Something amazing has happened as I’ve pursued my #OneMonthGoals of using my gym membership at least three times a week for 30-35 minutes each: I finally understand the value of self care! I’ve been reading about it and asking others about their self care goals, but very rarely giving my own serious consideration. And toContinue reading “#OneMonthGoals: Self Care”
Who I Am
I am not who you say I am I am not who she thinks I am I am not my mother I am me I set my boundaries I define my character I own my mistakes I decide who I am to be I thank you for coming alongside & supporting me.
One Man’s Journey to Extend Humanity at the Border: Another Man’s Prayer Answered
By Melody McAllister & Ryan Murphy In early July, Ryan Murphy (known in his circle as Murphy), husband of Kelly, and father of three, put a Facebook shoutout for anyone who wanted to accompany him to the McAllen border for a missions trip to be of service for the migrants being detained there. All summerContinue reading “One Man’s Journey to Extend Humanity at the Border: Another Man’s Prayer Answered”
#OneMonthGoal
I’m so excited!! Tonight I did something I’ve been thinking and talking about for months! I finally used our gym membership for more than just sitting in the hot tub while my kids swam and for tanning. My goal this month is to use my gym membership for three 35- minute sessions a week. So,Continue reading “#OneMonthGoal”
Teaching Our Littles About Racism & Intolerance
It’s probably the fear of late fees that usually keeps me from our public library, but lately I realized I needed reinforcement. If our president continues to tweet racist remarks, (yes telling people to go back where they came from is racist) then it’s my responsibility to teach my kids something extremely different. It alwaysContinue reading “Teaching Our Littles About Racism & Intolerance”
Give Me Your Song
I made the mistake of trying to play the wrong melody. For weeks I’ve tried to write but the words just clash with the message I want to share. The tunes have all been forced, alien, abrasive…. This morning I listened to my favorite pastor, Bryan Jarrett, give a message filled with grace. He usedContinue reading “Give Me Your Song”
Safe Spaces Aren’t for Snowflakes
When we care enough to see past our assumptions, and our minds grow too large to house the dangerous misconceptions about others, we will naturally want to form that safe space for our kids.
Minding My Mind
Let’s have a mission to embrace our strengths and help others to see their own when they’ve been beat down. Some people think our future is nothing to look forward to, but when I see life through my children’s eyes, I can’t wait to see what comes next!
The Heart of a Teacher
Listening to Rod Stuart’s Forever Young today on the radio gave me all the feels. It’s an old song, but it’s lyrics and the season of graduation, remind me of how I feel for all of the young people who have laughed, sat, cried, sang, and enjoyed the classroom experience with me at some point theseContinue reading “The Heart of a Teacher”
Clinging to God in the Transitions
Transitions are awkward times as there seem to be arrows pointing down any and every direction while the mind continuously wonders if going back would be the best path, even while knowing it isn’t possible. There’s an amount of fear going into the unknown. I am blessed to have my faith to lean on and do not know how others would do it any other way.
He Gave Me A Melody 