Month: April 2011

Courage, Depression, Faith, Family, Fate, Gratitude, Happiness, Infant disorders, Inspiration, IVF, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Preemies, Prematurity, Quotes, Spirituality, Thanks, Twins, Working Mom9 Comments

Hope: Free, Faith: Free, Love: Free,

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Finally getting off 24/7 oxygen support: Priceless Congratulations to our precious E, who was told yesterday by her pulmonary doctor that we can take her off oxygen during the days and only use it at night.  A huge step for E and for our family.  There are no really words to describe how we feel and this is a deeply seeded emotional experience for us as a family so I will not explore these emotions openly today but I will say Hope, Faith, Love, Resilience, and Friendship, Intuition, Prayers, Positive thoughts and An Excellent Medical Team provided the foundation for … Continue reading Hope: Free, Faith: Free, Love: Free,

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Kindness + Engagement + Digital Media = Overwhelming Love

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible / it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform … Continue reading Kindness + Engagement + Digital Media = Overwhelming Love

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Bottles vs. Blackberries. Remember to “engage” not with technology but your life.

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“Life gives us brief moments with another…but sometimes in those brief moment we get memories that last a life time…” ~ Unknown As I am getting … Continue reading Bottles vs. Blackberries. Remember to “engage” not with technology but your life.

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Hear your inner voice, use your outer voice and know it matters.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Your inside voice, called instincts, is trying to tell you something…use your outside voice to speak up.  Just start talking and the words will come…don’t be … Continue reading Hear your inner voice, use your outer voice and know it matters.

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Count your blessings…sometimes we forget how many we have. Today is a good day to remember.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Better to lose count while naming your blessings than to lose your blessings to counting your troubles.”  ~Maltbie D. Babcock Today is a gentle reminder for … Continue reading Count your blessings…sometimes we forget how many we have. Today is a good day to remember.

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In honor of courage….everyday is a new day. Take a step.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

And sometimes all it takes is a quiet ask for help to show great courage. What will be your first step? Continue reading In honor of courage….everyday is a new day. Take a step.

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Courage to take a fearful step can come from unlikely places, like a fish named Dory.

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“The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully have been kindness, beauty, and truth”  ~ Albert Einstein So you might be asking yourself, what does Albert Enstein have to do with Dory from “Finding Nemo” or rather where the heck is she going with this post?  I know it seems a bit obtuse, but hang in here with me and I will explain. Have you ever looked at the same thing everyday and suddenly one day when you wake up you look at that same thing completely different?  That happened … Continue reading Courage to take a fearful step can come from unlikely places, like a fish named Dory.

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From a Little One’s Perspective…Even When They Can’t Talk…They Love You.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you” ~ Ben Folds Since it’s nighttime and I just put my precious E & Q down to sleep, I want to say thank you to everyone who visited us today and for those who did and felt moved by “Welcome to Holland,” here is what I think E would have said to me before she went to sleep.  Thank you for this HUGE boost today for me and my family but also for everyone else that has been to Holland through their children, parents or … Continue reading From a Little One’s Perspective…Even When They Can’t Talk…They Love You.

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Finding Strength in being Happy in Holland when I wanted to go to Italy.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” … Continue reading Finding Strength in being Happy in Holland when I wanted to go to Italy.