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.

Thankfulness Day 26…. Kindness of Others

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

last-smile-960836-mToo 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…)

Thankfulness Day 25- Travel

Monday, November 25th, 2013

taniobeach2The 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…)

Thankfulness Day 24- Everyday Luxuries

Sunday, November 24th, 2013

beach-450772-m“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…)

Thankfulness Day 22- Fall

Friday, November 22nd, 2013

fall01Everyone 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…)

Thankfulness Day 19- My Sisters (by marriage)

Tuesday, November 19th, 2013

women_color_4In 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…)

Thankfulness Day 18- My Brothers (by marriage)

Monday, November 18th, 2013

paper-chain-in-the-dark-1215912-mSometimes 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…)

Thankfulness Day 17- My In-Laws

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

diane&aubreyTo 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…)

Thankfulness Day 16- My Parents

Saturday, November 16th, 2013

momdadThe 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…)

Thankfulness Day 15- My Job

Friday, November 15th, 2013

timeWhen 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…)

Thankfulness Day 13- The Small Things

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

happy-clouds-1063580-mLife 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…)