armen tagged me a couple of days ago so here goes: Four jobs I wish I’d had:- Archeaolgist- Anthropologist- Author- A pastor (had to keep with the “A” theme) Four places I’ve been on vacation:- Gulf Shores, Alabama- Estes Park, Colorado- Gatlinburg, Tennessee- New York, New York Four places I’ve lived:- I’ve lived in Jefferson … Continue reading Four

Tomorrow is ski day with the youth. We are heading to Hidden Valley Ski Resort for the day and it should be alot of fun. 30 youth with many first-time skiers + my camcorder = hilarious footage. I hope more funny than tragic. I’m really just looking forward to spending the day with them having … Continue reading Family Time

It has been a weekend of ice here in Missouri. It began Friday (which seems like ages okay) and is still robbing people of power today. Very rarely are we sequestered. Usually, if you want to get out and about you can do it. But this weekend made it challenging. I got out Saturday to … Continue reading Ice, Ice Baby

People have told me that I should write a book. Since I am easily susceptible to praise and compliments, I decided I should write a book. But no one would tell me what to write about. I guess they assumed I could figure that out but I obviously have difficulty thinking for myself. I’m not … Continue reading The Road Repeatedly Traveled

The youth are currently in my living room starting their Bible study. The lesson is on taking care of our bodies. As they are discussing the issue, they are eating puppy chow and brownies and drinking Fanta Grape and Mountain Dew soda. Notice any irony? They are so funny to listen to sometimes. Right now … Continue reading Youth and the Church

My nephew came to visit me at the office today. It made the day. It’s like he blesses my office when he comes. Blesses and rearranges my office. So sweet and innocent (most of the time) is the child. How in the world does God expect us to come like a child after all that … Continue reading Protection

Friday Five: Birthday, ReduxFavorite way to celebrate your birthday (dinner with family? party with friends? a day in solitude?) Celebrating with family is a must at some point. One of my favorite traditions the past three years is a trip out-of-town all by my lonesome. My parents give me several days away and it is … Continue reading Friday Five: Birthday, Redux

A big heads-up: Before long, I will be switching from Typepad to WordPress.  My site there is already up and running.  Go to http://www.melissahatfield.wordpress.com.  Eventually, I'll change my domain of http://www.melissahatfield.com to that url but for now, I'll keep it linked to this one. WordPress is free for me and I like alot of the … Continue reading I'm Cyber Moving

I wanted to wish all my readers and pop-by guests a Happy New Year! May the changing of the years bring you closure and healing as well as hope and anticipation. I've been on vacation for awhile now and with the added holiday days, it feels like I've been on vacation for a month.  I … Continue reading Happy 2007 Everyone