Melinda Eye Cooper
The Grieving in Leaving
The LORD said to Abraham, “Go from your country, your people, and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Genesis 12:1...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Dec 13, 2022
- 6 min
A Gift to Remember
It was Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols expected their family to arrive soon for dinner. The fragrant aroma of stuffed turkey wafted...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Dec 4, 2022
- 2 min
A Heart in the Dust
We went to Missouri to lay my sweet, sassy Momma to rest this past week. She’d gone on hospice and passed away a few days later. Many had...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
White Trash
In the spring of 2015, some beautiful red tulips bloomed near the house we were renting. They're my favorite and I needed a new cover...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
What's In a Name
Recently, my oldest nephew passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was almost 43 years old. Too young to die in such a way but...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
Baby Steps
My sweet granddaughter is nearly two years old. She’s the cutest little girl, and quite funny. She’s learned some words but struggles...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
I Got You
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. (John 10:28 NIV) My youngest son came home...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Sep 11, 2021
- 3 min
Do You See What I See?
2012 was a strange year in my life. Somehow I found myself involved in a situation that seemed like a terrible test. So, to clear my mind...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Aug 5, 2021
- 2 min
Middle-aged Mama Moment
Middle age comes with some good things and some sad things. Having some freedom is nice. Doing things without the concern of a little one...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
In Her Daddy’s Arms
My younger cousin was born with a leg problem. Back then, it was called a handicap. (But the term is no longer acceptable and I’m not...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
A Friend to Keep
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. Proverbs 27:9 A good...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Gift of a Boy
A gift for me placed under the tree. My youngest son, Joseph, wrapped Christmas gifts and placed one under the tree for me. It was...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Rooster
Being chased by a rooster is terrifying. Especially for a child who is not equipped to fight off a mean bird. When I was about four years...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Lit
Have you ever looked back at something from childhood and wondered, what in tarnation was I thinking? As children, we had a blast trying...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
Six Feet Apart
Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll – are they not in your record? Psalm 56:8 (NIV) These are crazy social distancing times...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
Seven Things to Remember After the Storm
Twenty Four people lost their lives as storms tore across Tennessee in the middle of the night on March 3rd, leaving devastation in their...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
The Pressure Cooker - 5 Ways to Let Off Steam Without Blowing Your Top
I hated the pressure cooker when I was growing up. It hissed and made strange noises. I expected it to blow up every time Mom used it. My...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Jan 2, 2020
- 3 min
If the Good Lord's Willing . . .
Recently, when I was home, I took Mom to dialysis early on a Saturday morning and the creek was up. It wasn’t high enough to worry about...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
- Jun 16, 2019
- 2 min
Boots by the Door
The other day my son sent me a video of my granddaughter walking for the first time. She’d taken steps before but this was the real deal....
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