Melinda Eye Cooper
The Notes
Write down for the coming generation what the LORD has done, so that people not yet born, will praise Him (Psalm 102:18 GNT) . When...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
Nov 7, 20232 min read
The Love of a Brother
The love of a brother is a special kind of love. A love where one day you’re fighting and the next day you’re having a fun time doing...
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Melinda Eye Cooper
Sep 24, 20233 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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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