Simple Things..🫶

a song written after I talked myself out of ending my life.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Words of wisdom. Today I watched a video of a woman making supper. The sight of all those pots on top of the stove took me back. I could almost smell the food she was cooking. I lost my Wife 3 years ago. For 42 years we were quite the pair. We laughed and talked, and fought a few times also. Along the way we built this house into a home. Raised a couple kids. But today I smelled her cooking, a simple thing. It was just my imagination I guess. Sometimes it so hard to just keep on. Being lonely has got to be one of the hardest things to experience. Tomorrow I will see my two Granddaughters, but tonight it’s so quite. It is the simple things that make up a life. I can still smell her cooking, how much I miss her. But tomorrow I will see my two grandkids. Yes, the simple things add up to a life

[@MultiTamsen]

Big hugs, Dave....you're not alone, many of us care.....

[@christycarpio647]

Hi Dave! Thank you for sharing the wonderful memories! Loneliness can be hard. I hope you will meet new friends in this community and in the community where you live. There's a lot of new friends that you didn't know you had. All my best to you!😊😊😊

[@muhlenstedt]

I feel with you...❤

[@IslandBuzzy]

Blessings on you...

[@JukieBear]

Thank you for sharing Dave. Your memories became ever so alive, the connection warmly human. I learnt to like my own company although it took years (34)…it’s the laughs, the idiot frolicking, the amazing gifts I was given over our time that allows me love my days. Such comfort comes. I feel great in heart, knowing you have grand children to do fun things with, and family. Be kind to you.💐💕

[@marycoer8290]

**** Melinda, I am a surviving widow of someone that ended their own life. "The simple things" seem so mundane when you lose someone that you thought you'd live every breath with. He was a gulf war veteran and did this in front of me while our children slept. I was only 23 yrs old. I"m 53 now. I've never remarried... and just 4 yrs ago I learned to live again when I moved into a van. I bought my first guitar a week ago.... I have many poems. And I carry my husband's flag with me everywhere I go. I know I live for him now. I am making memories I will bring with me when I finally meet him in heaven, I've learned to find awe in nature and to enjoy the most simple things again.---- thank you so much for your honesty..... maybe one day our paths will cross when my van is on the hwy through the west. Love and Light to you Melinda. Your music vibrates a beacon of light.....

[@wyld_thang]

Mine took his life too. I get it. Blessings on you. Melinda's songs and words give me peace.

[@melindacoombs2771]

I often remember those who couldn't make it this far...sometimes I feel I take the risk to love again just for those who can't just yet. As though I walk on the frozen lake to test it's strength for others. I say now...live for those who cant. 🎶💜

[@marycoer8290]

@@melindacoombs2771 ❤❤❤

[@gabrieleannalesch2084]

❤

[@veganvocalist4782]

@@melindacoombs2771 such beautiful wise words , thank you melinda , we recently said farewell to our very dear dog daughter after almost 15 years of her profound love and guidance . We miss her all the time and I now how it feels to be truly loved . She I am sure is proud of us as we deal with the loss until we all meet again ;D glad you and your lovely energy are still with us

[@yurysoldatov5865]

Вам привет и низкий поклон из Москвы! Спасибо Вам за Ваше доброе сердце и Ваши песни, которые трогают и волнуют душу. Здоровья Вам и всего самого доброго! С уважением, Юрий, 66 лет.

[@mountainbound1315]

Soulful song. Great guitar playing. Stunning rockwall. Beautiful lady. Rock on sister. 🤘

[@KatShotz]

The sound of your guitar pure beauty. Blessings Melinda

[@karenbmorgan5415]

There you go folks! You're going to have days where you want to end your life, and then you are going to live long enough through the hard times to now influence over 41,000 people around the world with your beauty and grace and wisdom and love. Life is hard. Life is a process. Trust the process. Please stay. Choose Life. I'm so very grateful, you Melinda, chose to live. We love you! :)

[@PatRuppel]

You're such a light 🕯️ in the world, Melinda. Your words probably saved someone's life today and that's a gift. Thank you for sharing and putting yourself out there. It matters. God love and bless you. ✨💕

[@peggyschmidt7715]

I'm so glad you are still here Melinda,God Bless You ❤

[@MeganZopf]

