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About Danielle!

A young professional Longwood University alum, with a traumatic brain injury having previously worked in the Therapeutic Recreation field with the elderly at nursing homes in Fairfax, VA. Now as a TBI advocate, trying to help others learn more about TBIs is involved in support groups, as well as very involved in crocheting, and the Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church. I also am working part-time at a library.

Head over heels

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Danielle!

“That was you?”  I find my neighbor ask in amazement while I open the door to find her sweeping the snow off my porch when she heard a thump, thump, thump, thump, thump thump thump…  Yes, that was me falling … Continue reading →

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Finding a Voice for PTSD and Severe Anxiety

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Danielle!

Originally posted on GentleKindness:
It is a terrible thing to feel unsafe. Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome causes the sufferer to feel unsafe. The feeling of lack of safety is disabling. It creates mental torment and physical sensations of pain and…

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meaning

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Danielle!

Meaning meaning, searching for meaning… what is my meaning?  What am i to do?  Grace Dixon from 1781 (Abbie Mills’ ancestor, TV show Sleepy Hollow) says that putting pen to paper is the only way to hope that things will … Continue reading →

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Chilly Penguins

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Danielle!

HAPPY ASH WEDNESDAY!! It is the beginning of Lent. And yes, it is another snow day for many schools around the Northern VA area.  [2/18/2015]  Since FCPS is out, that means that even my church will not have Ash Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Today is THANKFUL THURSDAY, and I am thankful (especially tonight; the coldest night of the season) for our comfy cozy warm townhouse!  As my husband and I have before gone into D.C. to help out with McKenna’s wagon [Matt MUCH … Continue reading →

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

family love!

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Danielle!

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. Thornton Wilder I am so conscious of my treasures, and THANKFUL for all the blessings in my life.  Each night before … Continue reading →

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3 Things to Remember When You Don’t Know What to Do With Your Life

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Danielle!

3 Things to Remember When You Don’t Know What to Do With Your Life – http://huff.to/1x8Sy2O it’s good to know that I’m not the only one with this problem…thanks Erin!  Just food for thought I guess, but for me, any … Continue reading →

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little red bull

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Danielle!

Just like life, when you think everything’s been decided, the plans magically change depending on the littlest thing, the decision to turn the car right or left, go with the flow of traffic or against, and in that split second, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude unlocks fullness of life

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Danielle!

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. Melody Beattie Thankful Thursdays are back! This week, I am thankful for SNOW!! It’s winter, it has been cold enough out there for it to … Continue reading →

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Am I crazy?  Or just crazy about fitness? Having a traumatic brain injury from a car accident 17 years ago, has really affected my balance, coordination and has caused a slight delay in movements.  I’m always a second behind the … Continue reading →

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Danielle! | Leave a comment