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Pieces of Me

November 16, 2020 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.” ~ Aristotle Today, I am so excited and humbled to be a part of The Accessory Junkie “Pieces of Me” campaign. When co-founders, and my dear friends, Michelle Reeves and … Continue reading Pieces of Me

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The Wondertwins Turn 9!

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

This pretty much says it all… Who would have thought that 9 years ago tonight, at 11:30 pm as I lay in the hospital bed watching SNL and listening to KSP’s increasingly heavy breathing as he drifted softly to sleep … Continue reading The Wondertwins Turn 9!

Family, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life, Quotes, Uncategorized6 Comments

The journey for my powers.

September 5, 2017 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Image credit: PositivePsychologyPowers.com “Do not pray for task equal to your powers, pray for powers equal to your tasks.” ~ “Phillips Brooks I am sitting outside on our back steps. They are hard, but warm from the afternoon sun.  It’s … Continue reading The journey for my powers.

Children, Family, Inspiration, Life, Love, Motherhood1 Comment

The unexpected can become the greatest gift. Baby M turns 1!

July 22, 2014July 22, 2014 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. ~Rajneesh If I could have known. If I could have planned. If … Continue reading The unexpected can become the greatest gift. Baby M turns 1!

Family, Inspiration, Life, Motherhood, Quotes, Uncategorized4 Comments

How to be Thankful…stop, look, listen.

November 26, 2013November 23, 2013 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present – and I don’t want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future. – Audrey Hepburn I cannot be a hypocrite.  I cannot say I am always perfect at … Continue reading How to be Thankful…stop, look, listen.

Family, Inspiration, Life, Motherhood5 Comments

My Minivan Mid-Life Identity Crisis…

November 25, 2013November 23, 2013 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose. ~Richard Grant This particular post is one I have been wanting to write for ages, but perhaps acknowledging my own insecurities and inadequacies here in writing … Continue reading My Minivan Mid-Life Identity Crisis…

Children, Family, Inspiration, Life, Pregnancy, Uncategorized12 Comments

Love sees what is most true.

April 25, 2013April 24, 2013 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Love is not blind. Love sees what is most true.” ~ Vanna Bonta As I sit here 26 weeks pregnant today and approach each day with caution,  I can feel my love for our new baby girl grow exponentially.  I wait anxiously for the … Continue reading Love sees what is most true.

Blog, Children, Family, Health, Home, Inspiration, Life, News, Quotes, September 11, Uncategorized34 Comments

Lost and Found on Hallowed Ground.

September 11, 2012September 11, 2012 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.” ~ Norman Victor Peale As I watch the lone police man walking through the deserted streets under the too bright halogen lights, I feel … Continue reading Lost and Found on Hallowed Ground.

Blog, Family, Family, Health, Home, Inspirational, Life, Motherhood, Parenting, Quotes, Twins, Uncategorized, Writing30 Comments

Humility, Advocacy and “The Greatest Love.”

March 26, 2012March 26, 2012 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

This post is a combination of emotions today. I am humbled to put myself in front of you.  I am advocating for a cause I believe in so strongly because I have lived it and I am sharing a piece … Continue reading Humility, Advocacy and “The Greatest Love.”

Blog, Children, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized46 Comments

The sounds of letting go.

March 6, 2012March 6, 2012 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” ~ Albert Einstein “Maaammma” Q says as his feet pad across the hardwood floor looking for me. E gives a high pitched squeal delighted by whatever is in front of her. … Continue reading The sounds of letting go.

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