Another beautiful song from a beautiful person. My youngest brother Leslie took his life after her turned 16. My oldest brother Monty found him and never mentally got over it. He had a heroine habit due to longstanding back pain, and in 2013 he overdosed and died. My remaining living brother Dale lived in constant depression loosing both brothers. He was my anchor in life. Dale was the one who went to all the funerals with me inclunding my son Sean's funeral who died January 23rd, 2020. On October 1st that same year, Dale ended his life. I remember going to his funeral feeling lost and looking for him because HE was the one who was always by my side at funerals but now he is gone. Now I live with the simple things like my granddaughter who is 11 now. I would NEVER want her to experience a fraction of what my heart has dealt with. Right after my son Sean died, Covid hit us and we were all locked down. I tried to talk to somebody but there was nobody available so I swam alone. The only thing that carried me was art. I painted nonstop and still do. Art is my saving grace and people like Melinda make life worth it for just one more day, one more minute and sometimes one more second.Melinda is a beautiful soul in our universe 💜💜💜

[@melindacoombs2771]

It's a long journey back to love....I hope you never have to walk it alone again...I know of at least one who loves you dearly...me.🎶💜

[@MeganZopf]

@@melindacoombs2771 Thank you for being kind

[@mariannevalencia9960]

That'a lot to go through in a single lifetime. My heart goes out to you Megan. You are obviously very strong! Be proud of yourself and know that you are loved. Sending you big hugs and much love! ❤

[@veganvocalist4782]

I only wish I could hold you , coz my words simply don't feel like enough , from us here in Cornwall, UK Megan , love to you and your grand daughter

[@vvindfall3952]

❤❤❤ this comment section won't allow for how much I feel for you. Thank you for being here.

[@aidanpartridge713]

The hardest thing I’m facing is hitting the reset button on my friendships and where to live. I need to rebuild my friendships to be with healthy, loving characters. I keep worrying and catastrophising about where to relocate and restart, I sometimes feel so alone I struggle to go on, there are not enough older people in my life to help remind me rough times come and go. So thank you for just being you. It’s a healing and reassuring thing to have a older wisdom to keep pushing through. You lift my spirit and help push us through. I love you too. And everyone reading. So- blessing to you all in this life, this strange, wild, beautiful, crazy life.

[@bigcatproductions2789]

Growing pains , more success is the answer , keep moving on , good and great things will happen .🤓

[@lilymcalister1825]

I feel everything you said. Moving on... so hard but we just need to believe the universe will open up for us. Answers will come... just keep trying to move forward. Start packing. That's what I'm doing. I don't know where I'm going yet but I need to declutter and pack up....get ready for a move. You're not alone. 💜💜💜

[@user-ev8fn1nj2m]

Same here im in flor-ida n want OUT but don't no where 2 go so started downsizing getting ready 2 get ready! May u find urs as I search 4 mine

[@samanthabarnes1681]

As a person who has moved so much that a friend called me gypsey, perhaps consider this...The things you might be seeking may be found where you are. Are you a good friend to you? Start with one good thing that makes you happy. Friendships can be fluid and people change. I have learned that if you are open to new things, right where you are now...your life will improve remarkably. To anyone reading this, wishing you love and frienship and peace❤

[@aidanpartridge713]

@@samanthabarnes1681 I have moved, travelled around, but always assumed that I had an area of good to keep going back to. But now I have outgrown it! That’s what is so tough! We outgrow it all at some-point. And I agree to look within is just as important.

[@barbiec4312]

You are a gem. Thank you for being here. ❤

[@charlesharper7292]

Nothing much nicer than a lovely lady in the beautiful countryside strumming a 12 string. ❤️🌹

[@RenayEmond]

The way you HUG YOUR GUITAR 🎸IT'S LIKE YOU ARE HUGGING US ALL, MELINDA ❤THANK YOU

[@matilijapoppy1140]

🩵🪶🕊️

[@lilymcalister1825]

Beautiful song. I just lost my wife 5 months ago. I miss her terribly. I miss talking w her, laughing w her....everything about her. The loneliness is thee worse, I agree. 30 years w someone was more than half of my life w her. She was thee most amazing g woman I have ever ever known. I look forward to being reunited with her someday, I really hope. Thank you for such a beautiful song. You touch my soul... in a good way.

