Family
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.
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo Buscaglia
Today I am thankful for the kindness of others. With everything that is bad in the world it is nice to know that there are still kind people in the world. (more…)
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Monday, November 25th, 2013
The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine
Today I am thankful for the many opportunities I have had to travel. I love to see new places and experience new things. I really cannot wait for another travel adventure to come my way. (more…)
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Sunday, November 24th, 2013
“The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury”-Charlie Chaplin
Today I am thankful for the many luxuries I enjoy in my daily life. We enjoy a lifestyle that is so full of luxury that we sometimes forget that others do not enjoy the same luxuries. (more…)
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Friday, November 22nd, 2013
Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn. Elizabeth Lawrence
Today I am thankful for the season of Fall. I love the fall season. Georgia is just so beautiful in the fall. I don’t remember enjoying fall so much when I lived in Florida. (more…)
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Tuesday, November 19th, 2013
In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips. ~Author Unknown
I grew up with a house full of sisters. Then I married David and he grew up with four brothers and a sister. When David and I married Katie was added to my list of sisters. (more…)
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Monday, November 18th, 2013
Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero. ~Marc Brown
Today I am thankful for my brothers- those that I have gained by marriage. I never had brothers growing up. (more…)
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Sunday, November 17th, 2013
To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there. ~Barbara Bush
Today I am thankful for my in-laws. Most people tend to talk bad about their in-laws and complain that they are always “butting in.” I can honestly say that my in-laws do not act this way. (more…)
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Saturday, November 16th, 2013
The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable. ~Lane Olinghouse
Today I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for changes in our relationship that have allowed us to grow as a family. (more…)
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Friday, November 15th, 2013
When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home. ~Betty Bender
Today I am thankful for my job. Many people work at jobs that they do not like and feel like that have no other choice. (more…)
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
Life is amazingly good when it’s simple and amazingly simple when it’s good. ~Terri Guillemets
Today I am thankful for all the small things in life that make me smile. So many little things make me feel happy and blessed. (more…)
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