The Lloyd family consist of David, Donna, Caleb and Madilyn. We are just like any other family and are trying to make the most of our lives. The post found within this section are about our everyday life from my point of view and maybe an occasional musing from David.
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ~Erma Bombeck
Today I am thankful for my doctor and access to good medical care. This is especially important to me since I am having surgery later today. I am thankful that after many years of having health issues I finally found a doctor that takes time to listen to me and really cares about me and my well being. (more…)
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. ~Benjamin Disraeli
Today I am thankful for the opportunity to travel. I have been able to go on several trips that included destinations such as Paris, London, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. I have enjoyed every minute of these trips. I love experiencing and seeing new things, and travel is a great way to do this. (more…)
“LinkedIn is for the people you know. Facebook is for the people you used to know. Twitter is for people you want to know” ~ unknown
Today I am thankful for social media. Prior to the invention of social media I had lost contact with many friends and family members. (more…)
A good snapshot stops a moment from running away. ~Eudora Welty
Today I am thankful for cameras to capture memories. I like taking pictures of my kids and the things we are doing. (more…)
A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don’t have a J.O.B. ~”Fats” Domino
Today I am thankful for my job. My heart breaks for all of the families I know that are unemployed or under employed.
For the past three years I have not received a pay raise, I have paid more for benefits, and I am constantly being asked to do more with less. (more…)
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot
Today I am thankful for fall. I love the fall season. The world comes alive with color. The temperatures are mild, which are perfect for me since I don’t like the oppressive heat of summer or the freezing temperatures of winter. (more…)
There aren’t enough days in the weekend. ~Rod Schmidt
Today I am thankful for weekends. More than being thankful for weekends, I am thankful that my job allows me to enjoy weekends off. (more…)
“$79,000 you have got to be kidding me” ~ Donna Lloyd upon reviewing a 2 day hospital bill.
Today I am thankful for medial insurance. Recently we have received several medical statements and bills related to David’s accident. I was floored by the high cost of medical care. His hospital bill alone was $79,000, not including the surgeon or anesthesiologist. (more…)
Don’t wait to make your son a great man – make him a great boy. ~Author Unknown
Today I am thankful for my son Caleb. I could not imagine having a better son than him. He is truly a gift from God. He is my miracle child, that came to us after a long and hard fought battle with infertility. (more…)
Newlyweds become oldyweds, and oldyweds are the reasons that families work. ~Author Unknown
Today I am thankful for my wonderful husband, David. I guess after 21.5 years of marriage we could be called oldyweds. (more…)