by Melinda | Dec 4, 2014 | Christmas, Hope, It's Not About Me, Life on the Rock, Living Low, Reaching Out
For several years, my Uncle Lewis gave us a Snow Village house for Christmas. Over time, we had quite the little community, with a couple of houses, a church, a barn and silo, a pet shop, a courthouse, and a one-room school, along with little people, animals,...
by Melinda | Nov 4, 2014 | Eyes Wide Open, God in the Everyday, Life on the Rock, Thankfulness
I’ve been a little sad about the lack of fall color in my neck of the woods this year. Last year was spectacular, but this year just hasn’t packed much of a punch. So I was surprised when I walked out this morning and this was my view out the...
by Melinda | Aug 26, 2014 | All in the Family, Hope, Legacy, Life on the Rock, Lover of My Soul, Thankfulness, Uncategorized
We went to see my 87-year-old Aunt Mary Ellen yesterday. She’s my dad’s last living sibling and only sister, and, suffering from the effects of congestive heart failure and pneumonia, she’s had a very rough go of it the last few weeks. Mary...
by Melinda | Jun 22, 2014 | His Words, Life on the Rock, Rest, Uncategorized
Every Sunday around here is for His Words instead of mine. If life is just too heavy, right now, and it all seems too much, read on. Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you...
by Melinda | Jun 20, 2014 | Eyes Wide Open, Free Indeed, Get Real, It's Not About Me, Legacy, Life on the Rock, Listen and Learn, Living Low, Living the God Life
In Kevin’s line of work, I’ve been privileged to attend a number of diverse gatherings over the years. For instance, I’ve been to an award ceremony for the Asian-Indian community, filled with colorful saris, exotic music, and delectable Indian...
by Melinda | Jun 17, 2014 | About Me, All Together Now, Eyes Wide Open, Life on the Rock, The Glory of Friends, Travel, Uncategorized
Good morning! How’s every little thing? Good I hope…GREAT, even. It’s nice to be back home. It’s been quite the whirlwind of activity since I bid you all adieu a couple of weeks ago. Crazy fun activity, but busy, nonetheless. I was...