Minutes Left By Melodie Lane   “Noooo!” fell from my mouth as I doubled over in my seat. The text message was from my oldest sibling, Pam:   “Just heard from Cheryl. Minutes left for Merry. Fading fast. Text Cheryl with your final words.”        What message do I send … in the […]

I don’t remember the actual day in 2008 when I began photographing angels. Like many paths in life, we come upon them when seeking something else. I was seeking comfort and answers from God about my life’s purpose. Photographing angels had given me temporary solace, but after a year of searching, I was still unsure about my life path. […]

Now Is That Time to…   ~ Let others know you care –  every single day. ~ Continue to learn – the opportunities are endless. ~ Laugh until you cry, and cry until you laugh. ~ Express gratitude. ~ Know that you are good. And enough. ~ Allow experiences to flow into your life – and sometimes […]

I’ve been thinking about my dad every day on my trek across England. He would have loved this hike–the picturesque views, the mountain climbs, the rolling green pastures, and the wandering herds of sheep. Sometimes, when the trail is steep and it’s all I can do to concentrate on every step and every breath, I […]

The English have a lovely way of phrasing things. One of my favorite public signs on this Coast to Coast trip has been “Mind your head,” meaning, “Pay attention so you don’t hit your head!” However, after eight straight days of hiking through the English countryside, I’ve come up with my own interpretation of this phrase: […]

Hands Their aged hands are joined from wheelchair to bed. He sleeps. She waits… for the inevitable. Occasionally, she nods off from her black metal perch. But their hands don’t let go. This is how it’s always been— the two of them. Connected. By hand, By heart, By love.   In memory of my father, […]