Melinda Eye CooperSep 12, 20185 minBlindsided by SuicideMy family didn’t know much about depression until my twenty-four-year old nephew, Brandon, took his own life two years ago. We were all...
Melinda Eye CooperAug 4, 20182 minMaking ChangeRecently, I received fifteen dollars too much change at a local fast food restaurant. The employee closed the drive-thru window and...
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 CooperApr 7, 20183 minMr. GoogleHi. My name is Melinda and I’m directionally challenged. It all started back in the seventh grade in Mrs. Griggs’ class. We were studying...
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 27, 20172 minOn The Fence I got a text message from my husband the other day. He'd sent a photo. I studied the picture of his work truck but couldn’t figure out...
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 minNo KINGI've been reading The Message which is the Bible in everyday language written in novel form. It's easy to read which I like a lot. :) As...
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 27, 20163 minIntimates...PleaseI took a little part time job working in a department store where I love to shop in an effort to save some money. Since I was working a...
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....