About: Mel

A couple of weekends ago I had the privilege of attending the Brethren ladies retreat with my Gales Point ladies bible study. If you remember, last year I went and it was there where Shelly found Christ. Shelly did return this year along with some familiar faces and we also had some new women go…

This particular subject has been pressing on my heart and my mind for a couple of weeks now. I can’t tell you how profoundly these two words have touched me, how when I read them from the Bible I knew that God wanted me to learn something. Hang in here with me… I have recently…

When we first got here, like all missionaries, we floundered. We grasped for familiar things and friends. Sometimes wishing that we could have our own piece of the USA here. Would that have helped us learn the culture? No way. We are still far from experts and still American but some things have changed: We…

Evangeline is being released from the hospital today. She seems to be almost at 100%. Her fever seems to be gone and she is getting feistier by the hour. Thank you all so much for lifting her up in prayer. Last night I got very sick and this morning John did as well. We are…

Today, a shy beautiful woman with a bright smile and a sweet spirit has become my sister in Christ. It began with a bible study lesson that I did not want to teach today. Why? I thought it was too involved. I did not think I could clearly communicate the true message of Jesus Christ’s…

“I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the the Lord”. Psalm 27:13-14 This month we celebrate one year on the mission field. One year…

Hello. This is just a quick post to say, we are back at the mission base in Belize. I am fully recovered from two lithotripsy procedures. My stones are gone! The doctor will e-mail me in about two weeks after the samples are analyzed to let me know how I need to change my diet…

Hi it’s Mel, I have just woken up up from a long nap and much needed rest. Lithotripsy is no joke. The aftermath is painful and rough. I am so thankful to be here as I could not imagine going through this in Belize. Although, the reason why I am in so much pain is…

We made it to Maryland safe and sound. The past week we have been enjoying family and getting spoiled by my mom. We have also been enjoying fast food, steak, and Dunkin’ Donuts. We have NOT been enjoying the cold weather. I went to the Urologist and he said that he was surprised that I…

Thank you for praying! I have some goods news. The fevers have gone down. The are no longer 102+. They now get no higher than 101. An improvement. I am finished with my antibiotic! I’m so happy. IV antibiotic is no fun! Here’s the deal: I got back from the urologist yesterday. The medicine failed…