Robert here - Melanie’s Makers, quilters, crocheters, friends, family, and visitors, Made With Melanie is up!Please check out our blog post that shares a little of the heart, motive and story of the film. If her story inspires you please share! For Melanie :) melaniekham.com/made-with-melanie-feature-documentary-debut/
Hi Robert .. my deepest and most sincere condolences to you and the kids and extended families .. I can't watch this without breaking down.. I can't get to terms that Melanie is no more with us .. I struggle to watch her tutorials.. my heart hurts so much 💔 😢.. I can't imagine just how you and the kids are dealing with this moment by moment .. she is in a beautiful place just gone ahead of us .. a Beautiful soul that beautified our world for a short time and her beautiful memories will live on in each one of us who learned so much from a sincere and avid crafter.. My first blanket I crocheted.. I follow Melanie's instructions.. Stay strong and blessed .. a friend from Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦
Robert... May God continue to give you His Wisdom and discernment for the days to come... He has a plan and purpose for you and your children.. May God continue to protect and provide for you.. please don't get swept up by the fame of hollyweird..... its the devils play ground ..
This was an amazing documentary! Thank you for keeping her vision alive and sharing these amazing memories with us all. You were very fortunate to have each other. I will miss her and remember her each time I crochet. I will keep her videos handy for times when I need a reminder/refresher. She was a great teacher and inspiration to me and so many others. Her heart remains second to none! ❤💕❤
Thank you for not removing her channel. She is still helping so many people even to this day. My hope for you and your children is to see how her love is still giving and encouraging so many people. God bless you and your children. 🙏
Yes she is. Her work, her beauty, her eyes and her spirit live on through her videos. May she Rest Peacefully in the arms of Jesus Christ forever and ever. Amen 🙏🏽
I'm an oncology nurse, and I've seen sad stuff, but I have to say I sobbed like a baby watching this documentary. Such a beautiful soul, her smile, her energy and her courage. Nothing about this beautiful woman to not love. I can't crochet, but what Melanie taught me, is to smile through pain, live life to the fullest and gratitude. I wish I would've known her. Thanks Robert, for this beautiful production. RIP Sweet Angel.
So you administer this deadly stuff? Do you have any ideas on this? Do people usually survive the deadly injections? Would you take chemotherapy if they diagnosed you with cancer? Ever wondered how you can absolutely not get it on your hands ....but you then easily can inject it into people's veins?
@@alessandropoggi-ls3tqwhile i agree that chemotherapy is poisonous, and personally I don't think I would choose to use it.... maybe, depending on the type of cance, I think your coment has no place on a video like this. This woman fought for her life and you get on here and point fingers at her? How dare you. You should be ashamed of yourself. I hope you don't find yourself in the throes of cancer someday with a blockage that needs removed or radiated, or chemotherapy to keep it at bay to buy you some time, and then have to stand by your judgmental statements and just die. None of us knows how we'll react when it's us, including you.
@@shannonscheffel7366 I am pointing fingers at the billion dollar modern cancer treatment.....and righly so. How dare YOU add meaning to my comment that I never intended?
34 year old Divorced Dad here, Found Melanie’s videos mid pandemic learning to make a quilt. Know her legacy continues to inspire people everyday! Her contribution to the world is still well on going.
This is a wonderful tribute! Melanie was an angel. I am a trauma surgeon in Ohio. I started with her video on how to crochet the salmon colored baby blanket about 12 years ago. I appreciated her clear instructions, but more importantly I appreciated the fact that she made me feel like I CAN do it and that imperfection is okay. In my line of work, imperfection is not okay, and I insist on the best for all of my patients, but as a result of this I have significant problems with anxiety. Crocheting helped me to overcome the anxiety. Being able to veg out, work forward, accept imperfection, and complete a project I am proud of has helped me to deal with the anxiety. I don’t think I fully acknowledged how much it helped me until one of my neighbors, a police officer, picked up crocheting too (naturally I referred him to her videos!) It’s wonderful to see in the comments how many other lives she touched.
Thanks for sharing about crocheting helping your anxiety. Recently I've been binge watching Texas Documentaries/ parent's heartbreaking stories of their young son or daughter who have died from fentenyl. I remember reading one 'commenter of a comment' mentioned he could never overcome addiction bc the drugs take away the trauma. I'm so glad you didn't succumb to drugs but to something as simple as learning to crochet to relieve stress. I think these young people today need a hobby or skill or a pastime to overcome their personal trauma..
