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Life As They See It

Life As They See It

by | Nov 30, 2021 | Guest, One Blessed Momma

Panic!

I woke up this morning and realized I was supposed to have scheduled a guest blogger for this week. I really dropped the ball! Thankfully, my sweet boys offered to be guest “bloggers” for this month. I couldn’t be more proud of or thankful for them!

Cole is my second born and second son. He has the sweetest heart of any human I know. He is generous, kind and tender-hearted. This boy is very self motivated and an extreme perfectionist when it comes to himself. One of his many talents is the gift of perception. He can tell when others are having a rough day and innately knows whether he should speak some sweet truth or simply sit quietly and hold your hand. I have seen him, on more than one occasion, go up to a complete stranger who looked down and say, “It’s a good day, isn’t it!”

He takes such good care of his 3 little sisters and always has a kind word for everyone he encounters. Cole melts my heart with his sugar coated hugs and syrupy conversation. This eight year old is really something special!

That brings me to my oldest son. My first born child. I had Orren at the age of 20 and I always say we grew up together.

Since he was born he has always been an “old soul”. I joke that he is an old man trapped in a young child’s body. Orren has a great capacity for conversation, in other words-he is a yacker! But in a very enjoyable and interesting way.

He is the most responsible 9 year old I have ever met! For example, recently, our bull put a hole in the fence and all of our cows were walking through it and out to the county road. My 2 youngest were sick and I really needed to be inside with them. Trevor was at work and I was feeling very overwhelmed! My boy could tell I was at the end of my rope and, like a little man, stands up and says, “Mom, don’t worry. I will take care of the cows.” Without blinking an eye he goes outside, catches and saddles a horse and proceeds to round up 60 head of cows and move them across 3 pastures completely alone! Now tell me, how many 9 year olds can do that?

My kids mean the word to me as I am sure is fairly obvious! God has blessed me far more than I deserve with these 5 amazing little people I get to call mine. I can only pray that the good Lord gives me the wisdom to be the momma they deserve.

Without further ado, here are Orren Maverick and Cole Sawyer’s blog posts.

Cole

Hi, my name is Cole. I am 8 years old. I want to tell you a little about my life. Me and my mom are the first ones up in the mornings. When I get up I get my baby sister, Elgin, and take her to Mom and then I snuggle with Mom.
When it is time, we get up and make lunches for everyone. After that, we wake everyone else up and take off for school!

First, we have to drop Rosie and Elgin off at Grandma’s house and then we go to school.

When school is over we go home and unpack and eat a snack. We do chores, eat supper and go to bed. The next day we do homeschool.

One thing I have learned from Mom and Dad is to be kind always.

Orren

I live on a ranch. It’s fun but it’s work, too. Hi, my name is Orren and I am nine years old.

I have four siblings and I am the oldest-that’s also work but is really fun.

I really love to ride horses fast. My horse’s name is, King. He’s really fast!

But with all the fun and work this life is I have also learned a lesson. That lesson is to never give up. It’s really important whether you live on a ranch or not.

In the Bible, Luke 1:37, it says nothing shall be impossible with God. That is true . Nothing is impossible with HIM. The ranch life will teach you that quicker than a lot of things.

My great parents make it a lot easier to live this awesome life. So does my horse. I love my life-work and all!

In the summer we take our cows to graze on a mountain permit. You never know if it’s gonna be real nasty weather but it’s fun even when the weather is bad.

Watching my mom and dad work as hard as they do is inspirational to me. They have both taught me so much!

In conclusion, ranch life is a lot of work but a ton of fun! And remember to never give up!
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Meet Mollie

 

Mollie is a lover of Jesus above all. She loves her husband and family and enjoys gardening, teaching, piano, riding, and farming. She lives in SW Colorado with her husband and five kids.

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Keeping Spiritually Fit during Motherhood

Keeping Spiritually Fit during Motherhood

by | Oct 25, 2021 | Guest, One Blessed Momma

Motherhood is a gift from God, a sacred duty and high calling. What privilege it is to pour love, wisdom and guidance into young lives, and what joy to see them grow in wisdom, stature and favor with God and men! The endless demands and pressures of raising children press us to trust God and grow the fruit of the spirit by waiting, listening, and yielding to His grace and guidance. Only a surrendered heart in the midst of the mundane (and the draining) discovers power from God to thrive and find joy in the journey.
A woman must be vigilant to be found in God’s word, prayer, fellowship and active ministry to others if she does not want the cares of this life to steal her joy and strength.

How?

How is a busy mother to do this? Some women are content to coast on their past devotion, others rely solely on their husband’s leadership, but the spiritually fit woman is diligent to invest in her own relationship with God.

Some days, however, when the baby’s crying begins before my alarm goes off, I shuffle bleary-eyed up the stairs to him wondering how I will ever get the care and nourishment I need. For the woman who loves the Lord, it can be a strange season where she feels tired, lonely, and spiritually dormant. Have you ever felt this way?

Let’s address some challenges to spiritual health during motherhood and explore some solutions:

Studying Scripture:

Sleepless seasons with newborn babies make mindless scrolling through Pinterest or Instagram seem easier than reading the Bible, but caring for infants doesn’t last forever, and your spiritual health requires God’s word IN YOU! It is easy for your knowledge of scripture to grow dull during busy times, but be vigilant, for you need God’s word in your heart to battle the bouts of discouragement, depression, doubt, distractions and deceptions that rise up to rob your strength.

These are some ways to get scripture in your heart:

Listen to audio Bible through the day.

Aim to read a chapter each day. If that doesn’t happen, read one verse. Reading uniquely impacts the mind.

Post scriptures on index cards in your kitchen, or wherever you spend a lot of time.

Meditate on one verse each day.

Don’t worry about not having time to really study and understand everything you read! Hiding God’s word in your heart provides material to process as life goes on, and sometimes mysterious scriptures suddenly come alive through your experiences.
Knowing the word of God equips you to discern what is right and true. When your heart is yielded to God, His word renews your mind and guides you through life. It also gives you something to talk about with God in prayer.
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12

Time in Prayer:

You can (and should!) pray anywhere, anytime, giving thanks, interceding for others, and seeking God in everything you do. However, this does not replace the need for a focused time in the secret place. When a day begins before you do, how can you achieve this? Many of my attempts to carve out quiet time to pray have been interrupted by screaming children. Anyone else break away from a holy moment to yell at their kids? Oops. Me too. If you are pressing into God, these slip-ups are great opportunities to grow.

There are several ways you can make room for prayer:

Get up early before household duties begin, and pray before you do anything else. Or pray at night before you go to bed. Pray in the shower, pray while washing dishes, cleaning, feeding or rocking the baby, or driving the car. If your children are old enough, explain to them the importance of your time alone with God, and teach them to respect it. It will benefit them too!

Helpful Tips

You may find it difficult to focus and know WHAT to pray when you are tired and even disoriented. Here are some things you may find helpful:

Pray out loud (this can keep your mind from wandering, and there is power in confessing with your mouth, not just believing in your heart. You are accountable for your words.) If this feels awkward because you are used to silent prayer, try it anyway! I think it will be worth it.
Declare God’s power and character. (Do a Bible word search starting with “God is…” and you will be amazed and awed by descriptions of our great God.)
Praise and give thanks. This is the will of God, and when you acknowledge God’s past faithfulness and provision, you set yourself up to see God’s present and future victory.
Make requests for yourself and others. Pray for a scripture you read to become a reality in your life. Confess any struggles and sins in exchange for the truth and healing of Christ
Quiet yourself and listen for truth and insight that God wants to share with you concerning your requests.
Finish with praise and declaration of who God is, and choose to pace yourself to the way of God throughout the day.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thesssalonians 4:16-18

Christian Fellowship:

Countless discouraged mothers have expressed how pointless it feels to go to church. Constant stepping out of service to feed or quiet small children and the inability to hold a basic conversation makes mothers feel isolated and defeated. Even close friendships can grow distant through child-bearing years because while hearts may stay kindred, there is little time and opportunity to connect. However, I urge you, continue to go to church! Attend gatherings and meet with friends. You are investing in long term relationships, though the quality may presently be poor. When time is short, choose content wisely. Are your words encouraging and life-giving? Talk about the Lord, give thanks for blessings, and share a lesson God has been teaching you. If you can think of nothing in your busy, tired mind, ask others, “What are you thankful for this week? What is something you are learning about God? What scripture has inspired you?” These questions can make for vibrant and encouraging fellowship, or can open a door to pray for or help each other.

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:24-25

Ministry to Others:

The growth of a family inevitably transfers our time and attention to discipling our children. Truly, the ministry of the home is the most important of all. It is the first touchpoint of the kingdom of God working through your life in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. However, your husband and children are not the only people you can minister to! While your time for other people may be extremely limited right now, some other ways to reach out are by having someone over for tea during your children’s nap time, or sending a quick text, “I’m praying for you today,” “I want to encourage you with this scripture,” or “I appreciate you.” You may not have time to help with someone’s house project, make a meal for a sick family, or disciple a new Christian the way you used to, but being mindful of others throughout your busy day can be a great exercise of selfless blessing and fruitfulness.

“He who waters others will himself be watered.”
Proverbs 11:25

Gift

How have you found strength in God through busy seasons of motherhood? Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father. Motherhood is such a gift, and He wants you to thrive in Him every step of the way!

Meet our Guest Blogger:

Laurel Vargas

Laurel is a wife, mother of four and an entrepreneur. She creates unique, beautiful, nature designed leather jewelry and sells specialty home items on her website. She also just started a hospitality blog, named: At Home. You can find her @laurelicottage and www.laurelicottage.com

Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking

by | Sep 27, 2021 | Guest, One Blessed Momma

Hello There!

This is Grandma Mika here. I am Mollie Cundiff’s grandmother. What a blessing we have in Mollie.

Have you ever read the book The Power of Positive Thinking? I read it probably 60 years ago. It was really  good then and it is just as good today. It teaches something that never goes out of style. Something that will serve you well all of your life if you willl learn to do it.

 

The Bible has several scriptures which encourage “positive thinking” or a positive attitude.

Proverbs 23:7  “For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

How is your heart? Does it get exercised with good thinking? You may think about something all day that you dread or is unpleasant. Then your husband comes home and asks “How was your day, Dear?” And you say, “It was awful…The kids were terrible all day…”

Boy, that isn’t a positive attitude is it? Why; because you have thought that way all day. I believe all behavior is based on our attitude And, maybe the kids’ behavior was a response to your attitude. The Power of Positive Thinking has to do with our attitude, good or bad.

We all have, at times, problems at home, work, or school. What makes the difference in the way we look at them is our attitude. It’s a choice.

Could it really be that we have a choice? YES!

You may know someone, let’s call her June, who is always grumpy, never smiles, and talks short to people. June drags herself around all day, complaining about “how my toe hurts,” maybe, “I’ve got to mop the floor and I know my back is really going to hurt.” And she wants everyone to know about it. Oh yes, June is only 40 years old.

Then you know someone named Doris. She helps the neighbors with their children; prepares food and takes it to the elderly; and works at the hospital three days a week. Doris had a heart attack five years ago. She is a pleasant person and smiles a lot. People love her. Doris is 78 years old.

Have you ever heard a doctor or a nurse say “she would have a better chance if she had a more positive attitude”? We have a scripture that speaks of this kind of thing.

