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Happy anniversary to my best friend, MeLissa Horseman, and the love of her life, Shawn. I’m grateful I was able to be there with them 16 years ago to celebrate their wedding. My husband and I celebrate our Sweet 16 this July. Marriage is… Continue Reading “Sweet 16”
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Posted on December 18, 2014
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*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… Continue Reading “Embodying the spirit of giving”
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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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Posted on February 8, 2014
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Today’s guest contributor is my childhood friend, Leslie Ferguson Thomas, who is on a fearless journey to become who she wants to be. Be sure to check out Leslie’s blog! My husband always refers to us as two puzzle pieces, and when we met,… Continue Reading “Thankful for everyday love”
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Posted on February 5, 2014
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Special thanks to my former professor and friend, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, for sharing this beautiful piece on gratitude, friendship, and love with us today. At the beginning of 2014, Bethany wrote a beautiful essay identifying still as her word for the new year.… Continue Reading “Second chance love”
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Posted on November 27, 2013
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*Thank you, Cecilia Baker, for sharing your love story with us on Day 27 of the Dear Gratitude project.* I wish I could thank the lady who decided to do her laundry one Friday night. She was my fairy godmother. She appeared one night,… Continue Reading “Day 27: Dear heaven-sent lady”
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Posted on November 24, 2013
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*Day 24 in the Dear Gratitude project is written by my friend and former fellow board member, Latresha Woodruff. I’m thankful Latresha was willing to fill in for another writer and still submit today’s post for the project, too.* RICCO I want you to… Continue Reading “Day 24: Dear Ricco”
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Posted on November 21, 2013
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*Thanks to my friend Brandon Davidson for serving as the guest writer for Day 21 of the Dear Gratitude project. His post is guaranteed to make you laugh. It will probably cause you to pause and give thanks for all the people and circumstances… Continue Reading “Day 21: A look back”
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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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Posted on February 18, 2013
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*Big thanks to Betty Gail Jones for sharing her parents’ true love story with us today on Day 18 of our 28 days of love project. She’s living out her own true love story today with her husband, Mickey, and their love is inspirational… Continue Reading “Day 18–True love”
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