So excited to be off to St. Louis today for our first 2012 Bloggy Boot Camp!
And to celebrate, we are featuring a fabulous blogger. We hope you’ll find here as inspiring as we do.
Meet Shannon of MyNewFavoriteDay
{Is that picture gorgeous or what?
My name is Shannon Pruitt and after being in a bit of a self-imposed emotional isolation for about 18 months after the very premature birth of our precious twins Q and E and E’s diagnosis as Special Needs, 12 months ago an ordinary moment in our living room became ‘extra’-ordinary. In that moment, it occurred to me that perhaps sharing our stories of hope and inspiration could help and motivate others going through similar circumstances. So that night, with my nerves on fire, I created my first post for ‘MyNewFavoriteDay,’ and what became immediately clear is that my emotions and feelings were not unique to me or our circumstances, but rather permeated all of your personal experiences through your relationships and situations with parents, conception, siblings, IVF, prematurity, parenting, children, special needs, terminal illness, and everyday stress. As a global community we are all united by common emotions of love, fear, hope, faith, sadness, happiness, strength, and joy and most importantly, we are all doing the best we can, how we can. We all need one another and if we can remember to find the little nuggets of inspiration and motivation we can try to make each day ‘anewfavoriteday.’
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Twitter: CarloAtYourServ
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“We all need one another and if we can remember to find the little nuggets of inspiration and motivation… “, I like this line and feel like; that if you don’t know why you’re a blogger, this sentence is a damn good place to start.
What a beautiful sentiment. And what an amazing person you just HAVE to be to go through all that you’ve gone through, to come out with this type of positive spirit. I admire your wisdom and insight, and am glad that I’m getting the chance to meet you.
Congratulations on being today’s Featured Blogger. Enjoy your day and keep spreading your message and sharing your love!
Carlo/Carlo At Your Service Productions recently posted..True Confessions Of A Salad Slut
Yes, gorgeous picture! Congrats Shannon! Happy Day all!
Favourite Vintage Finds recently posted..Nature Barbie
Twitter: http://hind-toufga.blogspot.com/
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Have fun! the kids looking great
oxox
hind recently posted..Casual Lunch Option in Istanbul
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
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Great to see you here, Shannon. Happy SITS Day!
Alison@Mama Wants This recently posted..I Wonder . . .
Twitter: bettymanousos7
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happy sits day!!!
congtatulations!
what an adorable photo!
xo
Betty Manousos recently posted..What Are Your Simple Joys in Life?
Yay! Happy SITS Day, Shannon…you are such an inspiration!
michelle @ this little light recently posted..Can’t Take The Heat
Twitter: theemptynestmom
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Wonderful. I’m inspired already. I started The Empty Nest Mom hoping to inspire and motivate other moms who may feel at loose ends after their kiddos are grown – besides having a whole lot of fun there. It’s so great how a cyber community connects hearts, friends and circumstances.
Barb – The Empty Nest Mom recently posted..Wisteria Surprise
What beautiful boys! Happy SITS day!
JDaniel4′s Mom recently posted..Earth Day Activity- Backyard Nature Center Table
Feeling a tad bit cranky today. Perhaps a diet coke and a few new blogs will help!
Elyse recently posted..The Phases of the Moon… A Fabulous Game Plan for Achieving Your Goals
Amen! Bring on the Diet Coke!
misssrobin recently posted..Sewing on Patches
What a lovely picture! It is amazing how once we start sharing our feelings, thoughts, etc. we discover we are not the only ones in situations or who feel that way. It is one of the best part of blogging and the internet.
Twitter: raisinghumans
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Happy SITS day! I’m inspired by your story and can’t wait to read your blog.
happy SITs day to you!!
Twitter: BoonieSooze
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Off to Shannon’s place!
Susan in the Boonies recently posted..Mango and Blue Cheese Salad and the Art of Balancing Flavors
Twitter: BlogMamaAndrea
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I think it’s a gift to wake up everyday and start fresh. What we do with that gift is up to us.
Twitter: anartfulmom
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Happy SITS day. Looking forward to reading the FB.
Pam recently posted..Choose to be Kind
Twitter: princesspruning
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Sharing our stories make for valuable connections. Headin’ over.
Laura recently posted..Why your life will never be balanced
Happy SITS day to you!
Jenn recently posted..Online Phenomenon
Twitter: LeeBlock
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Just reading the blurb gave me chills. Can’t wait to go and visit her and support her. I can already feel the connection…..
Lee recently posted..10 Ways to Maintain Patience as a Virtue In Your Life
Twitter: WhisperAmber
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Good morning! Headed over to check out the blog.
Amber recently posted..Things That Annoy Me Thursday: Saying WE’RE Pregnant
Very positive blog! Enjoyed it!
Kristi recently posted..Garden Success and Failure
Twitter: jesterqueen
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Hi there! Happy SITS day!!