In 2020 during the pandemic, I decided to learn a skill before I turned fifty, specifically crochet, in memory of my (grand) Ma. I wanted to make one thing well and donate it. I found Melanie’s “How to Crochet a Beanie - Beginner Tutorial” that she recorded on 8 April 2017 that is 24 minutes long and has had three million views - the thumbnail is Melanie wearing a yellow Beanie. Over the years, I have watched that one specific tutorial dozens of times and I have made 184 beanies which I’ve donated to KOGO (knit one give one) - a charity here in Australia 🇦🇺 Melanie’s legacy is far-reaching even to this day. It continues with every beanie that goes out to refugees, the homeless, women’s shelters, children’s charities, and anyone else who wears a donated crochet beanie. Thank you for teaching me how to crochet a beanie, Melanie 🙏 🇦🇺
That's amazing.. I am doing this in reverse, my son died last month and I want to learn to quilt so I can make a memorial keepsake from his clothes for my 3 other children. I originally watched this last year when it randomly appeared in my feed and it's beautiful, humbling and now has an even deeper meaning .. I am inspired by how well you have done ,that is Fantastic! With love from Wales UK 🏴
It’s an indication of your capacity for empathy and compassion that you feel such emotions for a lady with whom you have not met. She was such a good person and it’s difficult to conceive of there being any real reason why she had to suffer.
I go back to Melanie’s videos all the time to watch her tutorials and every time I pick up my crochet hook and yarn I’m reminded of her spirit and love of her gift to teach others.
I saw a Melanie tutorial for the first time yesterday. Loved the instructions and her spirit and demeanor. Today… this? What an homage to a fantastic, talented daughter, wife, mother and crafter. Life is frail. ⭐️
That broke my heart too. She was a warrior: an amazing young woman. Almost at 900k! I’ve been waiting for 1 million! She will get there.💗🙏🙏💗I loved her and will see her again. My husband was diagnosed with cancer 4 months ago. He’s a fighter just like her. Praise God!
What a beautiful documentary. Robert, you’ve done her proud. Melanie was such a beautiful person, an inspiration to many and such a ray of light for me when I began my UA-cam journey. She welcomed me with open arms and I’ll be forever grateful. My heart aches for you and your children. Although I’m sure she filled you with so much love to last a lifetime. Thank you for letting us into these moments, for sharing your story. Rest in peace sweet Melanie x
Bella thanks for this! 😭😭It wasn't an easy decision for us to show the world some of these moments but reactions like yours make me so proud of Melanie and her impact on the world!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I hope that you and your family are doing well. Grief is a tricky emotion because it’s not just one emotion to experience. It’ll always be with you and over time you learn how to cope to make the days easier. At least that’s what I hope for you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful soul. She had that super power when she would look at you and immediately you’re engaged. That’s how I felt watching Melanie’s videos.
"The sicker she became, the greater my love grew." Exactly THIS is the most painful, yet the most precious gift of dying ... one starts to recognize and care exclusively for the really important things!
Truer words have never been spoken 😢. I was a hospice nurse for over 30 years. I wonder how many family members remember WHO needs the support, love, kindness and unconditional acceptance. Fortunately, it was not often but there were times when the anger over a dying spouse would overflow and I would find my patient crying and with tremendous guilt over something a “loved” one had said. We pass this way but once, PLEASE be KIND!! Your anger has a time and place but save it until the time is appropriate. My reference point when patient situations were tense was, “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD”. AMEN. Thank you
Aww this got me in tears all through..sending love to you Robert and the kids all the way from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Sometimes we can't fully understand God's way but we gotta have to trust and have faith in him regardless of what this Life throws at us.. You are so strong..God Bless you and your two kids.
How does one explain the tears for someone you don't know personally? That was her impact on me. Her channel was the first one I saw when I decided to get back to crocheting after 40 years. Such a beautiful tribute to her life. Thank you Robert for sharing. May this help you and your children in your healing ❤️🩹
It seems like theres those few people that pass through our lives that have a light so bright it stays with us forever. I'm glad Melanie was that for you and so many... it was the blessing of my life to be a part of her life for so long, I'm forever grateful to her.
My answer to your question is we are all connected and can relate to each other's lives in our own special ways. I feel like there are no coincidences in who we meet and who touches our hearts. There's a reason for each one. I wish more people could realize that every thing we do matters. Every person we talk to, think about and love matters. It's a very small world. Much love to you ❤
@@RobertHam1 You have a part of Melanie in both of your children… she will always be with you Robert…she loved you so much…I could see that in her eyes and her smile. She was a beautiful woman..inside and out! Thank you for sharing her story! ❤️
I only ‘knew’ Melanie through her craft videos. Just sat and watched your thoughtful and heart-wrenching documentary. Thank you for sharing this tough journey @RobertHam1. Praying you and your family are able to find peace and comfort now one year later❤
I will never forget the day I had learned of her passing it was a huge shock and I miss her.. now I'm getting all teary....whenever I wanted to do something or forget how to do it Melanie comes to my mind. Mind you I still go over her video's she's taught me a lot for a long time. Watching this I'm still crying this is a beautiful and very heartfelt documentary thank you for sharing about Melanie's life she sure was very loved by so many she was a special person with a heart of gold. I know she wouldn't want us all to be sad she would want us to be grateful for what we have in our life and to enjoy life to its fullest. It is so true LOVE wins above everything. RIP beautiful Melanie xx PS: beautiful song towards the end...
