Month: May 2011

Challenges, Children, Depression, Empathy, Family, Friends, Gratitude, Happiness, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Prematurity, Quotes, Relationships, Thanks, Twins, Uncategorized2 Comments

The Precious Gift of Time….

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Normally, as we all know, I start my posts off with a quote, but instead I will be closing with something you may have already seen in the form of an email forward at some point (no it’s not the Nigerian Prince who is asking for money, but perhaps one of these times it may be applicable), but it’s an interesting sentiment when you really start to think about the preciousness of time.  I just came back from a weekend away in Napa with the Wondertwins and some very dear friends. KSP ended up having to go away on business … Continue reading The Precious Gift of Time….

Challenges, Children, Compassion, Courage, Depression, Empathy, Faith, Family, Fate, Friends, Gratitude, Infertility, Inspiration, IVF, Life, Love, Parenting, Personal, Preemies, Quotes, Relationships, Special Needs, Spirituality, Twins, Uncategorized6 Comments

The Process and Progress of “Letting Go”…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“There are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind. But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the beginning of a new life.” –Unknown Such … Continue reading The Process and Progress of “Letting Go”…

Challenges, Depression, Empathy, Faith, Happiness, Inspiration, Life, Love, Personal, Prematurity, Relationships6 Comments

Letting go…even just a piece will lighten your heart.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

On my mind today as influenced by my own thoughts and comments from others. I am drafting the post which will go up tomorrow, but for today, I wish you all a deep cleansing breath and the ability to exhale and let go of some bit of stuff that hangs heavy on your heart.  Let downs with family, friends, relationships, colleagues, yourself…letting a little piece go can chip away at the bigger iceberg. Continue reading Letting go…even just a piece will lighten your heart.

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Important Notice if you know anyone with a #preemie born before 37 weeks, please pass along.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Simply Thick Causes Life-Threatening Necrotizing Enterocolitis In Premature Infants http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/226169.php We use Simply Thick for E and received this same warning from the company.  If you know anyone with a preemie, please send this to them so they are aware. It’s important to empower the parents so they can be aware and educate themselves when consulting with the doctors and nurses. NEC signs and symptoms include bloody stools, greenish vomit and bloated stomach. Continue reading Important Notice if you know anyone with a #preemie born before 37 weeks, please pass along.

Challenges, Children, Compassion, Courage, Empathy, Family, Friends, Gratitude, Happiness, Infant disorders, Infertility, Inspiration, IVF, Kindness, Life, Love, Parenting, Preemies, Pursuing your Dreams, Quotes, Spirituality, Twins, Working Mom4 Comments

What I learned from American Idol, once I stopped pitching it….

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more … Continue reading What I learned from American Idol, once I stopped pitching it….

Children, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Life, Motherhood, Parenting, Twins, Uncategorized2 Comments

Weekly Video Journal of MNFD….

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” ~ Denis Waitley Thanks for spending another week with ‘mynewfavoriteday’ and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Continue reading Weekly Video Journal of MNFD….

Challenges, Children, Compassion, Courage, Depression, Faith, Family, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Quotes, Thanks, Uncategorized3 Comments

Baby Steps become Milestones…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but on significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.”  ~ Oprah Winfrey  When I looked for the … Continue reading Baby Steps become Milestones…

Challenges, Children, Family, Gratitude, Inspiration, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Relationships, Twins, Uncategorized, Working Mom6 Comments

Kindness in Chaos…it starts with me and you.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Love is saying ‘I feel differently’ instead of ‘You’re wrong.’” ~ Unknown If you are anything like me you tend to live your life in fast forward, always moving at the speed of light (or at least feeling like you … Continue reading Kindness in Chaos…it starts with me and you.

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Ron Gutman’s Findings on the “Hidden Power of Smiling”

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Due to kindness and the subsequent dive into smiling as an act of kindness, as well as it being “Sage Advice and Quote Tuesday”, I found this interesting Ted Talk. More on the “Power” of your smile…even if it’s just … Continue reading Ron Gutman’s Findings on the “Hidden Power of Smiling”

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Your kindness can change someone’s whole day and your own.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“During my second year of nursing school our professor gave us a quiz.  I breezed through the questions until I read the last one:  “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?”  Surely this was a … Continue reading Your kindness can change someone’s whole day and your own.