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Melissa | June 23, 2010
Jamie, from See Jamie Blog, is so wonderful to be hosting a series of adoption stories on her blog. She has blessed us to be able to share our personal story involving the adoption of our daughter Gabriella from China. She has posted our story today, so if you are interested head on over there [...]
Melissa | May 13, 2010
I’m certain both of my parents were born with “green thumbs” and a serious love of God’s creation around them. Each home that they’ve ever lived in has been graced by the touch of their green thumbs and their love of nature. The house they live in now, however, has been blessed the most I [...]
Melissa | December 29, 2009
As I was sitting for a few moments mesmerized by watching the birds at the feeders, thoughts were racing through my mind. I intently watched as the birds flocked energetically to eat up the rich nutrients offered in the seed and suet. They are so hungry this time of year, you can tell in the [...]
Melissa | September 3, 2009
This is my Daddy and me.
This photo is from this past weekend. We were on one of our many nature adventures to one of our favorite local parks (can you see the flowing creek in the background?). My sweet hubby was with us this time to take the photo. My Daddy and I share more than [...]
Melissa | January 27, 2009
(my cat’s thoughts for today)
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This morning, I was sitting at my owner’s bedroom glass door observing the new fallen and cold winter snow that the poor outsiders have to endure. Suddenly out of the corner of my eye I noticed a small gray bird only a short distance from me. Despite the fact that my owner keeps [...]
Melissa | April 10, 2008
…well, most of the time. Those of you who have or have had children in the tweens stage, have you noticed that all of a sudden around the age of 11 they get quite witty with their remarks, and are at times right down funny?! Yes, along with the increased attitude, thank goodness the Lord gives [...]
