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Liz, Mom, and the Witch
Posted on February 4, 2015 by bethanymwallace
Today’s post is written by Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, one of my writing mentors and former professors. Every time Dr. Murphy contributes to this blog and sends me a post, I cannot wait to read it. I know I’ll enjoy the story–and I know…
Category: gratitudeTags: Arkansas, candy, childhood, children, daughters, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, essay, family, February, grateful, growing up, Liz, love, love story, memories, mom, motherhood, parenting, sisters, stories, Teresa Burns Murphy, thankful, Valentine's Day, witch
Embodying the spirit of giving
Posted on December 18, 2014 by bethanymwallace
*Today’s post is written by contributor Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, one of my former professors. Dr. Murphy is a fabulous writer; I’m thankful that she regularly contributes to my blog and still takes the time to mentor me as a writer, demonstrating to me…
Category: gratitudeTags: Batesville Arkansas, Christmas, Christmas shopping, Christmas spirit, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, family, generosity, grateful, gratitude, heroism, kindness, love, Neiman Marcus, random acts of kindness, scoliosis, spirit of giving, Teresa Burns Murphy, thankful, Twinkie, wedding, wedding cake, wedding planner
What I learned from my parents
Posted on March 5, 2014 by bethanymwallace
This piece was written by my former professor, who I like to consider one of my writing mentors, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, as a tribute to her parents. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this month. Happy anniversary to a couple who obviously…
Category: gratitudeTags: 60th anniversary, adamas, anniversary, Arkansas, Bible, books of the Bible, brother, children, commitment, dad, daughter, diamonds, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, father, grateful, gratitude, Greek, lessons learned, Long Beach, love, Lyon College, memories, mother, nursery, Old Testament, parenting, school bus, sister, success, Sunday School, teacher, teaching, Teresa Burns Murphy, thankful, wedding, wedding anniversary
Oh brother!
Posted on October 7, 2013 by bethanymwallace
*I’m so thankful for Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy for sharing this piece!* With our book satchels on our arms, my sister Liz and I tumbled out of our dad’s Ford Galaxie 500. We crunched across the winter grass and bounded up the concrete steps…
Category: gratitudeTags: adjusting to new baby, babies, big sister, bringing home baby, brother, childhood, children, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, family, friendship, gratitude, life story, little brother, siblings, sister, thankful
Staying true to his altruistic roots
Posted on May 7, 2013 by bethanymwallace
*Special thanks to Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy for writing today’s post in celebration of National Teacher Day.* May 7th is National Teacher Day. Since 1985, each Tuesday of the first full week of May has been a nationally recognized day to honor teachers. According…
Category: gratitudeTags: acceptance, altruism, Arkansas, autism, Batesville Public Schools, Camp Freedom, Camp Woodhaven, Camp Wyldewood, children with special needs, Conway, Conway Human Development Center, Dan Murphy, developmental disabilities, developmental psychology, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, education, Fairfax County Public Schools, grateful, gratitude, Hendrix College, Lunch Bunch, mental disabilities, National Teacher Day, public schools, recycling, special education, special needs, Special Olympics, students, teacher, teacher appreciation day, teachers, Virginia
Counting on Counting Bob
Posted on November 3, 2012 by bethanymwallace
*Thank you, Teresa Burns Murphy, for stepping in as today’s guest contributor. Check out Teresa’s website for information on her novel.* My dad has a reputation for being good with numbers. This is one of the reasons he has been the official attendance taker…
Category: gratitudeTags: children, church, counting, counting bob, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, father, grateful, gratitude, math, parenting, siblings, sisters, Sunday School, Teresa Burns Murphy
Happy early birthday, Margaret!
Posted on October 16, 2012 by bethanymwallace
*Special thanks to my beloved former professor and friend, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, for writing today’s post in honor of her Margaret.* 16 October 2012 Dear Bethany, Eighteen years ago I was where you are now – expecting a baby girl. My daughter, Margaret,…
Category: gratitudeTags: babies, birth, birthday, childbirth, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, grateful, gratitude, Margaret, mother, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, what to expect when you're expecting
The unexpected storm
Posted on July 3, 2012 by bethanymwallace
The unexpected storm *Special thanks to Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy for serving as today’s guest contributor to Your Daily Dose of Gratitude. For more from Teresa, check out her website. On Friday evening, June 29th, my husband and I were expecting a thunderstorm to…
Cool Hand Liz
Posted on March 24, 2012 by bethanymwallace
*Today’s blog is written by my friend, former professor, and talented author, Dr. Teresa Murphy, for her sister Liz. Happy birthday, Liz!* Today is my sister’s birthday. I won’t say how old Liz is, but she’s two years older than I am. Consequently, just…
Category: gratitude, photographyTags: big sister, birthday, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, family, gratitude, life lessons, love, sisters
Beyond Lucky
Posted on February 19, 2012 by bethanymwallace
Special thanks to Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, my former professor and fabulous author, for agreeing to write for the Daily Dose of Gratitude blog. Beyond Lucky My maternal grandmother’s name was Emma. She could shine a sunbeam through my gloomiest thought, sprinkle a soft…
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