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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.

#MONDAY MOTIVATION Motivational Quotes‏ @DavidRoads  The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.   Sometimes inspiring quotes are found on Twitter.  I went to Centerville High School to talk to high school kids about myself, my accident … Continue reading →

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Danielle! | 2 Comments

The living room in our house is where most of the action happens; entertaining friends, gathering with family members to relax and watching TV. Just imagine kicking off your shoes after a long day of work  and laying back on the … Continue reading →

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

After graduating Longwood University with a Therapeutic Recreation degree, quitting my work at Fairfax Nursing Center nearly destroyed me. I went from trying so hard to complete my high school education, while dealing with the complications of a new disability, a … Continue reading →

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

Today, I’m thankful for these words of wisdom coming from an idiotic, raunchy and rude cartoon show that my husband likes to watch (while I sometimes sit and crochet next to him) In this particular episode, the character Joe Swanson … Continue reading →

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

Unexpected paths…

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Danielle!

…there are no wrong turns, only unexpected paths. -Mark Nepo An unexpected path…you could say that many experiences from my past may have shaped my path, both good experiences and not so good.  I am now more sympathetic to all … Continue reading →

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Success is not about impressing and pleasing everyone, but setting your own goals, and achieving them in your own time. – Auliq Ice Peace out Trevor the Otter I AM THE ULTIMATE PEOPLE PLEASER. And always have been.  In high … Continue reading →

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

Today I went to go visit a friend that I have not seen in a long time (With another friend I have not seen in a long time!).  A lot has changed with my friend since we’ve last seen each … Continue reading →

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

The otter strikes again…   If you feel like giving up, give up on that feeling and give into the realization there are endless possibilities waiting to be discovered before you. – Tom Althouse Peace out Trevor the Otter Give … Continue reading →

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

#MONDAYMOTIVATION 20/20 HINDSIGHT If we were all aware of that statement, life would be so much easier.  I went through college without appreciating all the fun that can be had in college.  I mean, it was fun, but I did spend … Continue reading →

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

There is no use in denying that THIS WEEK HAS NOT BEEN THE GREATEST… I have slept/ laid around not doing much for the majority of it; missed out on going to one of the age appropriate church meetings, [of … Continue reading →

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment