Counting Blessings One Moment at a Time.


“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” ~Elizabeth Kubler~Ross Tonight, when I got … Continue reading Counting Blessings One Moment at a Time.

We all belong to someone, who do you belong to?


“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” ~ James Earl Jones It has been a wonderful, scary and emotional break through week here on ‘myenwfavoriteday. (and it’s only Wednesday night!)’ … Continue reading We all belong to someone, who do you belong to?

One of “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspirations” is “Dumpster Diving,” Find out why.


“You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.” ~ Swedish Proverb Determination, this is the word that strikes me … Continue reading One of “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspirations” is “Dumpster Diving,” Find out why.

“‘Mynewfavoriteweek’ ly Inspiration”: Inspired by Monsters, but not the kind you think.


“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” ~ Lao Tzu As influenced by all of you who commented here and Facebook that you would be interested in seeing a weekly feature with … Continue reading “‘Mynewfavoriteweek’ ly Inspiration”: Inspired by Monsters, but not the kind you think.

Not A Tiger Mom, Not A Dragon Mom, What kind of Mom am I?


The strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws. ~ Barbara Kingsolver Oh how true this is, whether you are a Tiger, a Dragon or some other kind of mom, like me.  Since I have finally managed to collect myself … Continue reading Not A Tiger Mom, Not A Dragon Mom, What kind of Mom am I?

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.

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.

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.