Author: Melissa

The Truth Before Our Eyes

Having children was always part of my life’s plan, my original number starting at twelve. By the time I got married God, in His mercy, had whittled that number down considerably. With assumed control of my life, I got pregnant right on schedule. What I hadn’t scheduled was being sick all day, every day. They […]
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The Truth Before Our Eyes

Having children was always part of my life’s plan, my original number starting at twelve. By the time I got married God, in His mercy, had whittled that number down considerably. With assumed control of my life, I got pregnant right on schedule. What I hadn’t scheduled was being sick all day, every day. They […]
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The Celebration I Almost Missed

 “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth,before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say,“I have no pleasure in them”’ Ecclesiastes 12:1 I jumped back into the car, panic nipping at my heels. There was barely enough time to change out of my recital dress and […]
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The Celebration I Almost Missed

 “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth,before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say,“I have no pleasure in them”’ Ecclesiastes 12:1 I jumped back into the car, panic nipping at my heels. There was barely enough time to change out of my recital dress and […]
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Thank You, Mrs. Gale

We crossed the road from Rawsonville Elementary to Nelson’s IGA, bouncing and twirling—happy to be out of school. It was a perfect fall day, and as we walked home, report cards in hand, my brother Billy grabbed and opened my card. Turning around, he exclaimed, “Wow! My sister got straight As!” Taking the card away […]
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