Two Front Teeth

[killhannaah]

You are so amazing! :D So encouraging! What you say about your relation with God! :) God is so good! Be blessed! xo

[goldfishtime]

I actually like the lighting in the second part better. :)

<3

[lidiluvu]

2:01-2:36, yes yes yes yes yes! Ok, so I'm a peppy person, get over it. It doesn't mean my life is any easier than yours, it's because I choose to view it in a different way. I find joy in things that you ignore. Now, please stop commenting on my positivity and be positive with me =).

[MelvinMellieMelon]

oh my heavens. THAT PICTURE!! I don't even have a copy of that.

[jimmbboe]

Good to see you, Melinda! 6 kids in my family and no one lost a tooth from accident. Freakin' amazing! lol

[TheTunaNet]

Love that book. :] Great video!

[motocr92]

i lost my front 4 racing motocross recently. i know exactly what you mean when people call you out on it haha

[Voldey]

I never wanted to smile when I had braces. I thought I looked ugly as hell. I think I have only one picture of me with braces and it is at my opa's house.

[Friendswobenefits]

Your face was scarier than the crow noise.

[dmt543nerd]

I think it's awesome that you were able to just put it up in God's hands, and move on with your day to day life. It seems like a small thing, busted up teeth in the face of severe depression or loss, but some people definitely struggle more with vanity than others. I know I would have probably stayed in my room and cried until I was able to get them fixed. I seriously love the idea of life being lived as a romance with God. It changes every aspect of the relationship. :)

[knvkh]

You poor thing, you are too bright to keep "buying" into the mythical dogmas they (ignorantly) force-fed you, and too devoted (due to the years of force-feeding by loved ones) to truly confront your doubts.

[dmt543nerd]

@knvkh Hey, everyone is entitled to their own beliefs. It doesn't mean she's ignorant or dull because she believes what she believes. She made that choice under her own personal experience. I think that the fact you are coming to this channel and commenting something like that shows you are uncomfortable with your own beliefs. Who goes out of their way to say something like that?

[Snoopyrulz2]

I just love your videos, they always make me happier! I love that your so open about talking about god/your faith. It's encouraging! Can't wait to see more videos!

[Amberspaz55]

but I have hope and joy in the KAWWWWKAWWWW *evil glare* yep that's exactly what hope and joy looks like =P haha that bit cracked me up

[spazzycaffeine]

"Dear God, beer me strength." AMEN.

As soon as I heard "beer me," I bursted out laughing and yelled, "ANDY!" in my mind. Thank you for that. It made my day. :] Also I'm so sorry you had to endure that kind of attention from people.. I can't imagine how I would handle lacking front teeth.

[QtLibby09]

I was so happy when I saw you put a video up! :) And I LOVE the fact that you openly talk about your faith. As a fellow believer, it's really refreshing to hear a youtuber be straight about what they believe, instead of skirting around it to please viewers. Lovely to see your face again <3

[NatalieZenaLouise]

Kids are often at time the harshest with flaws, I know.

[AwKnees]

Would you mind telling me which day were you quoting for Utmost? (I am too lazy to flip through it despite the fact that it is RIGHT next to me!) I loved The Office reference! I had a black tooth for the majority of my childhood and now frequently forget that it was so. But looking back on the pictures...yeah, I can sympathize. :) Great to see you!

[ytmachx]

I lost two front teeth when I was 25. I know what you went through.

[THR33lives]

New video! Me gusta!

[hesthermay]

i'm so said i discovered you about the time you stopped doing your daily videos....

[emmfan09]

I had braces for more than three years, so I know all about fun stories involving teeth. At least you went out in public as though nothing were wrong! Also, kids can be pretty brutally cruel sometimes. It makes me wonder what things I said as a kid! hahaha

[iloveyou58121]

are you catholic, christian, morman? just curious, you did bring it up lol :) i like your bubbly personality, i shall press the subscribe button! =D

[nico3641]

I don't care what anyone says, You're my favorite !

[TheRealBullfrog]

Your vids make my day! Thanks for the encouraging words. DFTBA to you!

[lifein2011]

@XOnlyInMoviesX That is the sweetest, sweetest thing. <3 Thank YOU.

[sammorrow91]

troll troll troll troll troll... lol. jk. had to when i saw what you said on twitter. haha! love the videos melinda! :D look forward to seeing something from you again soon!

[lifein2011]

@sammorrow91 Hahaha. You are wonderful, Stephen.

[catzanecat]

Awesome as always. (:

[kayisfish]

"I have hope and joy-" *glare*

lol glad to see a new vid! hope your travels are going well

[LeonReichs]

awesome nice to see a new video up plz upload more I miss your unique uplifting insights

[ArbiterChrono]

I missed your videos!! Glad to see your back. :D

[PietkaMS]

You make vids quarterly now?? Lmao

[vicofour]

I hate to hear "soon" though.

[vicofour]

Haven't seen the vid yet but YAAAAY.

I am just happy to see you.

[heyheypurple]

beer me your next video :P

[ThisIsJefficus]

I was trying to decide what it was that makes you so enjoyable to listen to aside from what you have to say, which is always excellent and genuine. I may have put my finger on it when i realized you enunciate particularly well. Another great set of thoughts, good to see you!

[asimpleseed]

Haha, "Blessed their hearts".

