My name is Melinda and I am married to the man of my dreams. Mark and I manage a crazy team of 3+ kids and a giant newfie in the home, as well as a busy chiropractic office where he helps heal up to 70 people a day. I say we have 3+ kids because 2 years ago I was able to fulfill my passion of becoming a foster home, in order to provide a safe and loving home for children in hard places.

I love to read, write, run, nap, and go on fun adventures with my family. I love to travel and see new places, but I love coming home even more. With my Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis 10 years ago, and my 2 boys’ diagnosis with a progressive form of muscular dystrophy 5 years ago, health and wellness are a huge focus of mine. While these can be pretty big health challenges, I like to focus on what our bodies CAN do. I also enjoy cooking and love finding new, healthier ways of making some of our favorite foods.

I have found that I am a much better writer than I am a “talker.” I hope to share our adventures as a family navigating the foster care system, owning a business, and managing health conditions through healthy eating and exercise.