Proverbs 17:22 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”

Specialist on aging now recognize these age categories:

1. Actual age on earth.

2. Physical and biological age. This may not be the same as actual age.

3. Another age has to do with our attitude.

  • How open are we to new ideas, new ways of thinking about things.
  • How flexible are we, not in joints and muscles, but in mind and emotions.
  • How enthusiastic are we about:
  1. Our family
  2. Our home
  3. Our church
  4. The life we lead
  5. The world around us
Enthusiastic people retain their youthful attitude all their lives; while others have lost it by the time they’re 40. We are as young as we think and feel.

Maybe we need thought conditioning.

  • Picture success
  • Never think of yourself as a failure
  • When a negative thought comes into our mind, cancel it with a positive thought.

Proverbs 15:13 “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”

Romans 8:31 “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”

One definition of power is “the ability to act or produce an effect”. We have the power to produce and sustain a negative or positive attitude.

 It is a CHOICE

In our families: One of the best things you can do for your family is to teach them to think positively: “You’re a smart girl. You can pass the test.” or “You can go out there and kick that ball and make your team a success!”

But you can’t walk on water if you don’t get out of the boat.

Think Success!

Grandma Mika

88 years old

Meet Mika

Mika (otherwise known as, Sylvia Holland) is a picture perfect 1950’s housewife. Even at 88 years old she takes immaculate care of her home and family. Her and her husband of 69 years spent most of their life in the great state of Texas where they served in ministry for 60+ years. Recently, they moved to northern New Mexico to be closer to family. Her soft southern drawl and savory southern cooking along with her talents as an artist are some of  the attributes that draw people to her. But her wise insight, that comes only by years of living a christian life, are the true treasures she brings. Her joy and zest for life are contagious to all she encounters and she blesses every soul she touches through her kind smile and warm hugs.

Adding Prayer to Our School Routines

Adding Prayer to Our School Routines

by | Aug 23, 2021 | Guest, One Blessed Momma

We just finished our first week of school—whew! It was a whirlwind of a week but we are well on our way to having that coveted routine that I’ve been missing for the last several weeks. We have a set dinner, breakfast, bedtime, and more to help make our lives run smoother during the school year.
One thing that I added to my daily routine last year, and have continued this year, is praying scripture over my kids. It’s such a simple thing to add to our daily routines and yet, when life gets busy, it’s something that is easy to let slip…or is that just me? But, prayer isn’t something that is just good to do now and then, it is something that God commands us to do!

Daily routine

To keep this as part of the daily school routine last year, I included my kids in the prayers. I found that the school drop off line was one of the easiest places to pray. When we hit the street that my kid’s school was on, we’d begin our prayer time together. Sometimes my kids grouched about it and other times they asked for the prayers. I loved it when they would participate by speaking the prayers themselves. When school drop off was crazy or hectic, I would pray in my car after my kids went into school or we would have a moment together at bedtime. I hope that we can follow the same pattern this year!

The verses that I tend to pray the most often are ones we are all familiar with:

  • Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
  • Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
  • Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

How can you add this to your routine?

It’s simple!

  • Pray for your children—just start talking. Ask the Lord to guide you in selecting themes/scriptures for your children—what areas do your children need growth in?
  • Select a Bible verse or two for each child or even for your family!
  • Find a time that you can pray with your spouse, your children, or even by yourself. Choose a time that you know you can be consistent with—bedtimes, breakfast, school drop off, dinner time, etc.
  • Pray and watch how God hears and answers your requests.

Some other verses that I find comforting when praying for my kids are: Philippians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Ephesians 4:32. There are so many wonderful scriptures to choose from and I know that you will have others to add to this list but this will get you started.

You’ve got this momma! I cannot wait to see how God works his goodness into the lives of our families this year! Blessings to you.

Meet Holly!

Holly Seagraves is a woman that wears many hats–wife, mom, personal trainer, teacher, wellness coach, and above all else, someone who loves the Lord. Holly and her husband Brad share five kids together–Lilly, Henry, Hudson, Cruz, and Claire. The craziest of the bunch is Beau, the rascally family pup! She loves to be involved in her kids’ lives whether it’s attending a sporting event, school activity, or whatever else they might decide to participate in. The Seagraves family is involved in their church and often finds ways that they can serve together. On weekends, the entire family is often found outdoors or just hanging out at home!

