Melanie - Brentwood, Tennessee

Jay and the girls are at the center because so much of my time and energy are invested in them. The cross is my rock. I am relaxed and happy in flip flops at the beach. Football is a big part of our lives, and I have been a fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks since I was a small child. Sonic drinks and coffee are regular daily things for me. I love Mexican food, and working out at the Y helps keep me balanced. I enjoy practicing hospitality, so I added the napkin. This one reminds me of my favorite holiday, thanksgiving. The photo of little children represents a new passion, ministering to these students, their parents and their teachers in Haiti. I get excited to create, so I included the paint brush. The rapid rewards card is for my love of travel!

For the background, I couldn't decide between fabric and sheet music...so I used both! Sewing and music are both therapeutic for me and are both lovely metaphors for life.

And finally, the red thread winds through it all. "The greatest of these is love."