by Melinda | Mar 4, 2014 | Life on the Rock, Marriage, My Man, Thankfulness, Trust
You know what I’ve noticed lately? Kevin and I are in a sweet spot. In the ebbs and flows of marriage, we happen to be flowing right now, and I love it. Things aren’t always wine and roses in our relationship. Just like any other, we go through...
by Melinda | Feb 23, 2014 | Marriage, My Man, Thankfulness, The Glory of Friends, Travel
What is it about old friends? There is an extraordinary comfort found in the presence of those with whom you’ve walked a significant portion of life’s road, who’ve cheered you on when you reach the desired destinations, and offered strength...
by Melinda | Feb 17, 2014 | All in the Family, All Together Now, Love Free, Marriage
Last Valentine’s Day, I received news of a trip to Europe, over a candlelit meal. This year, I’ll be at a funeral home viewing. Not exactly the Valentine’s celebration of my dreams. But you know what? Valentine’s Day is a celebration of...
by Melinda | Dec 20, 2013 | Christmas, Marriage, My Man, Thankfulness
I’m sitting here in the light of the Christmas tree, thinking about how much I’ll miss writing here in the mornings, when it’s time to take it down. I really don’t tire of the tree. I do tire of all the rest of it, after a while, but the...
by Melinda | Oct 23, 2013 | Home on the Range, Living the God Life, Marriage, Thankfulness, Travel
It’s early here in Rome. You may not even have gone to bed yet, if you’re reading state-side, but here the sun is just beginning to rise on our travel day. Traveling away from this magical place, and home to reality. We spent our last day returning...
by Melinda | Oct 21, 2013 | He's Bigger than Me, Health, In the Eye of the Beholder, Marriage, My Man, Thankfulness, Travel, Uncategorized
Yesterday, I woke up after only about an hour’s sleep with what, by all appearances, seems to be a sinus infection. The night before, we walked into our hotel and I immediately pulled up my pants legs to reveal a big, angry rash all over them. They were...
