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My husband, Kyle, and I married in 2007. I am from southern Indiana (Jasper) and he is from Norfolk Nebraska. The Lord has blessed us with the most amazing little boys, Kade Patrick (2 yrs), and our newest addition born in November, Alston James. We also have a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback named Zuri. And then we will always love and remember our daughter whom we lost at 35 weeks of pregnancy, Cora Capri. We also have 4 other babies in heaven that we lost to miscarriage as well.
I love all things creative. I love to spend my time making and designing things. I love to paint, design jewelry, blogging and writing, reading, listening to music, landscaping, and interior decorating. There never seems to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything on my to-do list.
I am a working mother who has an unwavering desire to maintain my personal relationships and commitments to my women’s study groups, spend time with my family and friends, and be in the Word. This is my journey to follow hard after God, one step at a time, and to be real about it. My journey has had its share of ups and downs. I care not to ever visit the darkest of those days and yet one of the most amazing days in my entire life brought me more joy that all the joys combined. Nothing can describe hearing the cry of your newborn child unless you have been there. And before that precious moment there was very dark day in the summer of 2009 that I became paralyzed and lost. The life I was planning changed right in front of my eyes. My heart still beats fast when I think about it. I found a new meaning in life at that very moment. A rebirth into the person I was supposed to be and what I was supposed to do. That day on June, 23 2009, my life was forever changed and I will never be the same again. The blessings and joys have taught me to really appreciate the good things in life and to never take them for granted. The sorrows and sadness taught me empathy, a dependence on God and my faith, patience, and love. There were so many people who loved me during those difficult and dark times. I know now, didn’t realize it at the time, but all of those people were answered prayers. Everything they did and said helped me to get through each day. When I could not get out of bed, months after losing my daughter, there were those friends and family that came and sat with me, called me, cooked meals, and sent cards and flowers. They showed me LOVE. Love was not always words. These people came by my side not knowing what to do or say, and they loved me enough to sit with me. They didn’t have to say anything. I didn’t expect them too. Just their presence helped me to not feel so alone.
We were never meant to do life without God. The moment we try it may feel like we don’t need him anymore. And then it isn’t long until we are back in His arms praying for His grace and mercy. My husband and I love serving a Savior who is also well acquainted with sorrow. I love to surround myself with people who follow Jesus Christ. I seek to be in a loving, life-giving community where we as believers seek to lift each other up as we strive to serve our Lord better and more deeply.
I decided to write this blog because it's outlet and form of therapy to make sense of everything that life throws at me.....good or bad. I hope to connect with others that love God the way that I do and can share of their experiences. I am not a writer, trust me. But Cora inspires me to do this. She will always be the inspiration behind anything good that comes from my writing. It's about telling my story so others can find hope in there difficulties and trials.
Just so you know……I post when I feel inspired, which is either often or not at all. Please check back from time to time to see if I’ve had anything to share since you last visited. If anything that I share moves you to share, then please comment. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Through Him,
Melanie
