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Melissa

T.G.I.F. - Thank God I'm Forgiven

About Me

First, I am a Christian (of the conservative type), although I haven't always lived that way (T.G.I.F.). I am blessed to also be a Christian counselor. I am working on a website, and I'll include a link when I get that going. I am also a wife and mother - roles I enjoy and take seriously. We have fun together, and love each other through the scrapes and bumps of life. I try not to be a counselor in our home, but that's easier said than done. For fun, I like the whole notion of "COUNTRY". Living near Nashville has fueled an ongoing interest in the country and christian music industries - you'll see that reflected here. I'm a distant cousin of Keith Anderson, country singer/songwriter from Miami, OK. We went to Keith's hometown in OK this summer to his "homecoming" and video shoot. My daughter appears for about 1 1/2 seconds in his "Podunk" video (check it out at CMT or GAC). Can't believe it's already been over a year ago since most of the pics were taken in 2006. We've seen Keith several times since then, and continue to wish him well! I also cheer on Brice Long, singer songwriter from my hometown. We graduated from the same high school, but did not know each other. He has some awesome talent. It's been great following the music careers of both these home-town guys. They are deserving and truly nice folks - raised right, you know? Thanks to all the great people who I have met. I look forward to meeting others with common interests. The older I get, the more I understand that it is truly a small world!
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My Interests

Helping others; spending time with my family; talking to close friends.

I'd like to meet:

Wynonna and Garth were the one's who re-introduced me to country many years ago. I've already been blessed enough to meet several other great folks in country and christian music. I met Bryan White and his beautiful wife (and brother Daniel) at a benefit concert several years ago. I've met Brice Long several times, who I went to high school with in the 80's. I've also seen Josh Turner and his wife perform at a conference I attended, and got my pic made with Al Denson and a few of the members of NewSong. I also got to meet Richie McDonald and take my pic with him. He will do well solo! Along those lines, I have been a fan of Pastor Tony Evans, and am thrilled to see that his very talented kids are making their own impact for the KINGDOM! Check out Anthony's link below! Hope to meet him soon.

Music:

Country, christian, bluegrass, and praise. I'm also a bit nostalgic about 80's stuff - but don't tell anyone.

Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll
Danielle Peck
Come Away with Me
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Alison Krauss & Union Station - Live

Your Man
New Day Dawning
Rescue
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Movies:

Hope Floats is the only movie I've played hundreds of times. I guess I see myself in her.
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Television:

We don't have cable TV. I find most of what's on TV offensive. I might have GAC (they show more Keith), Discovery, History, and Hallmark channels.

Books:

I read all the time, so it would be hard to choose. One that I recommend the most is "The Five Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman. I love to read anything from Tony Evans, and also enjoy Janette Oke, Dr. Willard Harley, Jr, LaHaye & Jenkins, and others.
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Heroes:

Besides Jesus, the men and women who serve our country! Go 101st!

My Blog

Tax Time

Well, it's that time of year. I'll give you three guesses - no - one guess why I'm in a cranky mood. Not only does it take a rocket scientist (or CPA) to figure out how to do them, it takes ...
Posted by Melissa on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:25:00 PST

Keith Anderson

I caught "Keith-fever" when my mom mentioned that he was a cousin of ours. I did some investigating, and it turns out that our great-grandfathers were brothers. Keith and I are only 6 months apart in ...
Posted by Melissa on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:14:00 PST