[woahhhjadeyyy]

Good to see you again! The other day I was reminded of you when I had a server at a restaurant who had 'soli deo gloria' tattooed on his forearm. Hope you're enjoying your trip!

[lifein2011]

@woahhhjadeyyy Your comment made me grin so much. I'm enjoying my trip so much, thank you!

[iliveonplanetspace]

Kids always ask me "What are those red dots on your face?" (acne)

I say i got attacked by a dragon, a tiny, evil, dragon.

[QueenOfTheAubergines]

@iliveonplanetspace my mum told me a story of when I was little and I went up to teenage boy and asked "what's that all over your face?" Apparently he nice about it, but I honestly don't remember it happening xD

[lifein2011]

@iliveonplanetspace It been awhile since I've done this, but you definitely deserve something for that amazing comment. *hands cookie*

As someone who has struggled exteeensively with acne -- Ifeelyoubro. Kids would ask me the same question, and I would just laugh awkwardly. I'm going to steal your answer, hope you don't mind. :)

[iliveonplanetspace]

@lifein2011 Spread the tiny evil dragon love.

[mametmonster]

Anyone asking you if you're happy all the time should pay close attention to that murderous glare you gave to those birds.

[lifein2011]

@mametmonster *nods with knowing look*

[sunshiinemk]

That was a lovely message <3 & also, I love your hair! Your waves are darling!

[lifein2011]

@sunshiinemk Aw thanks so much. :) I might start doing it more often. It's so much more convenient.

Email to you in the works! :)

[myARTjournal]

i find that you had messed up teeth kinda funny and comforting. you see, i went the first 3 years of high school with a missing front tooth and a pointy, little one next to it. fortunately, no one ever really commented on it but i think it made me more reserved. which is good because i strongly believe that a friend to many is a friend to none! (i posted a picture on my tumblr if youre curious lol) misery loves company ;)

[lifein2011]

@myARTjournal Aw, wow. So encouraging to hear that you were encouraged! Solidarity. :)

[DreamerRealist]

Your strength of conviction is amazing :)

[lifein2011]

@DreamerRealist I love Him because He first loved me.

[DreamerRealist]

@lifein2011 You make a good point :)

[xilurata]

i've been watching you since January 1st and now it's December! this year flew by :)

[lifein2011]

@xilurata And you had the first, and lovely video response! Thank you so much for sticking with me!

[thestrangemango]

"You look like a vampire." Hahaa, children. Love them. :)

[lifein2011]

@thestrangemango Riiight? Bless their hearts.

[baddogonline]

R U gunna start a new channel, 'life in 2012'? ;)

[lifein2011]

@baddogonline Hahaha. No. But I won't leave YouTube, I promise. :)

[DreamfallenOne]

CAW CAW!

I love your videos :) I got excited when I saw a new one finally uploaded!

[lifein2011]

@DreamfallenOne <3

[Lolzilol123]

This seems a bit more "teenage-y" than your normal style. It's strange to see that you clearly had an issue with something that wouldn't be an issue for me. Bleh, I can't write this right, I don't mean to come across as mocking :(

It's quite interesting to see this more vulnerable and less self-assured, less certain side of you. It's brave of you to let us into your head that way, in my opinion much more courageous than showing your teeth in public.

[lifein2011]

@Lolzilol123 I understand. :)

You are so kind. Thanks for the lovely comment!

[tbrogan8009]

I love your videos so much, Melinda.

[lifein2011]

@tbrogan8009 Same to you, Taylor. :) OH and also, I freaking can't wait to read Inconnu!

[kipkayify]

This is random, but you have a really pretty voice. And I feel your pain, I chipped two of my teeth.

[lifein2011]

@kipkayify How sweet. And oh, my. Darling, I understand. hah. #solidarity

[stlouisgirl132]

From all of the horrible accidents that I've heard about atv's you couldn't pay me to ride one!

[lifein2011]

@stlouisgirl132 You are a smart, smart woman.

[Ramwhad]

I like you even more now because of The Office reference, it's always good to see Christian youtubers not worry about talking about faith. Beer us another video soon :)

[lifein2011]

@Ramwhad Hahaha. You are a joy. I hope I'll make another soon. I'm going to try to pack as many into December as possible.

[WeAllJuggleKnives]

Satan sent that bird hehe. Did you save the pieces of the teeth?

[lifein2011]

@WeAllJuggleKnives WORD. Spiritual warfare, hah.

Noooooo. I actually thought about saving them. But then I realized that's disgusting. haha. <3

[YourCourtastrophe]

Interesting. I was just thinking about you today. Wondering when I'd see a new video.

[lifein2011]

@YourCourtastrophe <3 Wish I could've been more consistent with videos these last few weeks, but I've been pretty busy over here.

[YourCourtastrophe]

@lifein2011 ^_^ We just appreciate your videos more when we do get to see them. Busy is good. I wish I was busy more. :p 

[ericnovak]

Christ gives us grace and as a result of that grace we can face anything. Grace = Cause, Hard work = effect.

[lifein2011]

@ericnovak *nods extravagantly*

[faeryfiction]

If there is something I could say without feeling like a stalker, I would. This is awkward. Otherwise, Yes, nice to see you back and alive. Good advice - "Christ is more than sufficient to meet our needs. Don't be afraid to face your problems."

[lifein2011]

@faeryfiction When we're weak, he is strong. :)

[xmarykatex83]

first!