...thinking out loud.
Hello, I'm Melody!
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So many of you have written to say the most welcome words a person will ever hear, and that’s this: ME TOO! Thank you for reminding me that I am not…
Read MoreI’ve been mad at God for a long time. I’m not even sure when it started, but it’s been at least 10 years. I loved Jesus with all my heart…
Read MoreI recently heard a song called Good, Good Father by Housefires. If you’re not familiar with it, here’s a link: Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories Of what they think You’re like.…
Read MoreI don’t have any words that are remotely adequate. I’m so grieved for every part of what happened Wednesday night. I can’t even imagine the depth of grief that the…
Read MoreIn the last two weeks I’ve had the privilege of attending two weddings of two precious family friend brides. In fact, since October of 2012, five of our community’s kids…
Read MoreThis time last year, we were four days out from Anna and Brad’s wedding, which took place here at the house. It was beautiful and magical and so much fun…
Read MoreI’ve never been a fan of reality TV. I don’t watch the Kardashians, or the Bachelor, or Duck Dynasty. I did watch Honey Boo Boo a few times, but it…
Read MoreReally, this is what happened. I was on a roll and felt like I’d written some decent things. Everyone tells you writing is hard work, and this is true, but…
Read MoreOn August 5, 1989 I became a mother to Anna Esther Reid. Two weeks early, she arrived the day after I stopped working, knowing that I’d have at least two…
Read MoreEverybody thinks I’m an Extrovert because I’m pretty loud and energetic and sort of funny. I talk a lot and have opinions about everything. You don’t even have to ask…
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