aMelRoseUniverse
Hey, I’m Melissa, the heart behind aMelRoseUniverse! I’m all about blending faith, fashion, travel, and lifestyle while sharing my life’s journey. Just like roses—beautiful but with thorns—I believe our walk with Christ is a mix of beauty and challenge.
As a mom of two, owner of a digital media agency, and a certified Purpose Life Coach, I’m here to help you blossom into your full anointing and purpose. Welcome to my corner of the internet, where I share raw moments, empowering stories, and all the adventures! Let’s grow together! 🌹
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Our Down Syndrome diagnosis story: from a Mother
“We declined any further testing, and we knew termination was absolutely not an option.”
I will never forget the moment I found out my baby was at high risk for Down syndrome.
I received the call when I was about 23 weeks pregnant with Zara, who is now 4 years old. At the time, I was already navigating the grief of losing my mom a few months earlier. To hear news like this while pregnant was an emotional whirlwind. I thought to myself, Really, Lord? You want to do this now?
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re searching for someone to be real with you, maybe even to offer a little hope.
Life after losing a Mom
The morning of September 3, 2019, is a day etched into my soul. I woke up like it was any other workday, but something in me felt... wrong. I told my husband as much, though I couldn’t articulate the heaviness that sat in my chest. It was like a quiet storm brewing inside—a mix of calm, panic, and foreboding.
Being a Christian is Hard
If we’re honest, we can all admit that life hurts sometimes. Simply living can be overwhelming—full of struggles, loneliness, and challenges. But living for God? That takes it to an entirely different level of strength, discipline, and grace.
Forget about Boaz…
Let's be honest, do you think Mary, in her human mind, desired to be with child out of wedlock? As a Christian single mother it can be very hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We see plenty of examples in the bible of families and marriages, but not too many of single parenthood. Some of us single mothers may have a desire for marriage and some may not.
5 TIPS FLYING WITH A TODDLER AND BABY ALONE
TI travel very frequently and alone with the little ones. Flying solo with my toddler and baby was definitely scary and nerve racking the first time. I said you know what? I am going to write a blog to help another Mama or Dad out there AVOID my naive pitfalls.