[@TheEvaluna1975]

I'm now convinced that the main purpose of our existence is to feel and to surrender to what is... everything else is a delusion... we are all perfect and complete, and we need nothing else! Thanks for reminding us about that! Keep touching hearts with your music and kind words! 🙏❤️🎸🎵 🤗❤️

[@karenarden1856]

Thank you for being a great encourager Melinda, spreading love and joy to all who need it, and that's all of us!! ❤

[@jackiemckinney5793]

Your sweet spirit really does come thru your music my friend. I know you loved this person deeply but you are turning the lost around and I am so happy to see your little smiling face from time to time. Yes maam, YOU have a lot of love to give, so give it. You just open up and give it! Seems we all see you and love you too. Keep on my luv.🤗 🌈 🎶

[@gerd2213]

Oh Melinda ... lying here in Bed with a lot of teardrops falling down ... You're so a lovingly warmhearted woman ...and - sorry - I'm helpless searchin' for the right words, in my rusty old School-English (over 50years ago) ... I send you such a lot of warm hugs, far far away from Germany 🤗🫶🤗 May God - (or anyone else?) bless You for your hole Live ...🙏💖 ...only a 67y old Gerd 👴

[@gabrieleannalesch2084]

❤

[@user-cx9ce8eo8f]

Ни слова не понимаю , но мне нравится эта женщина , её голос , музыка , прекрасные пейжазы ! Будь счастлива и здорова , Миранда !💖💖💖💐💐💐💐💐

[@maryannslane1024]

High Priestess of Old..I sing your praises & give thanxxx for your loving spirit who uplifts all who hear your reminders to cherish ourselves & other's ❤ amen/aum

[@Sablecat22]

Thank you beautiful soul for the lovely music! How wonderful it is that you share from the heart. Wish more people spoke from that sacred place. Thanks again for sharing... Luv from the west caost of BC Canada. ~♥~

[@ltodd79]

"Under every responsibility fulfilled, there lies a treasure." Oh Melinda. I'm so glad I found you!

[@ElizaDawn222]

Such a beautiful voice, beautifully played.... Everytime I hear your songs they speak to my heart. ❤ Thank you always. I love you too. 🤟

[@user-rs6fk1vu6q]

Same! Her voice is beautiful and meaningful. We’re so lucky to have found her. 🤗

[@RenayVildhjarta]

Oh how MY SWEET MELINDA ...HOW YOU SOOTHE a very weary soul ❤

[@ahumaniguess4078]

I’ve had treatment resistant depression for almost ten years now. I never had an event that contributed to my depression and anxiety it’s just a chemical imbalance I happen to inherit. After years of therapy I’m trying my 13th medication now and it’s hard to say I haven’t thought of giving up. I’ve survived two attempts 6 years ago. My family and pets sometimes are my only reasons to keep going. Having at least one reason to keep going has kept me alive this long. This video is now one of my reasons. Thank you for your words of compassion ❤

[@artemisXsidecross]

Suicide may be the most fundamental philosophical question we may ask. Albert Camus’s ‘The Myth of Sisyphus’ helped me deal with it by understanding resilience and perseverance as tools for making sense when emotions fueled by despair can run wild and untethered. Training your heart is not much different than working with a spirited canine or horse and turning that troubled spirit into a partnership that becomes something greater than the sum of their parts. ☮

[@ritaleeder8638]

Danke, dass Sie sich uns allen so offenherzig zeigen . Ihre Musik und vor allem auch Ihre Worte sind von großer Weisheit, und tun mir gut. Denn man spürt: alles selbst erfahren, erlitten und durch gegangenen...immer weiter und weiter. Sorry, cannot say it in englisch. Herzliche Grüße aus Österreich. ❤

[@karenpowers2225]

SO NICE!!! It's great to know that at the end of a long, hard day I can come here and find solace in these heartfelt lyrics flowing through you dear lady!!! Being a songstress and a guitarist and working your soul into each piece of art that you create is such a joy and a blessing!!! 🎉❤😊

[@nmurray2152]

I hope and pray that thousands of people find this video and listen the whole thing because God is using your life experiences and music (even while you’re trying to figure Him out ) to help folks that just might feel the way you described here. Keep sharing the love and may you feel the love coming back at you from us and from Him. Blessings to you, dear one.

