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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.

Inspiration, Life, Parenting, Quotes, Uncategorized4 Comments

What would you do? A question worth asking Everytime.

April 13, 2015April 12, 2015 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

   “When I stand before God in the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, “I used everything you gave me.” Erma Bombeck  Ever since I … Continue reading What would you do? A question worth asking Everytime.

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.

Events, Fun, Life, Uncategorized13 Comments

Dress up? Yes please. Special event style.

March 13, 2012March 12, 2012 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Thanks to Walgreens for underwriting this post. I was paid as a member of the Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all mine. Visit http://www.discoverbeautywithin.com/. “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, … Continue reading Dress up? Yes please. Special event style.

Family, Fun, Inspiration, Life, Relationships, Uncategorized34 Comments

10 things I am not-so-good at: a #MondayListicle!

March 5, 2012March 5, 2012 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ~ Unknown As I did a few weeks ago, I am going back for round 2 of #MondayListicles with Northwest Mommy and … Continue reading 10 things I am not-so-good at: a #MondayListicle!

Blog, Depression, Family, Life, Uncategorized, Writing20 Comments

‘My Blog Saved Me.’

March 2, 2012March 1, 2012 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Kind words, kind looks, kind acts and warm handshakes, these are means of grace when men in trouble are fighting their unseen battles” ~ John Hall It’s Friday and it’s March and spring has sprung in my soul.  It’s my … Continue reading ‘My Blog Saved Me.’

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