by Melinda | Jan 21, 2014 | About Me, Listen and Learn, Living the God Life, Mimmie's Heart, Travel, Trust, Uncategorized
You know those merry-go-rounds that used to be on playgrounds? The kind where you would run as fast as you could to push it and get it going, then jump onto the spinning contraption and hang on for dear life? That’s what my life has been feeling like,...
by Melinda | Jan 1, 2014 | Eyes Wide Open, God in the Everyday, Lover of My Soul, Thankfulness, Travel, Uncategorized, Working Out Faith
This first morning of 2014, I woke up after a good night’s sleep (which, incidentally, started at 10:30pm). I fed the dog, got a cup of coffee, and sat down with my One Year Chronological Bible. In all honesty, I started it last year, but didn’t...
by Melinda | Nov 16, 2013 | Living Low, Living the God Life, Relationship, Texas, Thankfulness, The Glory of Friends, Travel, Uncategorized
Today’s our last day. We’re packing up in a bit, and starting our trek back to DFW. I know I wrote about friends at the beginning of this trip, but it’s always at the end of a trip that I have fresh appreciation for my traveling companions,...
by Melinda | Nov 16, 2013 | Texas, Travel
I’m very proud to be a Texan. That comes as a surprise to exactly no one, I’m sure, as I’m pretty vocal about it. But sometimes reminders of why I’m so proud come rolling in and bowl me right on over. We left Austin early yesterday...
by Melinda | Nov 16, 2013 | Living Low, Texas, Thankfulness, Travel
I’ve noticed something since we’ve been in Austin. It started with the staff here at the St. Cecelia, and, at first, I thought it was just exceptional customer service. But, in addition to that, the people working here seem to love what...
by Melinda | Nov 16, 2013 | God in the Everyday, Lover of My Soul, Texas, Thankfulness, Travel
Greetings from Austin! Lynne and I had a spectacular day, yesterday, in perfect weather, and landed for the night in a perfect place. This boutique hotel, tucked away, under ancient live oaks, was once an 1800’s Victorian home. Now it is an upscale nod to...