[@cosimaflumerfelt4802]

beautiful song and scenery

[@maryannslane1024]

I have resent this to several people wanting them to feel uplift I did when hearing you❤ YOU ARE A TREASURE & also my therapy when I need some truth😊

[@deadbassguitarist7596]

Спасибо за Ваше творчество, за прекрасные песни и мелодии!!! Желаю Вам крепкого здоровья, счастья, процветания и долголетия❤️😘!

[@marylowder2931]

Very nice guitar skills, and heartfelt sweet song.

[@JukieBear]

You make the cells in my being dance! Thank you for your song and easy guitar expression🧸🤗💐💕🙏

[@Fer-wo2pm]

I have been having suicidal ideations this week and cried when I read the description, before even hearing your song, because knowing that someone as full of life and bright as you, who gives so much, can feel the same way as I do, made me feel so comforted and safe somehow. Everyone feels it sometimes... so maybe I can be okay too, somehow... Thank you for who you are. Thank you.

[@Julie-bq6iz]

@Fer-wo2pm I want you to know that I am happy that you and me and Melinda are all in the world sharing moments like this. I am happy that you are here. I hope that things will get better for you. Bless you. ❤

[@Fer-wo2pm]

@@Julie-bq6iz Thank you ❤️

[@melindacoombs2771]

Stay.....let the power of the moments speak..and see the world you have come to visit and learn from...what you need is here...though waiting is not our best suit. Moments at a time...will add together if you find the living world in its pure and beautiful state. Love...is organic and in everything alive. Even plants can acknowledge you. I love you dearly...don't go.💜🎶

[@mariolafilipp9723]

Nigdy nie poddawaj się ! Nigdy ! Jesteś dzieciakiem Boga ,a on chce ,żebyś żył ! Życie jest cudem , a ty jesteś nim ! 💓

[@katherineashley5712]

Thank you Melinda, for another sweet video and beautiful song. You are truly a precious soul. I love you sweetie. Take care.

[@aprilwilcher3311]

Thank you, beautiful lady, for sharing some of your life with us. Your videos calm me in these hectic times. You are my “five minutes” you always mention. I love you to pieces🥰

[@teresamartin8344]

I'm so happy you're here to share your wisdom. You are a very special lady. I love you!

[@RenayVildhjarta]

Oh My Oh my MELINDA 😍 YOU KNOW US 💘Right in the HEART , Soul & Personal EXPERIENCE ? Are an ANGEL of MERCY! 🙏SENDING YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORDS, THOUGHTS & SENTIMENTS to those that will HOPEFULLY hear how absolutely TRUE they are❣ It is so Heart quenching; your HONESTY, COMPASSION, ELOQUENCE, UNDERSTANDING and GRACE. You are an ANGEL 💯 Sending Great Gratitude & Appreciation, Big Blessings & LOVE, Many Mercies & Compassion and All the Luck & Joy🍀✌🏽❤✊🏽🇨🇦May All be Free from Suffering

[@LeticiaUPC]

Lindo!!! Even though I have some difficulty understanding all the first time, the harmony of your music is so beautiful, that makes is easy. ❤ Edit: after listening to all the video, I have to say, that all life matters, I was one wondering the same as you did. Sometimes it's so, so hard, but when my shadow starts saying "people don't care", I know it's a lie. I know we all matter to this word. ❤ Thanks the Creator you are here, giving us your beautiful music. 😍

[@SANDRA-ez4ic]

When you say you weren't easy to care for it blows me away!!! You seem exactly the opposite of that! Whatever happened to change your mind and keep you here we are all the more blessed because of it. Thank you Melinda!

