Melanie Hart: Guestbook

Lei Falotico

August 30, 2009

Dear Melanie,
I visited "our" friend TRW yesterday 8/29/09 at Wilkes Pre-Release Center in Washington, GA. I was so excited to hear about your recent visit to the facility. TRW was very eager to tell me all about it. What a sweet impact you have made on his life. I do so regret he was not able to attend the outdoor concert you put on in downtown Washington. I look forward to meeting you and I do know it will happen. He is such a precious friend and good person. Good things are happening to him and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a friend to him. He has made such spiritual growth while he has been incarcerated and if anything good has come from his time within prison walls it is this and finding great friends like you and Beckie. I do look forward to meeting you and I will be with TRW when I do...May our God continue to BLESS you in all that you do.........Lei

Lori Scherbarth

August 16, 2009

Hi, Melanie. You don't know me (yet) but I attend Broadview Evangelical Free Church. I am so sorry I missed meeting you this morning. I have three daughters that attend Kings Christian School and one of them just happens to be going into grade 4 as is your Madison! I am so very thrilled. We have been praying for this class to get a new girl or two and here you are! We are fairly new to Salmon as we moved here a year and a half ago. If you would like I would love to have you in for coffee so that the girls could meet each other before school. Sounds like you might be pretty busy, so if that doesn't work out, just know that we will be praying for you and your family and for your Madison as she transitions into Grade 4! I know that can be very overwhelming, but just let her know there are a great group of girls there. Only 5 but they are sweet. Blessings to you and your family.

Sophie Jansen

August 16, 2009

Hi Melanie
we have not met yet, we prayed for you and your family at e-free this morning and read about your onthe salmon arm link....read that your daughter is going to Kings this fall...I am the mom of Samantha one of the five girls that will be in grade 4.( other girls names are Sydney, Natanya, Mckenzie and Amy)...so welcome and we look forward to meeting you all
safe travels
See you Sept. 2nd
Sophie

Colin

August 15, 2009

I love your website, Melanie. Thank you for the invitation! You and your family have been such a blessing to us. We look forward to spending more time together. Many blessings to you all, and we will keep you fresh in our prayers.
Colin

Lei Falotico

May 31, 2009

Thank you for befriending my best friend TRW (in your blog). You and your music have meant so very much to him during his incarceration. Hopefully he will be returned to society soon and can get on with a much richer spiritual life. I miss my best friend very much. Thank you for the work you have been called to do. May our God continue to Bless you and your work
Lei

jeannice woods

May 15, 2009

Thank-you for your uncondional love and support to prisons. TRW is my brother in law and I just read his story you printed. You are an ossum lady may god bless you for saving my brother in law. He is really at peace with all he has been through. I thank God for puttin you in his path. Its amazing when and how god works through people.j

Jane Sigurdson

May 12, 2009

Hi Melanie,
I just got your email with all the news. So excited you will be living closer by. I have missed hearing from you but know that life is busy for you ...for all of us...Looking forward to one day seeing you again..Love Jane9your kelowna groupie)

Dave and Ann Lewis

April 26, 2009

Just wanted to thank you for your last e-mail letter. We think of you often and wonder where you are. Sure hope you come to Ohio soon,we all miss you! Update on Craig and Shawna little baby Caden was born on February 27,2009 he is just perfect weighed 8 lbs and 11 ounces,we are proud Grandparents. Bear went back to live with his original owner this was the original agreement should she get a place in the country. Call if you get a chance ,we would love to hear from you. Our love to you all. Call @ 419-947-2383 and if you miss us please leave a number to call you back. Your friends in Christ Dave and Ann Lewis

kristin =]

April 23, 2009

hey melanie!
its been so long since i have seen u
and i miss you!
are you coming to marion ohio again anytime soon??

Because you followed Jesus to your piano...

April 20, 2009

Dear Melanie:

I was a desperate wife, who has been touched by your music ministry. I have both of your CD’s and have shared them with a few close friends and family members. I found your music during a time when things were going well in my life and I loved your music for its uplifting lyrics and the varied styles found on “a new thing.” I did not gravitate toward it for any particular prayer work in my life. But, I knew it was positive and that I loved it.

