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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.

Isn’t this statement so completely true? Happiness is to appreciate what you have; unhappiness is to dwell on what you don’t have. Rabbi Shimon Ben Zoma (2nd century) My husband always tells me that: “it’s not about getting what you … Continue reading →

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Danielle! | 1 Comment

My husband said “All the reviews of this movie made me think it would suck but it was totally awesome”. Matt was skeptical when it came to purchasing ‘The Interview’ online, but I really wanted to see it- and see … Continue reading →

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Danielle!

As Proverbs 31 states in a devotional email that produces all of the blessings of the Christmas season, my personal blessings in reflection of the past days, -family time -fellowship -prayers of gratitude & and thanksgiving -devotions of love -colored … Continue reading →

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Wow- been taking some time off from posting, but its THANKFUL THURSDAY, and I must tell the thankfulness that has been in my heart this week.  After my Friday fitness class this past week, while turning on the lights to … Continue reading →

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

I am so scared of getting Alzheimer’s, or anothe form of dementia.  Possibly because I have worked in a nursing home and have seen what those diseases can do to a person, and partly because different studies, Alzheimer’s Association website, … Continue reading →

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

gratefulness

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Danielle!

THANKFUL THURSDAYS What brings fulfillment is gratefulness, the simple response of our heart to this life in all its fullness. David Steindl-Rast Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer I am grateful for so very much.  Grateful for my life, I thank … Continue reading →

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trendy fitness

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Danielle!

Why I love cheerleading Cheerleading gave me a purpose.  A productive purpose that produced a tangible outcome.  The outcome that makes me feel like I’m doing something worthwhile, promoting fitness, and occupying time constructively.  That is why I love still … Continue reading →

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Thankful Thursdays This will be a weekly feature in my blog, talking about the gratefulness for the week Today I am very excited and thankful for friends today.  The friends that you know you can always talk to, even when … Continue reading →

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

This little doggie stands on the only safe dry spots before the water flows down the stream carrying the beautiful fall colors with it…     …Now who bets he makes it all across to the other side??     … Continue reading →

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

Decisions

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Danielle!

Which road to take? Where to go? I let my dog decide.

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