[@jsams4990]

It is important that you are here ❤ and so glad you talked yourself out of suicide. We all have a purpose in this life but sometimes it takes a while to find it ♥ It starts with loving ourselves and we may need someone else to show us how. Thank you for being here and being you 😊 and reminding us that we are all worthy. Love you too ❤

[@amy83079]

Melinda - You’ve amassed more than 42k followers in just a couple of months-that’s phenomenal!!! And the thing is, we flock to your channel because we love you. That’s it -just pure love ❤❤

[@carissamarie8002]

Simple things. My first grand child was born on Tuesday, an image of her mother. I am seeing an old college friend whom I have not seen since 2018 and we're going to a library book sale tomorrow. After a hard day of medical treatment, I get to come home and rest. My handsome black cat doesn't leave my side. Simple things. I suffered a brain injury last year and I am in rehab. This week was challenging. I am going for a test on Monday to screen for cancer. I am not nervous.. (yet), results Wednesday. I lost a daughter to estrangement and a husband because of my injury. But I am not alone. I have friends. I have (some) family.... and I have you! I get so excited when I see you have posted and today's video was by far, the most impactful and poignant video. Thank you for the song and your beautiful spirit. I'm glad you stayed. I'm here today. I'm gonna give it another day, each day and live life to the fullest. Many blessings to you❤

[@Julie-bq6iz]

Hello Carissa Marie! I am praying for your tests to come back with positive news. I wish you well! ❤

[@melindacoombs2771]

Congratulations on that new baby...my love and thoughts to you.💜🎶

[@marion7599]

Hello Carissa Marie, I also pray for your tests to come back with positive news🌹💝 All is getting well❤

[@user-rs6fk1vu6q]

I’m praying for you as well! 🙏🏼🩷

[@mariannevalencia9960]

I am praying your tests come back negative for cancer and that you have many happy years with your new grandbaby!

[@mainerockflour3462]

Through the genuine laughter, smell of flowers, the laughter of children, your soulful songs are God's Light reflecting through🌻💖🍭

[@Ja_s-per]

I, Love you and your "Spirit!"... 🙏

[@wyld_thang]

I lost my mom when i was 4, and her body died when i was 27(im 59 now). Your kind voice and manner, and how you hug your guitar helps me not feel so much like an orphan. Thank you so much for the songs and words you post.

[@JoseBail-if2si]

É uma delícia ouvir essa voz. Ela toca maravilhosamente . Puro talento. Parabéns.

[@Monika-tn8vb]

Thank you so much for being here💓🎉my heart is full with love and joy and YOU make me feel it 🎉thank you 💓🍀💛💚💙💜🤗🌞🌸

[@tara2tone]

Thank you for sharing. Life can be too much sometimes, but you’re reminding me of the simple things…

[@MultiTamsen]

I just found you recently. Love your talent and your 'realness', you're very calming, so refreshing...God has blessed you, do you know that? Yes, He certainly has...❤

[@luvettabirdsong2981]

Thank you for your music and opening up about your past and your feelings. I been feeling low the past few days. Im here at work crying after hearing you talk about suicide. I sure love hearing you talking about this

[@sabinefanger827]

Much love and my prayers for you..❤ ‭‭1 Corinthians 12:12-13 KJV‬‬ [12] For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. [13] For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

[@dianaartist4351]

Your spirit is contagious and Thank YOU! The truth resonates here. Blessings

[@azsinger49]

Melinda, I so look forward to your videos. You are an accomplished guitar player and song creator. Your message to those who might be thinking of ending their life was so well presented. I know and accept your love for me. I want you to know that I love you back. With much love and respect from Arizona.

[@senyjasna8179]

Bonjour Mélinda, je vous découvre aujourd'hui, et j aime votre Musique et votre authenticité ! Je suis à Paris en France, et j apprend à jouer de la guitare depuis 7 mois , je chante depuis longtemps, mais mon rêve était de m accompagnée à la guitare. Vous me motivez encore plus quand je vous vois, j ai 54 ans. J ai aussi penser à quitter ce monde tellement de fois, j ai beaucoup guérie des blessures d enfances, pardonner, compris les personnes qui m ont fdu mal. Le pardon est important et la compassion, et comme vous le dites, ça rend les personnes triste si nous le faisons. Ce chemin sur cette planète est difficile pour certains, mais je suis fière d etre qui je suis avec mon parcours . La nature, les animaux, la musique, la natation m ont beaucoup aider et la mer. Merci pour votre musique continuez à nous Enchantée. 💖🙏💖

[@cosimaflumerfelt4802]

I got to a place like that too a few times when I just felt no peace, hope or love and wanted to die.

