Author: Melissa

Why should I read the bible?

Why should I read the bible?

Maybe you believe in God, but don’t know why you should read your bible. I’m going to attempt to give you an answer that you’ll consider. I realize this is a subject that could bring about a myriad of feelings. I know some of us 

Chasing God, the One Constant

Chasing God, the One Constant

We are living in scary times and that is just a fact. Some of us rely on our government to do what is best to keep us safe. If you turn on the news, you could be left emotionally crippled wondering how everything that’s going 

Bird Photo Booth

Bird Photo Booth

Have you heard of the bird photo booth? Last Spring was more than welcome here in Massachusetts. It was a late spring and after a long winter, it was way overdue. Buds were sprouting and birds were chirping. Life outside was resurfacing to the barren 

Iv’e been married to the military for 20 years.

Iv’e been married to the military for 20 years.

Please, let me clarify by saying, I have been married to my husband for 19 years, who has been in the Marine Corps for 20 years. We were dating when he left for boot camp and I have been with him throughout his entire career. 

With age comes experience, with God comes wisdom.

With age comes experience, with God comes wisdom.

I’m not who I want to be, but I’m not who I once was. Which got me thinking, with age comes experience, with God comes wisdom. You can imagine the surprise I brought myself after I uttered the words over the phone to my best friend, 

Why you should sign your child up for swim lessons, now.

Why you should sign your child up for swim lessons, now.

The CDC states that every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. WHO states drowning ranks third among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the world. Additionally, the Florida Department of Health has 

I had postpartum preeclampsia.

I had postpartum preeclampsia.

I didn’t even know this was a thing. So, when I received the diagnosis that I had postpartum preeclampsia, I was completely surprised. Scared to death would be a better description. My symptoms Towards the last month or two of my pregnancy, I started to 

Diary of a beginner blogger.

Diary of a beginner blogger.

I have been suppressing the thought to start this blog for years now. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you’re not cut out for something that you’re being led toward. So, I bring you, my diary of a beginner blogger. 

Bermuda All-inclusive Resort  Family Vacation

Bermuda All-inclusive Resort Family Vacation

If you’re looking for a vacation where you literally don’t have to leave the property, this Bermuda all-inclusive resort vacation is for you! Last July, my family of 4 traveled from Boston in less than 2 hours to the beautiful island of Bermuda. I’m so 

Canoeing the Charles River in Massachusetts

Canoeing the Charles River in Massachusetts

There are certain things that you just have to do if you visit or live in Massachusetts, such as canoeing the Charles River. One weekend I flew down to Florida by myself and my husband had taken the boys canoeing; they enjoyed it so much,