@@JokerDon-qu4dfJoker I found your simple, straight up comment very comforting. It should be posted right off from the beginning. Before one even begins to watch this , heartbreaking, gut wrenching, haunting documentary. As a person battling cancer myself. What can be said about Melanie Ham? She was the best of the best of us. Yet her relentless, ruthless cancer took her young, vibrant, loving life. Despite the best doctors, hospitals latest groundbreaking treatments. The rug of hope & faith gets ripped out from underneath. Those of us who sit through this. The truth, and reality is for some of us. Melanies destiny will become ours too. So after shedding an ocean of tears. Feeling helpless and hopeless. Your comment Joker is a beacon of light dispelling the darkness. I thank-you for taking your time to post it! ❤😔
I didn't find Melanie until this year when my doctor diagnosed me with cancer. He explained I would have to avoid sun exposure. All my outdoor activities were no longer available to me. I needed help and I found Melanie 's tutorial in April 2022. Her video encouraged me and I began to make my first quilt it is taking a while but I am almost done. Thank you for not taking her videos down. She is teaching me new things and giving me courage through my cancer journey.
Just said a prayer for you, and I, too, am grateful to her husband for leaving up her videos. I started crocheting in 2021. Took last year off, but getting back on to start again.
@@SilverSnowstorm yes. She suffered so much. Getting married and not knowing her husband wanted to enlist. Being alone is Alaska to raise a child by herself for 15 months without a husband around. Then him wanting to go to film school and she supported the family, built up her own business and had to suffer with him through alcohol and spiritual issues-she being a solid Christian. And then the cancer. It is really sad. She was an incredible person who really cared about others.Now it seems he moved on…and remarried. It doesn’t Seem fair to her. But she is basking in glory in heaven, with Jesus and at peace.
@@debbiemartin2026 Thank you for sharing, I only watched a few of her crafting videos. I couldn’t watch the whole video as I deeply lost a family member to cancer, my great aunt has been diagnosed with cancer again after battling two different types of cancer. Cancer should become extinct, it doesn’t care who you are and I truly believe Melanie is in Glory. I have a slightly different belief in reincarnation, I truly believe there is a god out there. Gosh I didn’t realise he remarried, I hope he is ok and Melanie family are ok too. I know it takes time to heal. She will never be forgotten as she was a beautiful soul. I think what got me was seeing her deteriorate and her as a little girl. I could stop crying 😢 at those parts, sending lots of sympathy 💐 from the U.K 🇬🇧
I did not expect to be watching this today. I barely found her video of granny squares yesterday. It has thrown me for a loop. Im angry at what this stupid cancer did to her & the family. Im glad she is now healed. I just pray everyone left behind will also be healed. On earth its a great loss but not to her. The cancer did not have the last word & i won't reduce her to this cancer. I will try my best to live a better life. She has inspired me even if she is no longer here. I'm inspired to learn more, love more & live more. Thank you Ms Melanie! Good job on the video! Thank you Jesus for giving us Ms. Melanie!🤍
Damn, when I was 8 years old(I'm 14 now) I used to come home from school and watch your videos and crochet to them. It was my passion, I dont do it anymore but I would do anything to go back and relive those days. I came back today to see that she has passed and I nearly cried because all of my early memories came to a sudden stop. Melanie, you helped me a lot and I would never be able to thank you enough. Thank you so much Melanie. Rest easy in heaven🙏💕
Robert, that was absolutely beautifully done. My heart just breaks for you and your children. I lost my daughter at 40 to Cancer nad she fought with all her heart and soul too. We'll never know why, but I read one time, that when we meet the good Lord as well, we will have the answer as to why people like Melanie had to leave this earth so soon. You did a fantastic job on this video, you touched all of our hearts, God bless you.
So sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter . I have a 43 yr old son and a 41 yr old daughter I can’t even imagine . I’ve lost mom at 42 yrs old to lung cancer my dad at 70 heart attack two brothers 57 51 and and a nephew 44 to heroine . Life is not fair but my strong faith in Jesus has helped me get through life’s surprises . 🌻🌻🌻
I'm so sorry for your loss, cancer is so heartbreaking and life ruining. Thanks for the kind words, it's hard to see the purpose in why she had to go but she lived an amazing life and died with courage and she's forever my hero. God has her now.