[@chifreak6]

I don't know you Melinda. I caught one of your videos awhile back. Months...the vibe you give off right away got me. This is only the 3rd of your videos I've seen. And I HAD to comment...you are the gentlest & comforting soul I have EVER seen & heard...so much so. 🥹 The way you speak. Mannerisms. You got me when the song was done & told about your attempt. Instantly I cried. Cuz I know what that's like...not just one time either. That was all about a dozen years ago but seems like a year. I'm 61 now & yes. I still struggle w/anxiety & depression. In fact, lately it's been REALLY REALLY tough. Tonite when I watched this video, yea I got chills & cried but I'm starting to believe you were put here to possibly 'help ' others cuz mam, I feel VERY calm ATM. You have no idea how much you helped Tonite...we ALL love you very much Melinda. Btw. I love your hair. Can't wait for mine to be that color. 😅 Stay safe wherever you may go. Hugs & music! 🫂✊🫶 🎶

[@amymartin6123]

The love of my life took his life Feb 1. It's been 79 days now living without his beautiful soul. Your music has comforted me through this tragic horrible experience called grief. Thank you. Xo

[@melindacoombs2771]

My heart goes out to you...those who wait behind are so precious...he feels your love...don't stop ever.💜🎶

[@bonniefiona7943]

🫂

[@chris-mp2py]

Been 5 yrs for me same thing. Paths will open up for you as you go, try to be open to them~you know your love would want that for you. Be strong❤

[@bobblakemore4427]

Nokomi,s Nukumi, Squanet, Femme sage, Mulher sábia, Wijze vrouw, Vis kvinna, Σοφή γυναίκα, 현명한 여자, Bilge kadın, Mądra kobieta, Viisas nainen, Moudrá žena, wise woman. Beautiful...

[@user-ox3hf1qh4b]

You’re a Gift, a sparkling 💎. Thank you, Giovanna 🫶🫶🕊️🕊️❣️❣️

[@joseaugustoalves7461]

MELINDA anjo que veio ao planeta terra para acalmar a alma e o coração de quem ama de verdade ❤🌷🌻🌹👍🙋‍♂️🇧🇷

[@silviadietze522]

💜🙏💜

[@jeanlilley3139]

I'm glad you are still here and sharing your love. You are loved.

[@marisajones6928]

Good afternoon! ☀ You give me great support! Thank you so much, Melinda! ✨ I love you too! I love you music! 🥰

[@ArtisticallyArranged]

This touched me so much Melinda. Today, I met a Cousin who I had never met before. We spent hours talking like we had known each other forever and in that short time, he showed me more caring than any of my other family members have ever shown in my whole life. If I had taken myself off this earth, like I have wanted to do so many times in the past, I would never have had this beautiful moment. 💗

[@marypierce8708]

Sweet, sweet Melinda. I see you, as do many more of us out here. You are really special, & I think you have so much love to give that it may sometimes overwhelm you! Please don’t stop doing what you’re doing, we need you! Just think, Jonna Jinton brought you to us, it was meant to be! Never underestimate what an impact you have on many people out here. I think we’re all searching for something. Maybe in that search we all found each other, & you! God Bless you! Much love from West Va.❤️

[@natalienaicele3955]

Beautiful woman! Beautiful means what you look like, what you do, what surrounds you, the atmosphere you create. A beautiful woman. Thank you

[@yvonneh1457]

Hi Melinda... What a wonderful message and song you delivered on this video! 💖 I once had those same thoughts, but at the time I also had a 3 year old daughter who is the sole reason I did not do it! 💓 I am now the happiest I've ever been... three grown kids, and three beautiful grandbabies and I love my life! 💞 Ending ones life is a permanent "solution" to a temporary problem and is NEVER worth it!!! Things change... people change... and if you want your situation to change, you have to do something about it. Take that first step to the happiest days of the rest of your life! Thank you, Melinda, for this beautiful song and message! I'm so happy you chose to live and be able to share your talent and wisdom with us 💓💓💓

[@mindysmith4645]

Mic on a stick! Held down by rocks! That was beautiful, Thankyou for being you

[@markmcarthy596]

Sometimes time catches up with you, it seems you've captured it.

