My belly hurts. And it has been for 32 hours on. the. dot. Not cool, gastrointestinal system, not cool. Last night as I waited for Kevin to come down from class it was really random to see a van pull up beside me and realize it was my other mom. (“Mother-in-law” technically, but that seems […]
The One with the Proof of Adulthood
The Top Ten ways I’ve realized I’m a grown up. 1) Almost all of my friends were married within months of our wedding. 2) We have to buy our own TOILET PAPER. 3) Ninety Percent of the mail is filled with bills. 4) I would rather sit at home and spend a quiet evening […]
The One with Watoto
Spending an hour in worship with beautiful African children whose love of Jesus shines from every inch of their being is such an incredibly moving experience. The Watoto African Children’s Choir came to our church on Friday evening for a concert, and managed to blessed our hearts, move us in the depths of our spirits, and […]
The One with the Miracle of Mercy Land
It’s hard to know where to begin when it comes to River Jordan’s novel, The Miracle of Mercy Land. There is so much emotion, so much suspense, so much frustration, so much beauty, so much triumph. This book tells the story of the young woman named Mercy Land who was born and raised on […]
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The One with My Baking
In case you didn’t know this already, I love to bake and cook and create in the kitchen. My love of baking stems back to my toddler days when I would spend hours with Mrs. S, our pastor’s wife. At that time, my mom was struggling with debilitating migraines, and Mrs. S stepped in to take […]
The One with Too Much Stuff
I’m blessed. Or a bit materialistic. Or both. This past week, I have spent hours going room by room, drawer by drawer, closet by closet in an effort to rid ourselves of the stuff that has built up over the months. Currently, I am overwhelmed by the pile of bags and boxes that sits by my […]
On Seeking Perfection
I am Melanie, and I am letting go of perfection. This is a scary thing for two reasons. 1) I am a seeker of perfection and have often driven myself crazy as I strive. 2) Doesn’t Jesus call us to be perfect just as He is perfect? Yes, he does, but he doesn’t call us […]
The One with the Huge Savings!
Now that you know I’m a penny pincher, you might have guessed I’m not a big fan of shopping. I love grocery shopping–I really do!–but I’ve never been anything close to the typical female shopaholic. When I do feel like shopping, I love going it alone–with my goal in mind and no reason to feel […]
The One with the Window Shopping
I’m a window shopper. I enjoy going into a mall or a department store or even a furniture store and just looking. I can try on outfits, imagine that new couch in my living room, or become emotionally attached to the latest food processor, but when it comes time to check out, I can walk […]