Watching this was heartbreaking💔❤️🩹😢 To make such a bold & brave decision to share Melanie & your “togetherness” journey right to the very personal footage of her deteriorated body must of been very difficult. Not knowing her personally, but thankful for coming across one of her very simple beanie crochet tutorials, she was easy to listen to & her instruction on point! Her calm , beautiful personality shines through every tutorial. Melanie’s beautiful spirit will continue to live on and the night sky will shine a little brighter with her guidance. May she rest easy😇🙏🏻 May her love reign over you and your family always💞
@@tmaffeo Thank you Toni. I'm so sorry for your loss as well. It is hard to go through something like this and not be a Christian. A belief in God will get you through it because one day you'll see them all again.
I've never wept so hard in my life. But it changed something inside of me that I can't explain. Mel's story really puts things in perspective for me as a wife, mother and woman. Thank You Robert and all of the family for this gift. May God bless all of you!!
@@RobertHam1 it sure has touched me! I’ve watched Melanie’s story I don’t know how many times!! She is so beautiful! Robert- you are a good man by never leaving her side and by supporting her and comforting her! A lot men couldn’t handle it. Thank you for sharing her story!!
@@RobertHam1 it has. Infinitely. Deeper than you will ever know. I'm sorry you all had to live this. Thank you for sharing your story and Melanie's life, light, and LOVE. 🙏💓 I wish you all peace, and healing.
What a beautifully sad tribute of your love Mel. So much love for her was shown by her family and friends. We should all be so lucky. Hope all find peace in all your beautiful memories
I hear Melanie's voice in my head everytime I pick up a crochet hook "relax your shoulders, let the needle do the work". I was a little girl when my grandmother taught me how to do a crochet chain and later in my life when I wanted to learn more I discovered Melanie's channel. I did not know she had passed, I haven't been crocheting for a while now. But a few days ago I decided I wanted to make hats for less fortunate people in my area as it gets so cold here. I immediately thought of Melanie and went straight to UA-cam, knowing she was the one I wanted to refresh my memory on how to do them. She taught me how to make hats the first time after all. I make my magic circle the way Melanie taught me, blankets the way I learned from her, granny squares, shawls, etc. Everytime I make a project it is with the skills that I learned right here with her. Her kind, encouraging voice urging me along - it was like having her in the room with me. Learning how to do something I love with a friend. I am so sorry for your loss Robert, and your children's. Know that she made an impact on me and that specifically this season I will be using my gifts that she helped me curate to share the love. Something I've heard her say often. She won't be forgotten.
I first found this channel June of 2024....I watched and made my first quilt following all of Melanies instructions. At the time I had no idea she was not with us.....I now have made 2 large bedspread/quilts using patchwork method and now on my third bedspread/quiltand made lots of potholders learning cutting and piecing.....Melanie is my inspiration....I finally watched the documentary, smiling and weeping throughout! What a gift taken away too soon.....BUT, she lives on through her channel and content. When I have questions with my crafts I go to her channel first....THANK YOU to her family for continuing this channel, it truly is still touching lives just as Melanie wanted ❤
I’m sitting here trying not to cry. To not personally know someone but feel blessed to have experienced them is just a testament to who Melanie Ham was and still is to so many. I am grateful that God is continuing to be with Melanie’s family and thankful that you have left the parts of her that we have come to know over these years available to all of us. I continue to pray for you, your children and the rest of Melanie’s family and friends. May God continue to embrace you all!
Tears and cheers. Melanie was the first person I subscribed to on my quilting journey and her sweet loving self got me thru so much with my husbands cancer journey. My heart goes out to you Robert and your family for the loss of such an amazing beautiful woman and also I am so happy that you and your children were blessed with such an amazing woman to share some of your lives with and to guide you thru the rest 💕💕💕
It IS a testament to who she was... thanks for saying that. She just exuded a light, in some ways it felt as though she was too good for this world with all its pain and suffering.
Only recently found Melanie’s videos as I’m just learning to quilt and do needlework. Ironically, I started needlework to help me cope with grief. I have a daughter aged 46 who has just finished a second round of chemo and is in remission. In 2020, I also lost my handsome 32-year-old stepson to esophageal cancer. I feel like I was guided to this video to find this beautiful courageous woman. I’m finding new courage to sew and crochet while I navigate grief and loss. I joined a charitable group of needleworkers who donate our pieces to others. Thank you for being transparent and sharing this journey with me. I’m finding joy in my needlework as I’m guided by Melanie’s videos. 💔❤️. Sending much prayers right back as we walk through grief’s journey together
Robert, with all of the quilting videos out there, I decided to watch the beginner's tutorial from your sweet, beautiful wife. I was so excited to get through each stage, and by the time I was binding the quilt, I knew I loved to sew and was hooked. Because of Melanie's videos, I've made quilts, pouches, mug rugs, drawstring bags, fabric envelopes, etc. Your wife was an amazing teacher, full of light and knowledge. My prayers are with you and your family.
