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Posted on September 11, 2018
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Today’s guest contributor is one of my English Composition I students, Ryan Clack. He’s graciously given me permission to share his first essay of the fall semester with all of you. I was inspired and touched by his essay; I’m sure you will be,… Continue Reading “Gratitude through adversity”
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Category: gratitudeTags: adversity, baseball, beautiful, cancer, character, depression, English Composition, essay, experience, family, gratitude, growing up, hospice, inspiration, life lessons, Lyon College, maturity, mom, parents, Ryan Clack, strength
Posted on December 23, 2014
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Today’s post is an essay by one of my English Composition I students, Hannah Shell. Hannah is a true ray of sunshine. After spending a semester observing her in class and getting to know her through her writing, I completely understand why her parents… Continue Reading “Gift list”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 16th birthday, anonymous gift, Batesville High School, blessings, Christmas, Christmas morning, Colton's Steakhouse, cross country, daughters, English Comp, essay, family, free gift, gift list, gifts, grateful, gratitude, Hannah Shell, hot chocolate, iPhone, new car, parents, Pontiac G6, presents, random acts of kindness, running, smile, surprise, thankful, writing
Posted on December 20, 2013
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Today’s post is written by my student, Jordan Fryman, who wrote this essay in response to the question, “What are three gifts you’ve received in 2013, and why are they significant to you?” Growing up I have received several gifts, both tangible and intangible,… Continue Reading “The gifts that make a difference”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 2013 gift list, Breakfast At Tiffany's, children, Christmas, college, community college, Dodge, education, finances, Ford, gift list, graduation, grateful, gratitude, growing up, job, maturing, parenting, parents, responsibility, saving money, scholarship, student, summer job, thankful, truck, trust, trustworthy, tuition, UACCB, university, work
Posted on November 20, 2013
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*Today, we have the pleasure of reading a post from fellow blogger Mark Luker. Be sure to check out Mark’s blog!* Grandma, This is a letter I should have sent you a long, long, time ago, and even though you can no longer remember… Continue Reading “Day 20: Dear Grandma”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 2013 gratitude project, care, children, church, Dear Gratitude project, discipline, family, God, God provides, grandma, grandparents, grateful, gratitude, letter, love, Mark Luker, memories, parenting, parents, plantingpotatoes, raising grandchildren, sacrificial love, serving God, thank you, thankful, Tom Sawyer
Posted on November 16, 2013
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*Thanks to my friend Latresha Woodruff for serving as the guest writer for Day 16 of the Dear Gratitude project. This is a letter Latresha wrote to her mom on Valentine’s Day.* Mom, I thought this Valentine’s Day I wouldn’t use a card to… Continue Reading “Day 16: Dear Mom”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 2013 gratitude project, character, children, church, daughter, Dear Gratitude project, family, God, grateful, gratitude, Latresha Woodruff, letter, mom, mother, parents, perseverance, thank you, thankful, thanks, thanksgiving, Valentine's Day
Posted on November 9, 2013
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*Thanks to Mary Agrusa, a fellow blogger, for writing the entry for Day 9 of the Dear Gratitude project!* I’m honored to contribute to Bethany’s blog this month. I dedicate this post to my sister. Dear Pate, As one of the two remaining members… Continue Reading “Day 9: Dear Pate”
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Category: gratitudeTags: acceptance, children, D.C., Dear Gratitude project, death, family, getting along, grateful, gratitude, gratitude project, letters, life changes, love, Mary Agrusa, opposites attract, overcoming differences, parents, siblings, sister, sisters, thankful, thanksgiving
Posted on November 8, 2013
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*Today’s post is a three-in-one: three first-time guest writers, who happen to be children and siblings, share their gratitude in these inspiring, unedited posts. These kids are amazing, and so are their parents, Jessica Cline-Beaver and Luke Beaver, who I had the privilege of… Continue Reading “Day 8: The Beaver Kids Give Thanks”
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Category: gratitudeTags: American Girl doll, babies, baseball, Beaver family, children, Dear Gratitude project, family, grateful, gratitude, home school, kids, November gratitude project, parents, school, siblings, sports, thankful, themakingofmom.blogspot.com
Posted on November 6, 2013
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*I’m excited to post the second entry by a child this month written by Alexander Tenace. It warms my heart to read words of gratitude written by someone so young. Thanks to his mom and dad, Isabelle and Edward, for allowing him to participate… Continue Reading “Day 6: Dear wonderful life”
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Category: gratitudeTags: Baltimore Ravens, blessings, camera, child, children, Dear Gratitude project, family, football, friends, friendship, giving thanks, gratitude, gratitude project, Joe Flacco, Leappad, parents, thankful, thanksgiving
