A “NICU 101 Guide for Parents and Families.” Please share if it can be valuable.


“If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.” ~ John Heywood The last 2 weeks have … Continue reading A “NICU 101 Guide for Parents and Families.” Please share if it can be valuable.

Can you name an Unsung Hero in your life? Or can you be one?


“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” ~ Albert Camus Inspired by the incredible people who helped to put on the March of Dimes event that we participated in on Monday night, it calls to … Continue reading Can you name an Unsung Hero in your life? Or can you be one?

How do you know if you are on track with what you think is your purpose?


“The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” ~ Mitch Albom Last night KSP … Continue reading How do you know if you are on track with what you think is your purpose?

So fun, thank you, thank you, thank you! And the winner is…


“I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.” ~ Maya Angelou Let me start this off to say, thank you, for  I know … Continue reading So fun, thank you, thank you, thank you! And the winner is…

E makes Magic Friday, Pure Magic. Go on put what you want out there, it can’t hurt.


In true form of putting something into the universe, Magic Friday on ‘mynewfavoriteday’ indeed became magical when Miss E decided she would be perfectly happy to have mommy hold her hands (huge) while she stood about a foot away from me supporting her own body weight. Just standing, standing and more standing. And, if that isn’t enough, the fact that there was some rhythm to the “conversation” E and I just had, is just pure magic. 3 weeks of speech therapy and progress…my cup runneth over. Continue reading E makes Magic Friday, Pure Magic. Go on put what you want out there, it can’t hurt.

Childhood nostalgia….what can bring you magic for your Friday and weekend?


Only those who look with the eyes of children can lose themselves in the object of their wonder ~ Eberhard Arnold With all this talk of Halloween costumes, I am feeling nostalgic and a bit childlike.  I decided to dig up … Continue reading Childhood nostalgia….what can bring you magic for your Friday and weekend?

Where do you call home? Literally and metaphorically?


“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” ~ Oliver Wendall Holmes Before I go into the story of this post, I want to say thank you again to all of you.  Today, … Continue reading Where do you call home? Literally and metaphorically?

Friday and Weekend Inspiration for me and you.


A thought to take us all into the weekend. Although we all aspire to make each day ‘ournewfavoriteday,’ some days are a little more challenging than others. The most beautiful part of these challenges comes from the love and support … Continue reading Friday and Weekend Inspiration for me and you.