I just came upon this today. It may have been a couple yrs since Melanie’s home going but, what a beautiful Woman, and family. Thank you for sharing this. I know sooo many who need to see this. Prayers to the family!!💐🕊️❤
I’m a teacher from Peru. In 2013 I left my country and my job for moving to the US to get married. A year later discovered Melanie’s UA-cam channel and started crocheting. I was unemployed and depressed so that helped me a lot. Today, looking for her tutorials found this documentary... I don’t know what to say😢 Maybe that I will never forget her beautiful eyes and her smile! My condolences to you Robert, her children and family. God bless you all❤
Your documentary does a great service in portraying Melanie's cancer journey in honest and realistic terms. Few of us get to be part of an experience like this unless a close family member receives a diagnosis. If Melanie hoped to help people by letting them participate in this intimate, painful, but loving experience, she completely achieved her goal. I wish you and your family peace of mind as you process your grief and learn to adjust to life without your sweet wife and mom. She may be gone physically, but she will always be with you and all of us who were fortunate to know her through her youtube channel.
My son was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma 5 weeks ago at age 18. I’m deep in the rabbit hole searching for anything I can find and I watched your wife’s story. She was a fighter. I wish I was half the fighter she was. I’m hoping to find a survivor. Or hope to find hope. And then I’m going to raise awareness to this cancer that seems overlooked by everyone. I hope you find comfort knowing that her story will live on. ❤
You are a fighter...you will be stunned at the reserve of strength you will find...strength you didn't know you had...one day at a time...thinking of you from the province of NL, Canada...
Her zippered pouch video was a turning point in my beginning sewing days. I never forgot it and always went back to it when I wanted to make that pouch. She was sooo lovely. I wanted to be like her, and have that "light" that lived within her.
She has taught me how to make bags with zippers and it's one of my favorite things too do. Please always keep these videos up. She will forever be teaching people 💗💓🥺
Your lovely wife's birthday on June 29 ~ the in loving memory service on January 29 ~ the launching of the documentary, made with love, on July 29 ~ That brings me to Jeremiah 29:11 🌺I know the plans that I have for you declares The Lord. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope🌺 Stay strong, God bless!💗
I've seen this video today in 2023. Without knowing your wife I've cried a lot and I think she was a wonderful and inspiring person. I could feel the love between Melanie and you through the screen. Her story touched me in so many ways. I wish you and your kids all the best and the strength to live without your lovely wife and mommy. Greetings from Germany. Rest in Peace dear Melanie
I started watching Melanie when I was 12 years old - she taught me to crochet. What an inspiration ! I now have my own crocheting business& UA-cam channel. Thank you Melanie ♥
The sign at Melanie's memorial read "Create lovely things" . She created love, in many dimensions, through her family, faith, her teaching and her crafting. That, I think , is what made her so magnetic.
Dear Robert, As 2023 is so close, I entered into the search engine here on UA-cam, beginning quilting. Mel's video was the first one to pop up, and I thought it was so great. I clicked on her other videos and saw further down that there was a memorial video of her life. WHAT? How can this be? This beautiful, sweet, talented young woman has been taken from the world? From her beloved family? All thoughts of quilting were gone, and I watched your beautiful video of your lives together. Not many people are able to find a deep love such as the two of you shared. That love will go on in the children that you share. I know that the pain is with you hard and deep right now, but you are all so very lucky to have had such a beautiful love in your lifetime! Not everyone does, but it shines brightly throughout your video. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and hold you tight. You and the family are in my prayers, and I hope each day forward will be a little easier to bear. With love and hugs from Georgia ❤️
Was searching for scarf tutorial and I got to know your story. I lost my uncle to cancer 13 years back and I still don’t know what to say. But something that keeps me going is that they never really go…Melanie has left so much impact…she lives and will continue to❤️❤️ Much love to this beautiful family. I hope you all shine in all the light she left.
I found Melanie a few years ago and she taught me how to crochet. After leaving an abusive relationship, I was able to make hats for my babies to stay warm. I made blankets for those who needed them. All of the patterns were hers. I am so sad to just now learn of her passing. I feel like I've lost a friend.
I'm glad you were inspired and learned from Melanie during a hard time of your life, she had that ability to connect with people and teach them all of these amazing things. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
We may not always know who they are, but our teachers have a type of immortality within us. We take them and the lessons they’ve given us, and we and carry them throughout our lives. Then, in many ways and in many times, we pass these teachings and knowledge on to others. Melanie started me on my quilting journey a couple of years ago, and her instructional videos were priceless for me. I know I’ll make more quilts and continue to pass these on to others as gifts. A little bit of Melanie goes out with each one of those. (I’m still making a lot of mistakes, Melanie, but I’m learning!). Prayers up for peace and comfort to all of Melanie’s friends and family.
She touched so many people’s hearts. I wouldn’t be where I am without her making your first quilt series. I’m not normally emotional over people I haven’t even met, but this has me crying so much. What a fitting tribute.