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Trusting God in Life’s Storms

Trusting God in Life’s Storms

by | Jun 28, 2021 | Guest, One Blessed Momma

Have you ever experienced a deep agony, tragedy, or all around trying time in life that had you questioning whether God was trustworthy, kind, merciful, or loving?

Or, if you didn’t question any of those characteristics of God, did you struggle within your soul to find peace, hope, and rest?

I have….

Let me go back in time, before what I would consider the most difficult tragedy I have experienced so far in my 41 years.

Go back to 2001-2002. These were a couple of my college years, in which I began to feel angst, frustration, and anger toward God due to watching my beloved grandmother fight through her second bout of aggressive cancer. This time it had moved to her brain and took her down a slow, 4 year cycle toward her last breath that included loss of control of her muscular system, her ability to talk, her process of aging (she was 65 when she lost her battle, but looked as though she were 90), and her memory. The dementia was severe.

My heart hurt deeply. I admired my grandmother. She loved Jesus. She showed His love to anyone who crossed her path. She loved and served in spite of the personal heartaches she carried. She was my hero.

Although I can look back at her life and the godly fruits she displayed now, in 2001 I became angry at God and chose to rebel against all His good plans for our lives in hopes of somehow punishing Him. What a naive, selfish, and immature girl I was! During this period of my life, I deliberately disobeyed my Father in heaven and His good plan. I married someone He distinctively told me He did not want me to marry. In short, all of this led to me getting a divorce with two young boys in tow.

Thankfully, God is merciful and kind. He revealed my foolishness to me and opened my eyes to His sovereignty. I prayed wholeheartedly for forgiveness in my pride and told Him I would never again stray from His hold on my life. I trusted Him and understood, at that point and through His generous granting of wisdom, His plan is for me to grow and develop in all of life’s storms. His plan is for all of us to grow in Him and for His fruit to burst forth……… and seemingly, this happens most obviously through trials.

Fast forward to 2012. This year brought forth the deepest heartache I have yet to experience. By God’s grace, I met my current husband in 2010 and we were married in 2011. This time, despite my past failures, my marriage was blessed by all those around me, but most importantly by the Holy Spirit. I had so much peace about our union and knew God was going to use our marriage for my good. Little did I know how much refining would take place in me through our union and most notably through the great loss we would experience in 2012.

First, Joy

In early April 2012 we found out we were expecting our first child together. We were elated to add to our already blended family. We trusted God had blessed us with this child for His purposes. I won’t lie, like my previous two pregnancies, the first trimester and a bit into the second was pure agony with morning sickness all day, every day. When that had finally passed, we just enjoyed discovering we were blessed with a son and beginning to feel his wild movements in my growing belly. Our four older children (we each brought two beautiful people to our marriage) were excited to have another brother. From this point, the pregnancy moved forth perfectly and without any cause for alarm.

Next, tragedy, loss, and deep grief

At 37 weeks pregnant, the same gestation I gave birth to my firstborn, I awoke with a mild fever and stayed home from work. I had constant Braxton Hicks contractions throughout the day and chalked it up to the early stages of labor. That night, as my husband and I were laying in bed, I realized I hadn’t felt our Simon for some time. My husband tried to calm my nerves by saying it was probably the contractions. We decided to sleep and trust all would be well in the morning. When I woke the next morning, I still wasn’t feeling Simon move at all.

My husband had left for work with the clear message to call when I knew anything. I tried to get some sugary food into my system in hopes it would jolt my son awake. Nothing worked. I called my doctor’s nurse and she told me to go to the hospital immediately, that they would be awaiting the arrival of me and my husband. I called him to tell him what was going on and that he needed to meet me there.

On my drive in, I first called my mom and my mother-in-law to tell them what was going on to ask them to pray all was well with Simon. Then, I fought all the tears welling up within me from fear to get myself to the hospital. I begged God to make Simon come into this world alive on that drive. I told Him that I trusted Him to matter the outcome, but that I just didn’t know if I could handle tragic news. He heard me……. that’s what I know.

