Month: May 2011

Family, Gratitude, Infant disorders, Inspiration, IVF, Motherhood, Preemies, Prematurity, Quotes, Social Media, Twins2 Comments

The journey to get to ‘mynewfavoriteday’ as a Google video…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” — Maya Angelou I guess this is my attempt at putting some “style” into ‘mynewfavoriteday’ outside of references to fashion and shoes!  I have posted this on my Facebook profile, but I also wanted to post it here so it can live in the heart of where it belongs, in the blog: It’s only :35 seconds but it captures our journey in a unique way that led me to the creation of mynewfavoriteday and I … Continue reading The journey to get to ‘mynewfavoriteday’ as a Google video…

Children, Depression, Faith, Family, Fate, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Motherhood, Parenting, Preemies, Quotes, Thanks, Twins, Uncategorized, Working Mom5 Comments

Chasing watermelons is easy, being “normal” is hard…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal”. ~ Albert Camus To me the word “normal” is hilarious.  Who gets to define “normal”?  And what gives the person who defined “normal” the right to be the … Continue reading Chasing watermelons is easy, being “normal” is hard…

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Fan Favorite Quote from “Sage Advice” Tuesday…..

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“When one door closes, another door opens. Until then, it’s hell in the hallway.” ~ submitted by Nissa Seriously, can’t we all identify with this and if you create a visual in your head, it’s really quite hilarious…. Cheers to … Continue reading Fan Favorite Quote from “Sage Advice” Tuesday…..

Children, Courage, Depression, Faith, Family, Fate, Friends, Gratitude, Happiness, Infant disorders, Inspiration, IVF, Love, Marketing, Motherhood, Parenting, Preemies, Quotes, Social Media, Spirituality, Thanks, Twins, Working Mom1 Comment

Sage Advice Tuesday, What’s your Advice?

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“To accept good advice is but to increase one’s own ability” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe In honor of all of you who have given me such sage advice, today is the first “Sage Advice” Tuesday on Mynewfavoriteday Please take the … Continue reading Sage Advice Tuesday, What’s your Advice?

Children, Faith, Family, Fate, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Pediatric Medicine, Preemies, Prematurity, Quotes, Spirituality, Thanks, Twins, Working Mom6 Comments

Being and staying strong while feeling powerless…hard but possible.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.”  ~Unkwown Today, I needed to be like this oak tree. … Continue reading Being and staying strong while feeling powerless…hard but possible.

Children, Courage, Faith, Family, Fate, Friends, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Preemies, Quotes, Spirituality, Thanks, Twins, Uncategorized, Working Mom6 Comments

Thoughts about a Mother’s Love…Happy Mother’s Day.

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Capturing “A Mother’s Love” in words is not truly possible but in just a few short sentences in someone else’s words, this is a snapshot of what I wish for my own children as they grow in this world~ “This … Continue reading Thoughts about a Mother’s Love…Happy Mother’s Day.

Children, Courage, Depression, Faith, Family, Fate, Gratitude, Happiness, Infant disorders, Inspiration, IVF, Love, Marketing, Motherhood, Parenting, Preemies, Prematurity, Quotes, Social Media, Spirituality, Twins, Uncategorized, Working Mom2 Comments

What gives you purpose? A journey worth taking…

Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” ~ Wayne Dyer … Continue reading What gives you purpose? A journey worth taking…