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 12- Education

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

educationThe object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives. ~Robert Maynard Hutchins

Today I am thankful that I received a good education. I remember many of my teachers fondly. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 11- Change

Monday, November 11th, 2013

butterflyIf nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.  ~Author Unknown

Today I am thankful for change. I really do not like change or the pain that sometimes come with change, but I appreciate the growth that change allows.  (more…)

Thankfulness Day 10- Sisters

Sunday, November 10th, 2013

sistersHaving a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of.  You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.  ~Amy Li

Today I am thankful for my five sisters. Growing up with a house full of girls was not always easy and it was not always fun. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 9- Weekends

Saturday, November 9th, 2013

fallWeekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.  ~Bill Watterson

Today I am thankful for weekends. I am so grateful that I have a job that allows me to have weekends off. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 8- Technology

Friday, November 8th, 2013

tech“Never let a computer know you’re in a hurry.  ~Author Unknown

Today I am thankful for technology.  Living far away from family is easier with the use of technology. We have social media, phones and other ways of keeping in touch. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 6- My Home

Wednesday, November 6th, 2013

homeHome, the spot of earth supremely blest, A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest. ~Robert Montgomery

Today I am thankful for my home.

With the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy happening this past week I have heard many reports concerning the continued recovery process in that area of the country. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 5- Lee

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

leeLife is a tapestry woven by the decisions we make.”  – Sherrilyn Kenyon

Today I am thankful for Lee College, now known as Lee University.  In 1990 I made a decision that would forever change my life when I decided to attend Lee.   (more…)

Thankfulness Day 2- Caleb

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

calebropeWe worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today. ~Stacia Tauscher

Today I am thankful for my son, Caleb. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 1- David

Friday, November 1st, 2013

coffee“Being in a long marriage is a little bit like that nice cup of coffee every morning – I might have it every day, but I still enjoy it.” Stephen Gaines

Today I am thankful for my husband David. I have been married to him for over half of my life and I never get tired of being with him. (more…)

28 Days of Thankfulness

Thursday, October 31st, 2013
Amicalola Falls

Amicalola Falls

For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.–Clarence E. Hodges

On November 1, I am starting a blog post series called “28Days of Thankfulness“. (more…)