Little did I know more than a year ago, that I would need your music to see me through one of the worst personal struggles of my life. I had already battled a case of depression, and felt that it was under control with the help of an awesome Christian doctor, family and friends, but over the last year my marital life has hit as close to rock bottom as I ever want to reach. For more than fifteen months I struggled in my relationship with my husband.

Along with some sound teachings in a celebrated women’s devotional, and prayer book, and time lunching on my own, I became convinced that my prayers were being answered with NO. I was praying and believing for the best, but each step forward came with 3 or more terrible, frightening steps backward. I believed for a few agonizing months this year that there was no healthy way to stay with my husband. Instead, I began to face the grim reality that a physical separation was in deed inevitable.

Believing as I do that we were matched and brought together by God, it was very, hard for me to recognize that I might have to separate from my husband, and allow him to work on himself, and face some very negative strongholds which had built up in his life. I was sad, but not defeated. I believed that if I had to move, it would not be the end. I was becoming convinced that the only way to cause life changing work to occur in my husband would be for me to bring rock bottom to us. And, of course, like most people, I wanted God to fix him and me. But, the emphasis was on him. I was tired of trying to fix him by fixing me.

As I was facing that hurt, I began to put up a wall around my heart, and began withholding my forgiveness and my affections for my husband. In that time a dear friend shared some wonderful scripture from her bible study and I knew and faced the fact that I was contributing to this cycle. But, I was still convinced that I should leave my home to let him work on his own, despite all scriptural examples to the contrary.

During one of my more desperate moments trying to make a worldly fix of my problems, I went in search of temporary housing. When I was driving back to work your CD hit “A Man of His Word.” At that moment, I was overcome. I literally had to pull off the road and have a good cry.

There and then I confessed my emotional infidelity to our Father. By the time I recomposed my self and got back on the road the CD had progressed to “Sacrifice of Righteousness.” It confirmed what I had known, that I am not called to give in and up on this marriage that God gave me. Instead, I determined that I would press on for the prize which is Christ Jesus.

I prayed to be the wife that He describes in Proverbs, Ephisians and Corinthians to name a few. I prayed to accept Jesus as our deliverer who would surely see to it that my husband would become “A man of His Word.”, and the man I have loved and trusted for years. Your work reminded me that I could trust Jesus’ truth, and that walking this narrow and sometimes unpleasant path, I must be assured that all of my needs for love, contentment, safety and security would be met.

I didn’t know how or when the hurting in my marriage would stop. I just knew that focusing on the Word kept my mind from running to negative thoughts about how to end my suffering. So instead of driving to work with the radio running or in silent to pray (at this time my silent prayers would become tangential gripe sessions to Jesus.), I just let your CDs play over and over in the car. It was a constant help in my hour of need.

About three weeks later, I found the time, energy and courage to take my husband to lunch and to boldly and plainly pour out my heart to him. That did not instantly fix all of our problems, but it fixed my heart on Christ and helped me to be more committed and steadfast in prayer for my marriage. I did not pray for “picket fences, green grass and happily-ever-after.” Instead, I have prayed that my husband would be protected from the enemy who was devouring him before my eyes. That he would find the narrow path, and begin to walk on it again, and that he would be removed from all un-holy influences. I prayed for our rescue.

Gradually, God has healed my hurts and my Husband has made some miraculous progress toward healing himself, and in return, our marriage as been removed from the edge or ruin. I couldn’t be more blessed to see this miracle. Believe me, the world in me tells me it will not hold, this will not work. And when these thoughts creep up on me, I pray, I invoke Jesus and I often find myself humming a tune… “a man of his word…” While that song continues to make me tender and teary-eyed, it is somehow a salve. It is the promise that Christ has given us his life so that we can fight on, using his work and Word as an example and a help, in troubling times. He convinces me daily that He is on the throne and here for each of us, no matter what we are going through.

I remain convinced that God will work every evil thing to the good of this marriage. I believe this for all who will trust in and believe in Him. It is hard to rest in and trust in the Truth, because it requires surrender. Believe me, I know how hard this is to do moment by moment, and step by step.

Your music has helped me to see how God gave me “a new thing”, during a fun phase of life as means to build me up and shore up my reserves for this dark time. He brought me through all of this, so that He could re-confirm what a “Good Jesus” he is to me, when I let him take the lead.

I am blessed by the work the Father sent through you. Thank you for writing, singing and ministering to us. The world is a better place because you followed Jesus to your piano.

