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Posted on April 26, 2015
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Today’s post is the first in what I hope to be a series of post by friends and guest contibutors on the topic of Mother’s Day and all things related. Big thanks to my guest writer today, blogger and former Arkansan Kambri Davidson, who… Continue Reading “Being a mom: it’s hard, y’all”
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Category: gratitudeTags: addiction, alcoholism, anger, blogging, children, church, decision making, domestic violence, drug, forgiveness, God, grateful, gratitude, Jesus, Kambri Davidson, Katchup with Kambri, love, mama, marriage, mom, mother, Mother's Day, motherhood, obstacles, overdosing, parenting, prayer, resentment, sister, thankful, writing
Posted on November 10, 2014
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*The following essay was written by one of my students, Samantha Jones, in English Composition I about a place of significance. While this essay is not in letter format, it does pay homage to the memories of her childhood and her sister. For that… Continue Reading “The Ravine”
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Category: gratitudeTags: Arkansas, car accident, childhood, childhood memories, children, death, family, grateful, gratitude, grief, growing up, happy memories, life, loss, memories, mud pies, pine, pine trees, ravine, remembering, siblings, sister, sisterhood, thankful
Posted on March 5, 2014
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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… Continue Reading “What I learned from my parents”
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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
Posted on December 19, 2013
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Today’s post is by one of my students, Derek Chandler, who wrote this essay in response to the question, “What are three gifts you have received in 2013, and why are they significant to you?” I will really miss having Derek on campus! This… Continue Reading “The gift of family”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 2013, 2013 gift list, acts of kindness, Arkansas, brother, Christmas, dad, encouragement, family, father, grateful, gratitude, job hunt, like a rock, losing a job, love, mom, mother, moving, out of work, relocation, sister, support, thankful, unemployment
Posted on November 30, 2013
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*It’s the last day of the Dear Gratitude project! My friend and soul sister, Amie Seaton, is today’s guest writer.* Dear Erin, I just got in from spending time with you today. I have so much fun with you these days. We didn’t even… Continue Reading “Day 30: Dear Erin”
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Category: gratitudeTags: accepting Christ, baking, baptism, Barbie, blessings, bond, Christianity, cookies, Dear Gratitude project, encouragement, family, God, grateful, gratitude, half-sister, hitting bottom, Jesus, love, memories, salvation, siblings, sister, spirituality, thankful, unconditional love
Posted on November 15, 2013
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*Thanks to my friend Samantha Hogan for sharing her letter to her sister, Serena, on Day 15 of the Dear Gratitude project. Her letter reminds me to share my gratitude with the people I love TODAY.* To my sister Serena: I know I should… Continue Reading “Day 15: Dear Serena”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 2013 gratitude project, basketball, birthday, cheerleading, childhood, Christmas, Dear Gratitude project, death, family, God, grateful, gratitude, grief, heaven, high school, Jesus, life, loss, marriage, memories, siblings, sister, thank you, thankful, thanksgiving, wedding
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 October 7, 2013
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*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… Continue Reading “Oh brother!”
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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
My stepsister Sarah lived with us from the time I was in first grade until the end of fifth grade. My three sisters and I loved having one more girl around. That’s not to say we didn’t have our typical childhood squabbles. But for… Continue Reading “Touchstone people”
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Category: gratitudeTags: bond, family, friends, grateful, growing up, keeping in touch, Phoopla photography, Sarah, sister, sisters, touchstone
