and put away the dishes together. After dinner, Thomas declared, “I will be happy from now on …. no matter what!” He asked, “Who’s with me?” Both Lillian and I raised our hands. We declared it Team TLC Happy Love World!
As I tucked them in bed, told them to fasten their seat belts, have a safe flight and don’t walk around the cabin unless the fasten seat belt signed has been turned off! I LOVE this thing called LOVE! I love Thomas and Lillian. I love me. I love you. …. I LOVE …. xoxo
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May 14 2015:
He’s so excited! He can see!!!!
Lillian’s entry for the Spanish Springs bookmark contest. We delivered them today and the librarian was so happy!! Lillian’s quote “Books are a reader’s best friend!” xoxo
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May 14 2014:
Overflowing with gratitude for an amazing, beautiful, anonymous, giver of these goodies for Thomas and Lillian! Arrived via UPS yesterday and Monday. Thomas has a second love now, right up there with LEGOS. This “Chess Once A Pawn A Time” set is amazing! Says to only spend between 20 to 30 minutes at a time studying the books with your child. He read both books and soaked it all into that amazing soul of his in about an hour. He was so flipping excited! We played our first game before bed. Went fast cause I have no clue what I’m doing! Thomas says, “I love chess!” Thank you, thank you, thank you mystery giver!
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May 14 2012:
Heartfelt SHOUT out and Thank YOU to Jim Stovall, author of The Ultimate Gift for his beautiful endorsement of my book! I very much appreciate your faith in me Mr. Stovall … “As a blind person myself, I understand the challenge and blessing of doing things differently. In this book, Camilla shares her journey with Lillian which will help us all do more, give more, and be more.” -Jim Stovall, Emmy-award Winner, Best-selling author, The Ultimate Gift
FIVE copies away from selling 100 Books in the pre-launch sale! YAY!!
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Breathe …. Think About What Brings You Joy …. Breathe …. Think About What You Are Grateful For …. Breathe …. And This, Too, Will Pass …. -Camilla Downs
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May 14 2011:
PAWS to read! So fun for Thomas!! Lillian, not so much. She stays in the other room!!
Thomas drew this picture at school on Friday. It’s Thomas dancing with a Cheeseburger!!!
Momma Bear gets a whole night to herself! Team Member T & L’s daddy came to visit them so I get some time all to my little ole self! Wheeeee!!!!!
Mmmmmmmmm – Homemade Watermelon Margarita’s at The Romano Casa!!! The curator, chef and bartender at this joint ROCK!!
Can’t decide which beverage or which movie to watch for movie night tonight. First movie night I’ve had without Thomas and Lillian for a LONG time. I like the oldies! Think I’ll close my eyes and pick!
Here’s what I chose! I LOVE Agatha Christie! Love her books and love the Poirot movies – Happy with my choice!
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May 14 2010:
Thomas-ism ~ “I’m gonna go back to work next week at the circus so I can make money and do good stuff for people.”
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June 2 2012:
“Never Give Up!” -Thomas Darnell {Thomas to Lillian as they are playing an online game}
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May 31 2014:
“If everything is possible, isn’t it possible that some things are impossible?” -Thomas …. This one made me stop … and ponder … Hmmmmmm …. Blessed, blessed, blessed by this young man! xoxo
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January 28 2012:
“I’m having so much fun I wish I could stay 5 years old forever!” Thomas Darnell (6.17.11)
Hope each of y’all takes an opportunity this weekend to have the imagination of a 5 year old!!