Little Nuggets of Wisdom

Rose-Marie Brown lovingly known as Melonie was bornand raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and migrated to theU.S. in 2000 with her husband and two children, Nickaloyand Danielle Thomas. On July 4, 2019, tragedy struckMelonie's world when her son Nickaloy was killed in aboating accident.Losing a child, especially under tragic and unexpectedcircumstances, is a daunting experience for anyone.Melonie has been navigating this journey by relying onher faith and enduring Christian beliefs. With a deepsense of compassion and a desire to support otherparents who have experienced the same loss, Meloniecreated Nickaloy's Project, which offers grieving familiesa glimmer of hope during dark times. Today, Melonieworks in the healthcare industry; she also organizesand declutters homes for clients, friends, and family.In her spare time, she engages in activities she dreamedof as a child. This led her to earn a first-degree black beltin martial arts and become a sign language interpreter.When she is not working, sparring on the mat, or signingin front of an audience, Melonie enjoys playing andfollowing her favorite sport, tennis.Melonie lives in Florida with her husband.