Warm Blessings to you, (name withheld)

Shirley Grant (Fewchuk...when we met at The Treehouse Shoppe

April 16, 2009

I continue to pray for you, Jim and Madison...have not had an update in a couple of months...how is everything? When will you be in BC again?...blessings, Shirley

karen Almas

March 21, 2009

Melanie, I'm not sure if you remember me or not but when you were just a little girl and I was first married and living in Ottawa you and your brother were at your nan and Emile's on seiveral occasions when we were there for dinner. I had 2 children Christopher and Laura. Laura passed away 5 yrs ago-she was severely handicapped. Lyle did her funeral.and she was buried in Smiths Falls. I had a stroke 3 yrs ago at church one Sunday morning and Lois sent me your CDafter we had been to Ottawa for Emile's funeral.
I had Paul buy me a player -your music was such a blessing to me - it is what got me through the days and nights - the words were my prayers because I ciuldn't pray.Ten years ago I went through a divorce and am married to a wonderful man.

PLease let me know if you come to
burlington again. If I had known the last time I would have come to your concert it is only about 10 minutes away.
I can hardly believe your daughter is 8 - the last pictures I saw at your nan's

I am going to order myself

one of your new CDs and get a couple more for gifts.

Jane sigurdson

March 13, 2009

Hi melanie..
Praying for you Jim and madison. I am listening to your cd right now. It has helped me in the hard times.. Love you lots..Jane

Lisa Bell

February 21, 2009

Hey Melanie & Madison: It was so good to spend some time with you both here in Palmetto. It was good to chit chat and see you find all the memories of your RV days! Love you both. Skype kisses to Jimmy! Lisa & the girls

Cathy Burrows

February 2, 2009

Melanie,
Love your new website look! It's easy to navigate & read. You often do come to mind with great memories of our Spokane Retreat & our B.P. fellowship at Christmas. The Kelowna ladies are anxious for our weekend with you to come quickly and last forever. See you in April. My heart is holding you, Madison & Jim in thought & prayer. Thank-You for the newsletters that keep us update! With huge hugs & love, Cathy

Jane Sigurdson

January 15, 2009

Hey Melanie,
I wanted to tell you i got the 2 cds. Thanks. I also gave one to a friend for Christmas and she loves it. I am hoping next time you are in Kelowna that she will be able to come and see you too!!!! You know this groupie will be there.Love ya,Jane

LARRY & CONNIE

December 9, 2008

YOU WERE SUCH A BLESSING TO US HERE IN WESTERN NEBRASKA (THE HOME OF THE OREGON TRAIL) THE PEOPLE HERE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT YOU, AND HOPING THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RETURN. YOU TOUCHED MANY PEOPLE, AND ESPECIALLY IN YOUR JAIL MISISTRY. THE FEDERATED CHURCH HAS RECENTLY SENT $400 FOR YOUR MINISTRY, AND HOPE TO INCLUDE YOU IN OUR MISSIONS OUTREACH NEXT YEAR. LOVE YA, CONNIE & LARRY

Dave and Ann Lewis

December 6, 2008

Hi Melanie,Jim and Madison
We just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We miss you and if you have been in Ohio, we are sorry to have missedyou. You are always welcome. Update Craig and Shawna were married on May 3rd and we will be Grandparents again. You are a blesssing to us and we will always treasure our God given time with you all. come stay wih us again. Tell Madison that Bear would love a visit.

Kelly Riccobene

December 4, 2008

Thank you for your words to night at Doylestown First Baptist. I have gone to the Ladies tea for the last 3 years now. I have never enjoyed them as much as I did tonight. I just want you to know that my scarlet letter of A is gone from my forehead. Thank you so much for your words tonight and your music. I will keep your husband Jim in my prayers and the rest of your family. God Bless and have a very Merry Christmas.

Linda Wells

November 30, 2008

Hi Melanie
I so enjoyed the women's event at CoHo last weekend. I have found the website of the organization we spoke of who operates in the Ukraine. I am thinking of you and your family and praying for Jim in particular. Blessings to you all.

