Melinda Eye CooperDec 22, 20202 minThe Gift of a BoyA gift for me placed under the tree. My youngest son, Joseph, wrapped Christmas gifts and placed one under the tree for me. It was...
Melinda Eye CooperJan 2, 20203 minIf 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...
Melinda Eye CooperJun 16, 20192 minBoots by the DoorThe 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....
Melinda Eye CooperApr 29, 20193 minDear Mother-in-lawMost times in life, we don’t really understand how another person feels until we step into their shoes. I became a mother-in-law a couple...
Melinda Eye CooperOct 29, 20182 minMy Father's HouseLife has changed since the simple days of childhood. I’m number seven of ten children born to my parents, Travis and Rachel. I grew up in...
Melinda Eye CooperJun 9, 20182 minThe Last BikeI see the bike laying on the garage floor as I pull in. I slow down and stop before I bump it with the front of my car. My youngest son...
Melinda Eye CooperFeb 24, 20182 minWho Are You Following?Growing up, I had a pesky little sister four years my junior. She seemed to follow me everywhere. If I wanted to go for a walk to get...
Melinda Eye CooperDec 24, 20172 minIs it enough?Kids and Christmas Presents Christmas is upon us. Somehow it crept up on me again this year. 💚 This week, there was a discussion at work about buying gifts for our...
Melinda Eye CooperDec 14, 20172 minEver Close a Door Too Soon?A couple of weeks ago, I took my daughter-in-law to the mall shopping for a new dress. After we looked around and didn't find anything...
Melinda Eye CooperOct 18, 20173 minHe Will Carry MeWe just got back from a wonderful beach vacation ❤ We haven't taken a family vacation for about five years, it seems. So, we thoroughly...
Melinda Eye CooperAug 31, 20172 minThe Heart of itMy parents always sliced a watermelon when I was young. We kids would grab a slice, sit on the porch together and a seed spitting...
Melinda Eye CooperMay 18, 20172 minStress TESTHeart trouble runs in my family. Dad had a heart attack a few years ago. My oldest sister, Kathy, passed away at 49 of a heart attack....
Melinda Eye CooperApr 9, 20172 minThe Promised LandMy parents are getting older. It seems Momma is in and out of the hospital weekly and Daddy doesn't do well when she's not around....
Melinda Eye CooperMar 15, 20172 minIn the MourningIt's been nearly a year since my nephew, Brandon, passed away. A dreadful anniversary to keep. But it's impossible not to. It doesn't...
Melinda Eye CooperFeb 2, 20172 minWhat's the Worth?My husband and I have a plastic ice cream bucket full of old coins. Both of us collected them when we were young and "somehow" our...
Melinda Eye CooperJan 21, 20172 minSuper Salad!Tonight my husband took me on a date to one of our favorite places. I love the restaurant because of the soup they serve as an appetizer....
Melinda Eye CooperNov 25, 20162 minThe OrnamentOur Christmas tree has always been very eclectic. I've got a bunch of ornaments that don't match and I like it that way. They have been...
Melinda Eye CooperOct 25, 20162 minA Little Bit of LoveMy parents raised nine children the best way they knew how and I'm so very thankful to have them both as parents. They are now in their...
Melinda Eye CooperSep 1, 20163 minLittle SisterI have a little sister. She used to drive me crazy. She was spoiled. At least, that was my perception as the older sister of four years....
Melinda Eye CooperAug 16, 20163 minPromisesLike a lot of other people, I've had floods on my mind. I know of some who have had to re-start their lives due to flooding. My friend,...