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A journey in living dearly loved.

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Loving on the Edge

A journey in living dearly loved.

October 20, 2015 Melissa Edge

Hashtag. I Lived.

It’s taken me 7 months to share this photo publicly. I suppose I wanted to take some time to really ponder, to really reflect what this picture represents. I get teary just thinking about it. I made this sign and carried it to the top of Stone Mountain this past March. (Actually, let me clarify … Read More

August 11, 2015 Melissa Edge

To Speak Love Through My Eyes

“He will call us to pour our lives into the cracks around us, and sometimes into the cracks far from our doorsteps. But wherever he calls us, we pour, not wishing for a larger crack or a more noticeable one, or even the one we were expecting.” – Jeannie Allen, Anything I’ll never forget the … Read More

August 4, 2015 Melissa Edge

That 7 Year Itch

About a year ago, I was standing in the security line at Hartsfield, preparing to board a plane by myself to visit friends. I don’t mind the airport alone because it allows me to unashamedly engage in one of my favorite past-times: people-watching and eavesdropping. This particular day, I wish I could have unheard and … Read More

July 14, 2015 Melissa Edge

The Next Step

I’ve learned a lot about myself over the last couple of years. One thing in particular is that I’m a do-er. I’m not a brain-stormer. I’m the person in a creative meeting who’s always thinking, “that’s a great idea, but how are we gonna do it?” I have some incredible colleagues who do their best … Read More

June 22, 2015 Melissa Edge

Walking With Grieving Friends

I was reminded this past week that there are a lot of hurting people in our country, particularly those walking through grief. My heart goes out to Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. As they mourn the victims of this senseless shooting, I can’t help but think of those left behind, in the wake of tragedy. … Read More

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I'm just a southern-grown Atlanta girl living a story so much larger than I could have asked or imagined. In my writing are threads of my story and experiences of two years of marriage to a man who lived life to the fullest. It's filled with my new-found perspective on life and faith after earning a four year degree in Widowhood 101. More than anything, my desire is that it's an authentic reflection of how I desire to live each day…dearly loved, joyfully present, and unswervingly hopeful in the One who is my source and life.

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