Melissa grew up in a loving Christian family, yet as a teen suffered a
life-threatening eating disorder that has lasted for over 30 years and
nearly took her life. Her battle for a positive self-image continues to
be a work in progress, and she has a passion for helping women and
teens with their body image. She has spoken at countless women's events
with humor and honesty. She admits that there is no magic diet pill,
but relies on consistent exercise, portion control, and time with the
Lord to help her stay healthy and strong - on the inside and out!
After a 12 year marriage
ended in divorce, Melissa was left to support her two young daughters,
ages 3 and 5 at the time. She reached a crossroads and had to make the
decision to "move forward" and get her family off welfare and show them
how they could be strong women in the Lord.
Now, as a member of
Copperfield's Arts Team www.copperfieldchurch.com (she sings, plays
flute in the church band, is on the worship planning team and just
learned to play the bass guitar), Melissa is able to share her joy and
zest for life with others. She and her husband have a Brady Bunch
blended family... but, where's Alice???? She is an encourager, a
motivator, and speaks from the heart. She truly has a passion to help
women see that they are "fearfully and wonderfully made..." Her story
will inspire you to be all that God wants you to be and never give up.
She will help you see that God does give you a "future and hope for
your life..." and that He can restore to you the "wasted years..."
Remember - with God, we always get a "do-over" His mercies are new
every morning!
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Lisa also grew up in a
strong Christian home. She was the valedictorian of her high school and
married at a young age (which these days, with a 18 year old daughter,
she does NOT advocate). Lisa helped put her husband Steve through
college, and then it was her turn as she worked a job, went to school
and earned her CPA. Long ago they made the decision to become
debt-free. She is a testimony to the Lord's faithfulness and provision.
They have been debt-free for many years now, even when her
husband was laid off from his job for 8 months a few years back!
No small feat in today's world.
A few years back, Lisa
suffered several long and debilitating cycles of clinical depression.
(A subject that is not widely discussed in Christian circles) Instead
of being a story of despair, her story is one of hope, perseverance and
inspiration to those who also share this silent and sometimes crippling
emotion.... she will show you how to "arm" yourself when these "winter"
seasons come physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Lisa is an active member of
Copperfield's Arts Team (she plays the keyboard and recently learned
how to "blog") and she has a gift for
making others around her feel accepted and comfortable. Her house truly
is a home.
She can sew anything and
creates works of art out of thrift
store finds. You will be amazed to see what she can create from what
others call junk! She also enjoys martial arts; so don't mess with her!
Ha. If that weren't enough, she has been blessed with the gift of
hospitality. Her zeal for life is contagious and you will enjoy her
quick wit and funny stories about life! Wherever Lisa goes, the party
is sure to follow!
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