[@markmcarthy596]

❤

[@kissthefiddler]

Thank you for still being here. Thank you for being real. Thank you for being you. You make this world a better place. I love you back.

[@irisselcho6263]

I want to thank you sooo much for your wonderful song! I love to listen to you and your heartwarming words ❤ Almost all my life I'm struggleing with deep depressions, but I will never give up my hope. I'm happy with simple things and the love of my friends and my daughters. ❤❤❤❤❤ Lot's of love and light for you, my dear! Iris from Germany 😗

[@oceansams5886]

Beautiful. I miss my guitar. It was one my husband gave me in 1978. Anyway, my guitar was stolen. It had so many happy and cherished memories of a time I thought love would last to the end. Now I have no husband or guitar 😢.

[@jokingrudolf76]

I'm so thankful for you. I was feeling so broken and in a very dark place-feeling very much alone. Then I stumbled across your videos and met your heart. What a special and beautiful soul you are. I feel I have found a kindred spirit in you. Thank you for sharing yourself, your vulnerability, your honest insights and your love. I think you are a wonderfully gifted teacher. I'm glad you are here. Much love to you dear one.

[@justindiamond8353]

Melinda Such a gr8 message you shared today thank you and love the sound of your guitar and the songs you write...beautiful scenery as well ..please take care and know your loved by many !!❤

[@melanieevansmartin5232]

I grew up in Utah. Diamond fork canyon is a very special place to me. I haven’t been there for such a long time. I dream about though, a lot. I live far away now from that place I love. Thank you Melinda for going to Diamond fork canyon area and for singing your beautiful song. Thank you for wise words of love and caring. I love you. 🌻🌼🌸🌺🪷

[@LoriCarter1111]

Love and blessings to you soul tribe sister. Keep sowing these seeds of light. This world is getting darker and we need more light warriors.

[@ErZwo]

You go on, 🙏 ministering to us 🎼💖🎼 Sweet Melinda, great gifting the Lord gives you…Jesus is here.- comforting every heart 💖 🎼🎼🎼

[@cleofasmartins3439]

I really love the style you sing and play on the guitar, ma'am. Amazing! Thank you for sharing it. Greetings from Brazil.

[@hebulanebula]

I always wonder .. what makes someone so sad, they feel they have no one to talk to. Breaks my heart. Bless your sweet soul Melinda ❤☮️🎶🌅 you put sunshine in mine! ☺️

[@Julie-bq6iz]

A hug, from me to you. Love you, sister Melinda. This song and your words made me smile and cry at the same time. Bless you. ❤

[@bbowen1751]

Melinda, your love for people, gratitude for the messages sent to you, and encouragement to people struggling with whatever is, that would make them want to end their life, sounds like the holy spirit within you. This is what Jesus tells us to do, love one another, and care for each other. I pray that one day the creator you wonder about, may be clearer to you. God blesses us with people like you. Your music and soft voice are a gift to us from Him.Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@Deserthome333]

I am 83, I play a 4 string tenner guitar, but not very well. You are an inspiration for me to keep trying. Thank you

[@alessandraf.5534]

You're so lovely and precious! Thanks for every word and song, such a relief. I'm an autistic person from Italy and I love you. ❤🙏

[@jenigleason6697]

Melinda, I adore your songs and I honor your being-ness. The way you show up and share your heart so vulnerability is tremendously touching and inspiring! Your unconditional love for your audience is indoubtedly genuine. And so I say to you, truly authentically, that I love you! Keep up the beautiful work, sister. It's a pleasure to share this journey with you!

[@BerniceRueden]

Your inspiration to me in my late years has encourage me to stop feeling it's the end and it's a new chapter of life on this earth which I know really not that long when you think of eternal life.... Go Girl continue your posting. Thank You.

[@zofiaguminska502]

Witaj Melindo, uwielbiam Ciebie słuchać. Pozdrawiam serdecznie ❤

[@Rainer_Landes]

Thank you for your music. Thank you for your words! Last week I revived my 12 string by putting on a new set of strings. I guess, it is due to your videos. I needed to use the lightest set that I could get. I am no more used to it.... The first money I ever earned, 50 years ago, I used to buy a 12 string.... Memories... It is wonderful to see your videos and listen to your music!

