Melissa Lewis

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I have an idea, but am working on manifesting the cash. I would love get a small line, that is the outline of the top ridge of the mountain you see when you look out over the river at my family's river cabin. Nothing fancy, just a line to denote the top and the ridges. I was planning on getting a word that resonates with my soul, like "strong" or "trust" or something that serves as a reminder to be at peace.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

My tiny little fairy tattoo I got when I was 18 says she is tired, her color has faded long ago, and she would like to be covered up by something that holds greater meaning and has more beauty.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I've been unemployed for two months. I would pay bills first literally. If it wasn't for church and the generosity and goodness of other people's souls, I would be homeless. Thanks to the church donations, we were able to come up with enough money to cover our rent. This month is due tomorrow, and I'm in the same boat. Secondly, I would bless someone else, to pay forward the grace and help that I've been shown. I would fund someone who would benefit from a boost, so they could do more than survi