I'm sitting here in bed, full of a heavy cold and chesty cough. I tried sewing yesterday but soon realised it was too much. So today I decided to rest and watch quilting tutorial videos. I stumbled across Melanie. I watched all her videos and then spotted something in the comments that brought me here. My heart aches for you all. I'm currently in tears. My cold is just so insignificant compared to everything you have and will still be going through. I am so glad you have family and friends around you. My next, and every quilt I make will always remind me of Melanie, even though I only 'met' her a couple of hours ago. That's how much impact she has on people. I'm a person of faith too, and I firmly believe you will see her once again. For now she is just sleeping. X
Robert, I just saw you on TV at the Super Bowl for getting the Pat Tillman award!! Melanie is looking down and is so proud of you. I’m in tears right now! Congratulations from Michigan. I hope you and your children are doing ok.
I bawled my eyes out through the whole film- just saved it to my “making with Melanie” folder, can’t stop crying- thank you, Robert, for carrying Melanie’s light forward along with yours, this world will forever be a better place because of it 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
In the late summer of 2019 I was sitting im my favorite chair looking at the sky and said to myself, " I am going to make a quilt , today. " I googled quilting videos and Melanie 's UA-cam channel came up. From that day in August of 2019 to this day I have become obsessed with quilting. Melanie's genuine love and spirit came through the camera and she inspired me in ways anyone reading this can never comprehend. Thank you Melanie and thank you Robert for this documentary, Because of Melanie I can give a piece of myself to friends and family. May God keep and bless you and your family.
I’ve never commented on any of Melanie’s videos before, but just wanted to say, she got me crocheting again, after about 10 years of not doing it! Rest in peace, Melanie xx
Melanie is the reason that 7 years ago I managed to pick up a crochet hook and finally make something successfully. After a few failed projects, it was my last attempt to try to get something right. Thanks to her, 7 years later I am still crocheting new things all the time, and sending my friends and family who are interested in how to crochet to her channel. Every handmade gift I've ever given, to the many people I've given them to, is due to her careful, encouraging teaching. This craft has helped me deal with a lot of ups and downs in my life. It's become a part of what I do, and in some ways who I am. I owe her so much, and her story is both heartbreaking and inspirational. I will continue to use all the resources she left, and she'll continue to touch my life, and many many others. I am deeply saddened by and sorry for your loss. I only hope the fact that she touched thousands and thousands of lives, and reached farther than so many who lived twice as long, will help the long healing process. She was a blessing to many, but for my part, she was a blessing to me. And you have my gratitude for sharing this beautiful story.
Robert… I was about to take a nap this afternoon and I grabbed my iPad to watch a video or two first. Your video popped up and I was immediately mesmerized by your film… you captured y’all’s story in an unforgettable way….and you honored Melanie beautifully and have given your family and friends an incredible gift of memories. I cried so hard and was so moved and inspired throughout. I watched Melanie’s videos for years and always loved her creativity and sweet spirit. Thank you for sharing your life. I know it will speak to many.
Today, all I wanted to do was some crafting, watch UA-cam crime videos and may search how to make a quilt. I didn’t expect to find and lose a friend all in one day. The first video that popped up was Melanie. From the beginning, I felt this was doable and I’d rewatch after I got all my materials. Then I went to the comments……😢 Someone had commented, “I’m so glad they’re leaving her videos up……..” then another comment was “you’re missed, Melanie…” (something like that). My condolences to the people she left behind, her husband, her beautiful children and the rest of her supportive family. Her legacy lives on. Proof: Here I am, a year later, discovering her and her love of creating and making the world a more beautiful place.
That’s exactly what happened with me. I just wanted to learn how to make a quilt and read some comments and now I’m so upset for this lovely woman that has had to leave this earth far too soon and for her sweet family left behind also. My heart breaks tonight.
Melanie taught me how to make a zippered pouch, but more, so much more. She taught me to encourage myself in my creativity. She was a beautiful person and I only knew her through youtube. 24 years ago I lost my husband, the dad of our 4 children to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after a 2+ year battle and the final acceptance of hospice and dnr. Your love story is beautiful and made me sob. Please know there will be light again, time will help. I am so sorry for your loss and the family’s loss. Live on and give your love to your children.
Such a blessing to watch, even though the tears flow and my heart is breaking for you and your family. What a treasure you have captured so your kids never have to forget the sound of her voice, seeing the touch of love she gave, her smile and laughter, and her sorrow at recognizing it was all about to be over. May the Lord keep you as you journey on a path other than you intended, but on a path He walks with you every step of the way.
Its so depressing that you could definitely see the life start to drain from her face and even though she had a smile on her face you could see the pain and Uncertainty behind the smile. It literally eats you alive my own mother passed away this year from Cancer too one of the toughest thing any of us will ever go through and can be even worse watching our relatives/friends go through. May This beautiful; lady rest easy.
