Comments on: Oh, for goodness sake…

By: Where I’m From | Melissa Brotherton

Where I’m From | Melissa Brotherton — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:06:29 +0000

[...] From a sister who got her head stuck in a bridge, a brother who buried the Christmas tree upright and jumped the riding lawn mower, and that time I was really, really bad. [...]

By: Five Minute Friday: On Forgetting | Melissa Brotherton

Five Minute Friday: On Forgetting | Melissa Brotherton — Fri, 27 May 2011 07:03:37 +0000

[...] Then, of course, there was the first time I got to stay home on my own and broke every. single. rule… [...]

By: It’s Baby Weight « Melissa Brotherton

It’s Baby Weight « Melissa Brotherton — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:07:31 +0000

[...] I always felt bad about that, like I was less of a Christian because I hadn’t been saved from much. I was a good little girl and I wasn’t too much of a trouble maker growing up. Well, there was that one time… [...]

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:39:27 +0000

It’s funny to me how many people commented saying they were the little sister. :) Thanks for the encouragement. I’m glad you stopped by.

By: JoAnne Bennett

JoAnne Bennett — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:34:04 +0000

You are a great story-teller Melissa. I really enjoyed reading your post. Being the annoying little sister in my family, my two older brothers certainly didn’t always set a good example on what the word “goodness” truly meant. Thanks for sharing; nice meeting you :).

By: Janelle

Janelle — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:26:04 +0000

Ha! I remember this like it was yesterday. I have so few memories of you misbehaving that they tend to stick :)

Mom pointed out how funny it is that i ended up being more trouble later on, and obviously lost my qualms about lying for a few years there.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:37:35 +0000

Ah, thanks Kevin! It’s always nice to know when something I write resonates with others. :)

By: Kevin M.

Kevin M. — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:18:41 +0000

“Today I’m thankful that the follies of my youth (whether mighty or small) are not held against me. This is not due to any improvements I’ve since made in myself, but solely through the loving-kindness and goodness of God.”

Yep, I am right there with you! Praise God for His incredible goodness!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:52:50 +0000

Haha! That’s great! :)

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:54:45 +0000

Oh, no! I was the older sister tricking my younger brother into things. I finally realized that he would sing like a canary at the first opportunity, so I continued my antics solo…I’m sure my mother threw up her hands with a “for goodness sake!” many times, lol. Thanks for the post!