Barb Cooper

November 27, 2008

Hi Melanie
I saw you last year at a women's conference at a church around Mt. Gilead, OH and bought your CD. I love it. I just purchased your new CD and wanted to tell you how Jesus Lead Me On touched and inspires me. I just got done volunteering on a Kairos prison ministry week end at a women's prison in Marysville Ohio and I listened to this song every morning on the way to the prison. I love this song and your beautiful music! God bless you and your family.

Jane Sigurdson

November 20, 2008

Hi Melanie,
I look forward to seeing you on the 28th. I am sure it will be a sweet time together. I so enjoyed seeing you on 100 Huntley street. I will have to show you some retreat pics sometime. Praying for you and your requests as they come in. Love a sister in the Lord Jane

Cindy Ladouceur

November 13, 2008

Thanks for Performance of beautiful music and your testamony at the Standard Church last night. You are blessed! Ladies Night was again truly Awesome. Wish we could have it everynight. God Bless

Judy Pearce

November 11, 2008

It was amazing to see you and hear you perform again this morning - check out the pics on Facebook. I hope your drive and evening concert went well...
With Prayers & Blessings!
Love Judy (& Hugh)

Linda Rytkonen

November 11, 2008

Hi Melanie, Peter and I watched you on Crossroads this morning. It was great seeing you again - if not in person! Peter reminded me that you and Jim shared a meal with us in our home in Princeton. I love seeing how God has grown you over the past few years. Perhaps we can be in touch about a speaking engagement at a Young Life of Canada Women's retreat here in Princeton at my place of employment - RockRidge Canyon. The retreats are held the last weekend of September each year. Lets talk... Linda

Carol Kane ( Burnett)

November 11, 2008

Hi Melanie,

Long time no see or hear, & there you were this morning on Huntley. My first responce was, " I will fall down, if they say, who I think she is." I sat down instead, & enjoyed the visit. I'd love to chat with you. ~Love Carol

Amy Coloma

November 11, 2008

Dear Melanie,
I love watching 100 Huntely street, and this morning I got to meet you in my living room! Your music is just wonderful, Jesus lead me on brought me to tears. Your testimony was so amazing to hear, you truely are a person with a pure heart of gold. You are so beautiful both inside and out- continue to let the light of Jesus shine through you. God Bless you and all that He has called you to do- keep on spreading His love through your music! With love, Amy Coloma

Darrell & Isabel DEWAR

November 11, 2008

We enjoyed your music and commentary on 100 Huntley St today, Nov. 11/08.
Our son Darwin, passed away on Nov. 21/07 in Edmonton who was a Pastor at Word of Life Church (Church on 99) from a brain tumor. Pastors Denis and Leslie VARTY at the Church on 99 also reside in Sherwood Park and we were wondering if you have met themalong with Pastor Lisa DEWAR, our daughter- in-law

Denise Oatneal

November 10, 2008

Hi! I was your shuttle driver to the airport in Nashville. Thank you again for the cd. You have a very beautiful voice, obviously blessed by God, and to be used to spread His word. I do like "Good Jesus". I haven't had time to listen to everything yet, but I will. Thanks again! Blessings...

Rob Kilgour

November 9, 2008

Hey big sis, I'm proud of all that you are doing in Jesus' name. Bless you, Rob.

Debby Haynie

November 8, 2008

You have a true "modern day" missionary story that you are telling. I used to read missionary bios when I was a teen -- of those who were in China in particular back in the days when that was so truly untouched and even dangerous. Now, reading your e-mails are like reading those missionary bios -- thrilling, humbling, and such a testimony of His surpising paths. I am praying for your strength today -- physically and emotionally.

Nancy Hughes

November 6, 2008

Hi Melanie. You are doing so great in your ministry!! I told you that you were needed in North America. We have a lot of people here that need rescuing and YOU are the one who can do it for Christ. I will prayfor Jim.

jude

November 6, 2008

You are doing an awesome job for the "Kingdom""I am and will continue to pray for you and your ministry.

Lara Emmanuelle Naomi

November 6, 2008

Dear Melanie,
How are you? I have a dog called Dora. How are Whiskers and Sunny (I think that's the right name). How is Madison? My mum and my sister always listen to your old CD - I am going to get your new CD! Hope you are well.
Love from
Lara

Mia Hana

November 6, 2008

Dear Melanie,
I still have your CD. It's very clean and not scratched. The box cover got cracked because it travelled so much and the paper got a bit bent. But I can still read all of the words. It's my favourite CD.
Love from
Mimi

Elsie Goodridge

November 6, 2008

Have been praying and will continue to prayer for your ministry and personal requests.

