Once moments away from Divorce, Our Marriage and family has been restored by the Grace of God.
Less than a year after getting back together, Mike and I knew that our life had to be different. I wanted to stay home with the kids, and Mike knew he had to stop travelling so much for work.
I started an online Amazon business, Mike quit his corporate job, and We Sold Everything Then packed one suitcase between the four of us and crammed into our little 12 year old mazda 3 and hit the road.
We had no idea where we were headed, or how long we would be gone, but we had peace and a freedom in our spirit as we were walking in obedience, also knowing a grand adventure awaited us.
My Name is Melissa, and my husband is Mike. We have 2 little baby tacos, Ayah and Ari.
So much has changed in our lives and marriage since the beginning of this story in 2017 when The Lord began the restoration process in our Marriage. We are now a full time Homeschool family, currently residing in Mexico. Both Mike and I work from home and Travel where we feel God is leading us. I am so thankful for the complete 180 that God has done in our lives. He has turned the hardest seasons into the most beautiful ones, however this only came from a completely surrendered heart, a heart willing to be humble and do the hard work that was being asked of us.
OUR FIRST ADVENTURE
After the Lord called us to leave our home town in Beautiful BC Canada, we drove down the California coast, visited
my old school and then were led to Phoenix Arizona for 5 months. We found an amazing church with Hillsong Phoenix, and Mike was soon brought on as a Piano Player and worship leader with Hillsong Mesa to train and develop his leadership skills.
This was truly our “Desert” season, where we had to rely on God for EVERYTHING. We faced many trials with our business while on the road that led us to be technically homeless wondering around the Arizona Desert. We relate this season to when the Israelites had just left Egypt and were wandering the desert for 40 years.
Even in that midst He was teaching us that no matter what we faced, He would always provide.
One Sunday after church with only $9 to our name. I bought a loaf of bread, a carton of eggs and a stick of butter praying that would be enough for the kids for the week… Not knowing where the next meal would come form, but we had faith.
We woke up Monday morning to a signed contract from one of the Toy stores we were trying to get our products in, which was more than 5 months of Income. At the eleventh hour, once again HE PROVIDED.
There is literally just story after story of How God provided for us along the way, He taught us that NO MATTER WHAT happens, HE is the one who is taking care of us.
Step by Step by prayer and petition we learned to present our requests to God alone, and he not only sustained us, he has blessed us beyond more than what we could ever ask or imagine. I cant believe that we are here today, as a family living out the life that we have been praying for, for so many years.
I love traveling the world with my family and telling our story of the Miracles that the Lord has done, wherever we go. It is never too late to begin the healing process. My heart is for the marginalized, especially women, those who fall between the cracks, I aspire to bring hope, and encouragement by sharing Truth and my own story with you.
All my love
M
Be Encouraged
“But then I will win her back once again. I will lead her into the desert and I will speak tenderly to her there
Hosea 2:14
From Brokenness to Beauty The World Has No Hold on me
Melissa Weiss