Jester Queen recently posted..Observe
I’m so inspired by you and yes we all need to connect and not feel alone. Happy SITS Day to you!! Enjoy!
jennifer recently posted..Dreamy & White
Twitter: neveradulldate
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Happy SITS day! What an inspirational blog! Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to check out more.
Ashley recently posted..A Meat Eating Adventure – Brazilian Steakhouse
Twitter: SuburbanLifeJo
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Happy SITS day, Shannon!
Joanne recently posted..A Day Trip to Frederick County, Maryland
Twitter: H_Happenings
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Happy SITS day!
Heather’s Happenings recently posted..How It Should Have Been
Twitter: MyPixieBlog
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Beautiful picture indeed. Happy SITS day, off to check you out now!
Charlotte recently posted..sharing my words elsewhere and new social experiment
Twitter: secretsofamom
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Happy SITS day to you!!!
Tara @ secretsofamomaholic.com recently posted..Mothering is not all rainbows and butterflies
Wow! This is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing, your lessons on hope and faith will allow people around the world to feel like they are not alone.
Amanda Rose
http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com
Amanda Rose recently posted..20 Things to Start Doing
HAPPY SITS DAY to ya!
April recently posted..Drivers BEWARE!
Sounds like a good one. Off to read more.
misssrobin recently posted..Sewing on Patches
Twitter: karen_dawkins
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Two of my children have special needs. Ironically, our daughter’s needs (she is from China and was failure to thrive because she couldn’t figure out how to eat) led to our older son’s diagnosis. I am thankful that God brought us together as one family and for every moment on our journey. Their “specialness” has truly enriched our love!
Blessings to you. I look forward to getting to know you more.
Twitter: breadwinningmom
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Congrats on your day. Such a cute pic with your little blessings!
Kerry recently posted..Are the Best Bloggers Dysfunctional?
That photo is stunning! Can’t wait to go and check it out…
Make it a great day everyone!
Marge recently posted..Nearly Wordless Wednesday
Twitter: elizabeth_agd
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Happy SITS day!
More Than A Mom recently posted..Laundry and Outdoor Line Drying
Twitter: cyu888
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This is so well said: “We all need one another and if we can remember to find the little nuggets of inspiration and motivation we can try to make each day ‘anewfavoriteday.’” Thank you for sharing with us and Happy SITS Day!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..A Case of the Swirly-Whirlys
Twitter: wombatcentral
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What cuties you have.
Enjoy your big day!
Wombat Central recently posted..Spring Break (or The 80-mile Walk to the Lincoln Memorial)
Twitter: jamieywrites
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Shannon has a beautiful blog. It’ll be my new favourite
jamie recently posted..Revolution In World Missions by K.P. Yohannan
Twitter: pinkasaurus
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I have cried today… this blog has touched me in a way I cannot say.
Thank you for chossing this blogger. Her writing is sincere and you can feel the love for her children through every word.
Good Luck on your March of Dimes Goal.
Carla Kennedy recently posted..Banana Recipes for Your Skin
Twitter: ajoyoffitness
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So beautifully inspirational. Gorgeous kids, really compelling and inspirational blog. You are so right, you’re not alone and your story is worth sharing. Thanks.
debby carroll recently posted..What Do You See When You Rewind Your Day?
Twitter: Newfavoriteday
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So exited and overwhelmed in the best way by all the kindness here, thank you!
Shannon from ‘mynewfavoriteday’ recently posted..What a difference a year makes.
Twitter: GrandmasBriefs
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Oh, my! Those kiddos are adorable. Happy SITS Day to you! Heading on over to your blog.
Lisa @ Grandma’s Briefs recently posted..Missing the ordinary everydayness
Twitter: anotherjenb
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What a wonderful blog description. Can’t wait to read more!
another jennifer recently posted..Giveway: 250 Die-cut Business Cards from UPrinting.com
Twitter: culinarythymes
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I like her tone. Sounds so positive.
alyce at culinary thymes recently posted..Party Thyme Quick Tip: Mosquitoes
Twitter: stylementorus
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“self-imposed emotional isolation” Shannon, I feel connected to you already. I understand completely. Going to read now. xo
Rachel {Raw-kul} recently posted..For A Ballerina to Dance In
Twitter: Alethea_Hutch
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How wonderful to think that each day should be our new favorite day. Great blog, and happy SITS day!
Alethea recently posted..What Did You Find In Your Laundry Today
Twitter: thedosetweets
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First of all, congratulations on your SITS day! Secondly, I can’t wait to check out your site, it sounds amazing.
thedoseofreality recently posted..Hearts Do Not Have Colors
Happy SITS day Shannon! I look forwarding to reading your blog. I’m headed there right now.. hugs
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Twitter: HotMessPrincess
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What a wonderful idea for a blog! Love it!! I’m absolutely all for sharing our moments of courage and vulnerability…it’s how we grow. And what a beautiful family!!
Twitter: momsandmunchkin
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Wonderful idea for a blog. Happy SITS Day! You have a beautiful family!