I am a woman, writer, athlete, mom, wife, christian, questioner. I have been labeled a passionate, crazy, risk taker. Sometimes I like the labels; often they make me claustrophobic. I am one person trying to leave this world a better place by living intentionally. Thanks for visiting. I am humbled you have taken time to read my words. I welcome all feedback. Below are some quotes I love.
The thing about light is that it really isn’t yours; it’s what you gather and shine back. And it gets more power from reflectiveness; if you sit and take it in, it fills your cup, and then you can give it off yourself. Anne Lamott
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin to Pooh
May God give you the grace to never sell yourself short, the grace to risk something big for something good, and the grace to know the world is now too dangerous for anything but the truth and too small for anything but love. Rev. William Sloane Coffin, Jr
notyourpreacherswife 
Posted by Inez Ribustello on May 17, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Love reading your words
Posted by 40countdown on September 2, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Hey — miss reading your post! Please keep writing.
Posted by Tricia on June 5, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Melanie, I was messing around with my own blog and found yours. I love the title!! I love how our lives have intersected and hope there is more to come.
Posted by ashley on July 5, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Melanie! I love your blog! Esp “But My Friends Like Me.” I love your sports idea and it makes perfect sense to me. I think you could and SHOULD definitely pursue it….Miss you…
Posted by notyourpreacherswife on July 5, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Thanks for reading. I miss you! How the hell is life. When are you coming to visit?
Posted by Christine on January 17, 2016 at 11:30 pm
When I have the need to read wise words and yearn to let out a big laugh, I think about you and this wonderful blog. You are so talented and I don’t know how you find the time to write but I am so grateful. I also hear the words in your voice which make it even more special. Keep writing sister.