I only recently discovered Melanie’s channel and love her simple friendly way of explaining the mysteries of quilting. She was sunny, bright and lovely. I’m from London and her spark reached over here and illuminated my life. I will make my first quilt and dedicate it to her. Love to all of her family xx
What a beautiful story!! Still crying at all the love I felt in this film. She was indeed and wonderful angel from God to bless us. May God bless you and the family
2:35 I just want to add a couple more things here....a light, a loving person, a person with a very very big heart, a worrior, passionate about what you taught, and an amazing teacher not only in quilting, knitting and crohet but in how to live life to the fullest ❤❤❤❤
I will never forget Melanie. I watched this very heartfelt documentary twice, a beautiful tribute to the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. She was not only beautiful, she was kind and thoughtful and so giving of her time and talents. I remember seeing her cat, Jack, on her quilts years ago when I first discovered her and it made me teary-eyed seeing him still by her side at the end, thinking how he would cope with her no longer being there with him. Robert, this must have been such a labor of love, difficult and bittersweet, but we all thank you for sharing her story, and are grateful she allowed her vulnerable moments to be filmed. Thank you for sharing Melanie again with all of us who loved her, but never met her in person. God bless you as you raise your children and keep her memory alive for them. Melanie is one of those unforgettable women and I was blessed to have known her through her channel and learned so much from her. ~Cynthia
Thanks for watching twice Cynthia! It was hard in many ways but I couldn't wait to show Melanie's story to the world, this film only holds 84 minutes of how amazing she was, I could have made it so much longer. She is unforgettable and is an inspiration to all of us left behind. Blessings.
@@RobertHam1 Robert, if you had made it three hours long, even longer, I would have watched every single moment. Your son and daughter are fortunate to have such a strong father. Praying the best for them, that when the pain has become more bearable, they remember all the wonderfulness that was their mother and be able to feel her love throughout their lives. I know I'll never forget her. Thanks again. ~Cynthia
This video almost killed me. My 39 year old niece died in Jan2022 from ovarian cancer. She fought for 6 years. But I have to say that I used to watch all of Melanie's video's and I crocheted and sewed from her patterns. My niece also watched her videos and she learned to sew a lot of things from these videos. Melanie was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I'm heartbroken.
Dear Robert, I've never been so touched by a story. The way you opened your hearts to the world. The way you documented , filmed and told your story, was amazing. Because of you, her grandchildren will know her,like I know her now. Her beauty inside & out, the love in this family was so intense. You wrote & filmed the story so well.....There's no doubt about the love and joy of her. I'm 63. I'm a great grandmother, so I've heard a lot of stories in my lifetime. Thank you for sharing. I will always remember you all. Love grandma Sandy ❤️ P.S. YOU ARE ONE HECK OF A FILM MAKER!!
You, Robert were amazing and the best gift she could have while going through this horrible nightmare! I am so thankful she had you! Sorry for you and your children’s loss of such a beautiful, talented, amazing lady! My heart is screaming, “No” don’t take her”!
Melanie taught me how to crochet a hat for the first time. She was more than a youtube crafter. She was light and love and encouragement. I'm glad I got to be her student ❤️ Prayers for Robert and your kids. This video is a gift and a beautiful tribute.
ughhhh, such a hard moment and a difficult time. I'm sorry for your diagnosis, I hope you can beat it and somehow find peace in all the pain. Thanks for watching.
This must of been very difficult for you to watch, but I truly hope watching Roberts documentary that it inspires you to continue your fight for your survival. God bless you, would you allow me to pray for you?
Dear Robert, Your documentary about your journey with your beloved Melanie touched me deeply. 40 years ago, I walked with my best friend as she fought lung cancer. Non smoker. 30 y/o when she died. I wept. I wept again as I followed your story. Melanie made an enormous difference in your life and in her children’s lives. Her love surrounds you each day. 40 years later I remember my BFF. I’ve married, had a daughter and 2 stepkids and grandchildren. But, I’ve never forgotten my dear friend. Your life will eventually move forward and your love for Melanie and those precious memories will remain for decades to come. You are carrying forward her wonderful legacy of love. God is still walking beside you. One day you will see Melanie again and I will see my BFF. I not only believe it; I’m counting on it. And you can, too. ❤
Such a beautiful woman and life. Her legacy will live on through all her UA-cam videos and all of the people who's lives she touched and taught.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I actually just started quilting and I just found Melanie’s page tonight. I have just watched my cousin go thru a similar journey but hers only lasted 2 weeks. This tribute to Melanie is the most loving and enduring thing I have ever watched. I have watched one video of hers and started my first quilt and I’ve watched and listened to this tribute as I’ve put the stitches into the first quilt I’ve ever made for one of my grandchildren. She’s still a part of that. I couldn’t help but think as I listened to her story…but God!! She said that she felt like God sent y’all to Alaska bc that’s where she said she didn’t want to go. That’s where she learned and started to develop her love of crafting. It was her first journey she thought she didn’t want to go on that lead her life’s direction to all of us. I am forever grateful for her journey and for having crossed paths with your family tonight. I will always remember my first jelly roll quilt was taught to me by Melanie. Thanks so much for sharing your lives with us. Much love and prayers to you still as I know a love like that lasts for everyone’s lifetimes. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
I have never seen any of Melanie's videos before stumbling onto this video. I cried thru a lot of this video. Robert the love you have for her comes through loud and clear. You captured her love for people, for life, your kids, and honestly it looks like for everyone she ever met. This video shows what a WONDERFUL and special woman she was, so much so I'm weeping for someone I never met. I pray for strength for you, your kids, and all your family. I'm going to watch all her videos now, she's inspired me to be creative and live life to the fullest! God bless
What do you do with the Love? You share it. Just like you've done here. Just like Melanie did. What an amazing tribute to an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing her with us all, just like Melanie did all these years. She is truly missed.