[@PENcilitis]

Sometimes someone just needs to know that someone else felt as low and desperate and despairing as they feel, but this other person just lived from minute to minute and hung on through all the fear and pain and disbelief that anything would ever get better. I think many people go through a feeling of not wanting to be here any more. When someone like Melinda comes along and shows us all, if you hang on and ride out the storm, eventually those dark clouds will lighten and the sun will come out again. Melinda, you are like the sun ❤

[@davidroberts5577]

I am so happy I came across your post beautiful soul. Another awesome song : Namaste 🕊️🦋☮️ The love of my life called and asked me ta' come spend the day with her. Because she was gonna kill herself that night. I did and her death has haunted me throughout my life .. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us all. Bless you 🕊️🦋☮️

[@Julie-bq6iz]

David, I am sorry for your loss. I wish you peace.

[@davidroberts5577]

Heartfelt thanks , may you have a blessed day 🕊️🦋☮️

[@zogh88]

This was uncanny. Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤

[@sonjapuetz]

This is a beautiful and lovely song. Thank you very much for this video. ❤ And yes, the simple things are what the life makes beautiful...look around, go out in the nature and have happiness to listen the birds or the river flow or seeing flowers, animals and the rock or clouds in the sky. All these simple things are great wonder in our life. Many wishes with love from Germany. ❤

[@tanyaart9467]

Спасибо, Мелинда, за вашу искренность и обаяние, вы вселяете надежду на лучшее.

[@janeyoung4844]

Hi Melinda. Sending you a hug and some love From Aussie.❤ The world has become so overcomplicated . More than ever, we have to remember what it is like to be human . I'm glad you stayed . Simplicity is freedom .❤

[@amyslifebynature]

❤❤❤!!! Thank you🙏 for sharing your talents, your beautiful music and your heart. My nephew first introduced me to you and sent me one of your songs. You were playing guitar in Utah with the snow capped mountains behind you and wearing this really neat Native American print jacket, and I instantly fell in love with your soul. You are such a talented musician and I love the way that you speak through your music and share your heart and your soul with us. Keep on creating… And inspiring… For you are truly a gift from God and so many can benefit from your wise words of wisdom, from your life experiences and from your gifts. So keep sharing them❤. I’m so grateful to have found you on here and to be able to share your talents with others. You inspire me. I’m sending much love and light your way.❤🥰🤗❤️🙏.

[@YvonneMelvin]

That’s the first video I saw today. Shared with my family on Mother’s Day. Brought me to tears, that song. 😭😭 As I say, it poked a hole in my heart. I told my husband your songs remind me of Gordon Lightfoot, RIP Sir. You are my new housework listening to music. I love doing housework now. 😂😂

[@SkategardenInc]

SO REAL

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

You are such a precious soul. I have just picked my guitar up after 27 years and trying to get these old fingers to work again. You give me inspiration and hope. Have a wonderful and blessed day!

[@pattylopez6226]

I am grateful for everyone in this community, kniw that you all are loved and that you are enough. Thank you for being part of this world, God bless you all.

[@Rachel16657]

Oh Melinda, how touching, you brought tears to my eyes, I am so sad that you felt you wanted to die. I love you too. The simple things are the best. I am glad you have found someone who you believe cares for you. I can't imagine that but my family adore me and I adore them I am SO lucky in that way. X

[@Kate_Mikhailova]

Thank you, Melinda for the song and for the message. I just wanna say, that I love you too. And I love everyone reading this. God bless you.

[@evelynpelkey1393]

Your passion has met it’s purpose. You bring beauty to my stressed world. Thank you 💚

[@jomusk7089]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. We are stronger than we know but by the grace of God we endure. Your spirit is courageous !! God loves you more than you will ever know ! So proud !! Peace & Love to you my dear ! 💕

[@mariannehans1200]

I made a very long way to find your voice...but when i hear your music,i close my eyes and i see wild and free bords...beautiful free mustangs, my Angel you re my Light and my spiritual guide i love you ❤❤❤

[@mwsroe]

We must never underestimate the hole we would leave if we chose to leave! You have touched me deeply this morning, Thank you so much, your simple message is an important one and beautifully put ❤