I’m Melissa Alyse, I write stories and send letters that feel like we are hanging out on the front porch together with sweet tea and a hug and with reminders that God chose you, loves you, and isn’t finished with your story yet.
A normal Thursday around here
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Hey sweet Reader, This week, I thought I’d share what a day in my life looks like these days. Luke and I start the morning with coffee, a hand of Skip-Bo, and we pray over the day before he heads off to work. Then I do my quiet time in my soaking chair. Working thru the gospels this year with Him. Then it’s to my desk — usually replying to yall, writing emails for the week, working on amazon ads, or maybe even visioncasting the Willow Creek world a bit (LOVE doing that ❤️). Some days I’m productive, some days I stare at the screen, or out the window, if it is snowing, and eat trail mix like it’s my job.😅💁♀️ Luke texts me around 9 with a list of 5 things he’s thankful for and one way he sees God’s abundance. I send mine back. Then around noon he says “Happy lunchtime!” bc otherwise I never realize it's lunchtime. #homeoffice. Usually do the dishes then too, so everything is available when it's time to cook dinner. Afternoons are for writing. I like total silence. Usually about two hours and then I am done sitting still for the day. 😅 In the summer, I walk the dog after that. In the winter? If it’s snowing and over 5 degrees, I shovel. ((This born and bred Texas girl LOVES to snow shovel!!)) If not, I play fetch with the pup and call it a day. Then it’s time to cook dinner and the day is done. 💁♀️ That’s the rhythm around here. Nothing glamorous. But it works. Thanks for listening, sweet friend. 🫶 Did you enjoy this behind the scenes peek? I am happy to share more. Let me know below and if y'all want more I will get them on the calendar to share. 🤗 (Results will show after you vote. 😁👍) hugs + grace, Melissa Alyse P.S. I'd love to hear back from you. ❤️🤗 What is a normal day for you? or what stood out from my day to you?
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Melissa Alyse, Author
I’m Melissa Alyse, I write stories and send letters that feel like we are hanging out on the front porch together with sweet tea and a hug and with reminders that God chose you, loves you, and isn’t finished with your story yet.
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