Praising God for the many souls won for Him!!

Shirley Fewchuk

November 6, 2008

I love your news letters and testemonies...I will continue to pray for you and your family...I am no longer at the Treehouse Shoppe in Penticton...The LORD has moved me to minister to the elderly and those suffering with varying dementias....I am so blessed with opportunity...hope to see/hear you in concert some day soon...
thanks so much Melany, for being whom GOD has called you to be.....you are such an encouragement and a blessing.....enjoy GOD`s richest blessings sista! love Shirley

Donna Hutchman

November 6, 2008

It's so encouraging to hear how God is blessing you in the midst of trials. As my dear husband would say "keep your hands and feet in and hang on for the ride".
Keep your eyes on our Good Jesus Melaine
We love you.

Anna-Marie

November 6, 2008

Dearest Melanie,
Your soul moving voice is now sounding in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Your CD, which was played all through our last packing under the Russian bombing, has accompanied us to yet another zone of conflict zone. I know but only some of the troubles you, Jim and Maddi have endured throughout the making of your music, but I want to me amongst the many who can tell you that what you have done has been a true blessing to us and others. May the Lord keep you all close and safe in His arms.
With much love
Anna-Marie

Tony Hanmer

November 6, 2008

Hey! Great to see what you guys are up to. Lali & I have just returned from seeing her family in Kakheti for a few days, & at the end of Nov I leave her for another winter in Ushguli... do you have May 23rd in Tbilisi booked yet, Madame Wedding Singer...?
Blessings to y'all,

the Tone
www.geosynchronicity.blogspot.com

Kim

November 5, 2008

Hi I am not sure how to check this, but, I think you may have a wrong address for me.
Kim Zaluski i am at
44 Wedgewood Cr Ottawa Ont K1B 4B4
not 212 presland, we moved. thanks, Kim

Jane Sigurdson

November 4, 2008

Melanie-- I love your new cd...thank you...I am still waiting for the book to come out. I enjoyed our time at camp with you in Spokane.Your songs have been calming to my spirit as I walk through a difficult time in my life....Love Jane

Joanne Morin

October 22, 2008

Melanie

You are a blessing to be...your music is pure and God sent....I pray blessing over you and Jim...and for your ministry....
We need to get your music out there....to touch souls....

May God Richly Bless you

Love Joanne

Judy Pearce

October 22, 2008

So glad to hear your tour is going so well! Your new website is great & I've sent it on to 'the powers that be'...YOU GO GIRL!!!
Love Judy

Kimberly Asta

October 21, 2008

Sister Melanie,
I love the new website. It is very personable. Also, can't wait to get your new CD. Isn't the Lord just wonderful? May He wrap his arms around you and keep you and your family safe during your journey.
Love you!!
Kim

Lana Christen

October 21, 2008

Hi Melanie, I met you this a.m. at the United Airlines ticket counter. Your blog reads American Airlines. I guess you travel so much that you forget which airline you are on. We were the agents at the friendly skies airline (United).. I enjoyed meeting you and love your music. When you are back in Atlanta, please stop by the United ticket counter to see us.

Lana

Elsie Goodridge

October 21, 2008

Hi Melanie: It is your retreat Grandma sending you a greeting. Have you on my daily prayer list and trust you are keeping well and I understand having a great tour.
We have listened to your CD while traveling in the car and it is just great.
All the best. Love Grandma Elsie

Daniela

October 21, 2008

Hello my Beloved friend!

I really like the new website, easy to read and navigate with a modern touch to it. I was looking att the cross you gave me just yesterday and though of you. what I nice surprice then to find an e-mail from you this morning with the cover of the new cd, what an eccelent picture! It really was like you decribed it and we where not thinking about it then. All my Love Daniela

Martha Miller

October 20, 2008

I was at the retreat at The Salvation Amry's Camp Gifford last month & I just wanted to say thank you for being at that retreat.

It was a very moving weekend & I am still feelng the calm from that! I loved the idea of what you had us do & burn in the fire. It was such a release & a calmness over came my spirit as I released it to God & I haven't tried to take it back from God!

Thank you for your ministry & may God continue to bless you!