Melanie Hanni

Hi there my name is Melanie Hanni,

The name Hanni is Swiss and originates from Switzerland.  Very fitting for me as two of my favorite foods are Swiss cheese and Swiss Chocolate.  Melanie means dark beauty, I was named after Melony in Gone With The Wind.   I am my husbands dark haired beauty.

I am a wife, mother of 4, and grandmother of 6.   I love my family, they are the world to me.    I have a great husband who has supported me and our family for 30 plus years of marriage.  My grandkids call me gramie Hanni.   I am famous for Gramies Candies – I am told over and over I make the best toffee they have ever tasted.   Everyone including my kids are saying I should go into business, if anyone would like to try it contact me for pricing.

My priorities are in order – God, Husband, Family, and Career.    I inspire others to enjoy Health, Prosperity, and a Vision for Your future.

My family tells me I am an excellent cook and I love to share my recipes, they love coming for holidays and other meals.  One son came home and said no one cooks like you mom, I told him I’ve had a lot of years to practice and his sweet wife will improve.

Health is so important to me, we take it for granted, then when something happens and we no longer enjoy it, it becomes everything to us.   I am a Natures Sunshine Independent consultant for that reason.   Natures Sunshine products have changed my health and families for the better.    I chose them not only because of quality but affordability, if you can’t afford to buy nutrition for the whole family it doesn’t do you much good.   I know this is what families are looking for so I share these products with others, I have found it to be the BEST work at home business ever.

As I looked at family, friends and neighbors, I saw a problem most of us were facing – debt is huge in many lives, everyone just trying to make ends meet, I found United First Financial and the Money Merge Account - this zero debt calculator offers a FREE Personal analysis to determine if you quality for the program – Basically it is a Debt – Mortgage dashboard – or instrument panel helping you eliminate debt in record time.

Last but not least toxic free skin care is a must for any woman who loves beautiful skin and looking her best without the chemicals.   We have beautiful cosmetics and offer a signature color print analysis – helping you find the most beautiful colors for your complexion and hair.

I look forward to serving you – if any of these things interest you – please contact me for more information info@doggonedebt. com 208-684-3065

A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.

When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.

About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door.  A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands.   He said, “Sir, you don’t know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life.  He saved many lives that day, as he was carrying me to safety a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly.

He often talked about you, and your love for art.  ” The young man held out a package. “I know this isn’t much.  I’m not really a great artist, but I think your son would want you to have this.”  The father opened the package.  It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man.  He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting.  The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears.  He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture.

“Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me.  It’s a gift.”   The father hung the portrait over his mantle.  Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.

The man died a few months later.  There was to be a great auction of his paintings many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for the collection.  On the platform sat the painting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel.  “We will start the bidding with this picture of the son.  Who will bid for this picture?”  There was silence.

Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, “We want to see the famous paintings.  Skip this one.   “But the auctioneer persisted. “  Will somebody bid for this painting.   Who will start the bidding?  $100, $200?” Another voice angrily. “We didn’t come to see this painting.  We came to see the Van Goghs, the Rembrandts.  Get on with the real bids!”  But still the auctioneer continued.   “The son! The son! Who’ll take the son?”

Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room.  It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. “I’ll give $10 for the painting.”   Being a poor man, it was all he could afford. “We have $10, who will bid $20?”  “Give it to him for $10.  Let’s see the masters.”   “$10 is the bid, won’t someone bid $20?”     The crowd was becoming angry.  They didn’t want the picture of the son.  They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections.  The auctioneer pounded the gavel.  “Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!”

A man sitting on the second row shouted,  “Now let’s get on with the collection!”  The auctioneer laid down his gavel.  “I’m sorry, the auction is over.”  “What about the paintings?”   “I am sorry.  When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned.  Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings.  The man who took the son gets everything!”

God gave His son over 2,000 years ago to die on the cross.  Much like the auctioneer, His message today is:  “The son, the son, who’ll take the son?” Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16

Christmas Thoughts – poem by Helen Steiner Rice

Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees,
Around the world below,
With tiny lights like heavens stars,
Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
Please wipe away your tears,
For I am spending Christmas with
With Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs,
That people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can’t compare,
With the Christmas choir here.
I have not words to tell you,
The joy their voices bring,
It’s far beyond description,
To hear the angels sing.

I know how you miss me,
I see the pain within your heart,
But I am not so far away.
We really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me loved ones.
You know I hold you dear,
And be glad for I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a memory,
Of my un-denying love.
After all, “Love” is the gift
More precious than pure gold.
It was always most important
In the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other,
Like my Father said to do.
For I can’t count the blessings
Or the love He has for you.
So have a Merry Christmas
And wipe away your tears.
For I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.

by Sarah Schieber

Rejoice in the Lord – It’s Christmas – poem by Helen Steiner Rice