However, my prayer that Simon would leave my womb alive and screaming wasn’t answered with a yes. We arrived at the hospital to discover that our sweet son was no longer living. I was given the choice to be induced (I had been planning a Vbac delivery following my previous two c-sections) or to have another cesarean. We made the decision to move forward with a c-section as the induction would require a 48 hour time period and I just couldn’t handle the weight of the heartache in that amount of time.

The hospital staff prepared me for surgery and my room was already full of family, friends, and our pastor all praying for us. We went back to the operating room already wrought with grief and going through the motions. Our son was delivered in the most quiet of rooms. The doctors and staff were all heavy-hearted and empathizing with us. Simon was born into this world with a soul already in the arms of Jesus. He was beautiful and perfectly formed, but had suffered an obvious umbilical cord accident in the womb. We spent the next days, weeks and months in heavy grief.

The first week following Simon’s loss shook us to our core. My husband was kind to remind me that this wasn’t some sort of punishment from God. I believe God used him to bring this first reminder to me. I went through raw, gut wrenching sadness, anger, and questioning heavily that first week. The Holy Spirit kept bringing the words, “In this world you will have trouble…” to my mind. However, the rest of the scripture was vacant from my mind and I chose to dwell on that portion for a time, knowing it was what He had for me in the moment.

At one point, I cried out to God that I hated Him, then immediately told Him I knew He knew I didn’t mean that in my heart or my mind. Rather, I was feeling the need to express every emotion and thought I had to Him…. to get off my mind and chest all the heavy burdens waging war within me. It was in this that I began to understand what Jesus meant when He said,

“Come to me all who are weary and heavy leaden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Throughout the coming weeks, Jesus spoke to my heart through two other scriptures. The first was the full scripture following what He spoke to me in that first week.

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

The second scripture He laid upon my mind was

John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

What sweet reminders and truths from the God who created all of us, loves us, and wants us to know Him. When my heart began to doubt or question the fairness in losing my son, my sweet Heavenly Father was there to remind me of who He is and His deep love for me and Simon.

But, how? How do you trust Him after losing what is most precious?

Remember what I stated about giving Him every raw emotion and thought in that first week. Like the example of David in the Psalms, God wants ALL of us, not just us coming to Him when we think we have it all together. This is a step in trusting the One who created and planned for you. Talk to Him. Pour out your soul. Ask Him to reveal truth to you. Be willing to be quiet before Him so you can recognize His voice. Be willing to wait and remember that our Sovereign God’s timing is not our timing.

When you’re faced with tragic or difficult situations in this life, remember God’s teaching in

Matthew 7:7-8. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”

These words aren’t just for those who are seeking salvation. They are reminders to all of us that He will give us wisdom, peace, comfort, etc. when we seek Him and ask Him. All we need is to lay down our pride, even in the most challenging and heartbreaking moments of our lives, and humble ourselves before our God, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, who loves us more than anything else in His creation.

I can speak from firsthand experience that He will follow through on the promises He makes in His Word. Seek Him, ask for help, and He will provide what you need through His Word and through the gracious people He has placed in your life.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for revealing Your truth to us and comforting us in our darkest hours. Thank you for your Word, which brings forth life and peace. Help us to be humble and come to You when we’re heavy laden with tragedy, difficulty, or grief. Give us your strength and wisdom.

In Jesus Name,
Amen

This song is a beautiful reminder and from a recently released album written by a compilation of artists and authors titled, Faithful. A culmination of the Faithful Project.

Faithful “The Detour”
I am here for any questions, comments, or conversations!

Meet Melissa!

Melissa is a follower of Christ and a friend to all. She is known for her ready smile and friendly conversation. Melissa teaches first grade and loves all of her students.

Melissa shares a blended family of 7 children with her husband, Amos, and resides in SW Colorado.