I am a single mother of two wonderful children. My son, Justin, is a Junior in College this year. He plans to double major in Bible and Psychology. My daughter, Iris, is in ninth grade and lives here with me.

My parents are my best friends, they have seen me through so much, and have always been there for me and my kids. Nothing I could say could ever come close to expressing my gratitude for them and even more.. my deep love for them both. I also have an older sister and a younger brother. I don't get to see them near enough but they both are an important part of my life and I love them both dearly. Along with my "adopted" sister Christel.

My faith is not in a church building, nor in what others believe is right. It is within me, it's my heart. To me God is in everything, everyone. I have described this feeling more in depth in my dreaming page. Please take some time to browse through some of my writings.

I have recently started learning about my heritage. I am part Native American and feel called to learn all I can about the lifestyles, traditions, etc That is part of who I am. This is a journey I am just beginning and am sure soon you will find me adding a new page to my web site dedicated just to that. *S*

Lets see, what else can I tell you? I am 41. My father was in the Army so I grew up an Army brat, now I am just a brat. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who may of been in Copperas Cove, Texas around 71-78. Another place we were stationed at where there are people I would love to see again is Lawton, Oklahoma. I believe we were there around '68. We lived on Bedford Circle, there was Melanie and Chuck Brown across the street from us. Are ya'll out there somewhere. LOL! (One can always dream.. right?)

I also collect angels, music boxes, and anything with a wolf, eagle or cougar on it.

My most favorite hobby is being the Host and chat moderator of a wonderful support
group online for those with Fibromyalgia. I began this group in July, 2001 and the friends that have joined me there are immeasurable in worth.. The people here are so wonderful. Laughter abounds as well as support, tears and most important...unconditional love. "FMSupport"

I also like to read, cross stitch, fish and be outdoors. And in fact, my most favorite place to be is on my dads pontoon, whether I am fishing or just relaxing. Love being around water. Spring and Fall are my most favorite seasons. Mainly because of the color. I love the beginning of new life when Spring awakens. And I also love the cool crispness of fall and the beautiful color of the leaves turning.

LOL But that is certainly enough about me. I do love to ramble on as you can see.

Please take time to sign my guest book before you leave. I check often and would gladly get in touch with you if you would like. Thanks for dropping by. I hope the information you find here will not only be of help but also that you will find something uplifting to carry away with you.

May God bless you and yours.

Melanie (AKA Mimikay)

Other pages in my Safe Haven

My FMS story...
"Daydreams" My poetry and Inspirational writings.


You Are Not Alone

You sit all alone, cursing the night
Heart wrenching cries on wings take flight
Pain overwhelms and insomnia moves in
The odds stack against you, it’s a fight you can’t win.

People don’t understand you, friends move on
Marriages crumble, lives come undone.
You mourn the life that you once had
Looking back, you can’t help but feel sad.

You’re not alone though, I want you to know.
I hear your voices everywhere I go.
I know how you feel, I live with this too.
So take my hand, I am here for you.

I’ll be there when you need to vent, cry, yell or scream
And I’ll also be there as you reach for your dreams.
Fighting an invisible illness is not something I would wish on you
But bring us all together, we will see each other through!

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Myofascial Pain and more
Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Gulf War.
“Syndromes”, They say. “The cause is unknown.”
Then they give you a pill and send you home.

Illnesses that affect 12-15 million Americans alone
Women, Men, and children! Something needs to be done.
I won’t take this lying down anymore.
We need research if we are to find a cure.

Not only research but more education is needed
Doctors need to know how we should be treated.
It’s all in your head they often will say
I’ll gladly let them live in my shoes for a day.

So come take my hand as we fight the good fight
Advocating for awareness for what we know is right.
You’re not alone my friend, I give you my word.
I won’t stop until I know your voices are heard!

~~ dreamweaver ~~
AKA Melanie Woodruff

Won't you visit my Our Voices Web Page to see what I am involved in with advocacy of these illnesses?
Our Voices

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