Welcome to My New Blog Home!
Welcome Y'all! Isn't my new blog just so lovely? I'm really proud of it. There were some very talented ladies who worked hard make it pretty and useful. Rebecca and Mandy, thank you so much on a job super well done! I couldn't be more happy with it!
For anyone who might be visiting me for the first time ever or the first time in a while, welcome...or welcome back! Between 2011-2013 my blog kind of transformed from a regular blog where I shared what was on my heart to a full time online Bible study hub where thousands of women from all over the world gathered to do Bible study together. While the Bible study is still going strong, it has moved. I received one of the best blessings ever, when I became the director of Online Bible Studies at Proverbs 31 Ministries. When that happened the Bible study moved from here to there. So now, anyone interested can join a free online Bible study over on the Proverbs 31 OBS blog or you can just hang out with me here and join me in talking about life and stuff...or you can do both!
What you need to know about me~ well not really need to to...but I'm going to tell you anyway~
I love Jesus and that will never change. My life isn't glamorous or neat & tidy. In fact, it's messy. I have issues. There are things that really get on my nerves. It seems like there is usually a circumstance I'm going through that is out of my control and challenges my trust of God. But I choose to trust Him and that's what gets me through. And He keeps on loving me despite me! Thank you Lord!
I love my family. I've been married to Jeff for 23 years and we have 4 children. Blake, 20, is a sophomore at Appalachian State University. Hayden, 18, is a senior in high school. Dylan, 16, is a sophomore in high school. Hayley Grace, 12, is in the 7th grade. Maggie and Princess (both are 9) are the cutest doggies you ever did see. We are an imperfect bunch who strive to live together in harmony and I think we do that well. We tackle the world together, but we also have a lot of fun together too. Best of all, we pray for each other. I can always count on prayer from them.
Hayden, Dylan holding Maggie, Jeff, Blake holding Princess, me, and Hayley Grace
I love people. I love hanging out with people...in person and online. I love connecting with friends on my blog, in online Bible study, on Twitter (@MelissaRTaylor) and on Instagram (MelissaRTaylor) . Unlike many, I do believe that meaningful friendships can be made online. I have many really good friends that I have never met in person. There is no criteria to be my friend...except that you are nice to me :)
I love life! Life in general intrigues me. People, places, animals, things, music...I can find joy in the littlest things.
I love college football. South Carolina Gamecocks & Appalachian State Mountaineers. That will never change either. :)
My husband Jeff, great friend Amy, and me getting ready to watch our Gamecocks play...and win!
I love Walt Disney World. As you can see, Goofy and I are great friends.
I don't love getting out of bed in the morning, but once I'm up, I'm good.
I like to watch TV and some of the shows you might not approve of. They aren't rated R or anything like that, but some might think I'm filling my brain with useless material. I don't take it seriously though. TV helps me unwind and just chill when I've been going non stop all day.
I get to work with some of the most amazing ladies God ever created at Proverbs 31 Ministries & P31 OBS. Seriously, my job isn't like a job at all. It's like a passion, hobby, and calling all wrapped into one. I love being the Online Bible Studies Director, I love the OBS team, and I have to limit the time I spend working so I can balance my life in a healthy way. I love my job that much.
Some of our awesome P31 OBS ladies on the Girls' Getaway Cruise last October.
I need to lose weight. Not so I'll look good, but because I'm not at a healthy weight for me right now. You'll hear more about this I'm sure. #struggle #ugh #haha
I believe there is hope in any and every situation. I believe there is hope for every person. I believe we are all worth fighting for.
And I also believe I've written enough for my first blog post in such a long time.
Whether you are here for the first time or we are old friends, thank you so much for visiting my blog home today. Let's try to get together a few times a week and just chat about life and stuff. You can sign up to receive my blog in the top right hand column, that way you won't need to remember to visit. But I want you to know, you are always welcome and invited here. It's my prayer you can feel that.
I've told you a lot about me, now tell me about you. In the comment section, please share some things about yourself. I love to read notes from my bloggy friends and hear what's going on in your life too!
Happy Day! Thanks again for stopping by :)