This was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. What a tribute to Melanie. I cried for the entire last half hour straight. My heart is with you and your family. Melanie is in the presence of God now and waiting to join her beautiful family again. Bless you all!
SO much love packed into a short life. That was the most powerful story I’ve ever seen. We never know how long our journey here on earth will be. There’s an Angel in heaven watching over you now. Robert Ham I am 58 and I’ve never seen such a lovely video. You are teaching us all who watch the power of love. Thank you to you and your family for allowing us into your life. ❤️
The last 30 minutes are so tough! I cry every time, but one of the reasons we felt it so important to include her entire journey was I wanted to show the world her strength, grace and love all the way to the end. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
@@marycoleman6963 Thank you for those words! Her life is the most powerful story I've ever heard too and that's why as a storyteller I had to share. I'm a lucky man to have been her husband.
@@RobertHam1 she was absolutely beautiful. She lit up a room. Yes u were very lucky to love someone like that. Most people never find that. I think Melanie was a special soul. For whatever reason she was only here in the physical world for a short time. I think you said she had genetics that predisposed her to this cancer. This happened to my friends daughter who died at age 6. My sister died in 1968 at age 3. I believe the next life is wonderful. There is peace no pain. What’s sad are those left behind.
God bless your family. I'm getting back into sewing and had saved so many links to Melanie's videos and instructions from eight years ago. I then decided to see what she was up to lately in her youtube channel and found this. I've been saved since my last visit and your video is hitting home as to how important Jesus Christ is in this blink of an eye we call life. Thank you for posting this. Such a bright light she was. God love you.
I’m adding a comment before I even begin to watch the video. Thank you to Melanie’s husband and family for putting this together for, as much as her subscribers miss her, her passing must have been devastating for them. I eagerly watched every new tutorial that Melanie shared even though I never did attempt to learn some of the techniques. I watched because Melanie’s quiet demeanour, bright smile, and soothing voice was a treat just as it was. I cried when she first announced she was ill and I grieved when she passed. Thank you again to her family!
I rewatch Melanie's videos all the time to assist me in my quilt sewing. Her spirit and soul lives on and she continues to help me create love through quilting. God bless you and your family.
This was both beautiful and devastating to watch. I didn't know Melanie personally; I discovered her UA-cam channel in 2018 when I wanted to learn to sew. I learned so much from her. She was always a joy to watch and it was heartbreaking when she announced her diagnosis and brought us with her on her journey. I always kept her in my prayers and continue to keep your family in my prayers as well. I am thankful for Melanie and sharing her incredible talents with us, but also for inspiring me to always be kind and gracious. And thank you Robert, for sharing such a private journey with us. I lost my mother to cancer many years ago, and never once did she complain and she fought as hard as she could. For Melanie to be inspiring not only through her beautiful personality and talents, but also through such a tough battle with cancer is incredible. You and your family are very lucky to have had such a wonderful lady in your lives. She left a beautiful legacy for us all. Thank you🤍🙏🕊
Robert, When I first saw Melanie, i was trying to get some pointers on crochet. I clicked on her video and when I saw her face I immediately knew she was an angel. This was in 2019 or 2020. I came back to her sporadically for pointers and to get inspired. Every time I saw her I had the same feeling, that she was not of this world. I am so happy that you were able to be with her, to love her, and to be loved by her and that her children have her in their hearts. Life here on this earth can be so hard. God bless you and your children. Thank you for sharing her story. What a labor of love. I know she is watching over all of you.
I happened upon this video accidentally. No idea how because I’m not into crafting. With still 30 minutes left I’m bawling my eyes out. How heartbreaking, but an absolutely beautiful tribute to Melanie 🖤
Such a sad loss to the world, let alone the family. She taught us all so much and will continue to do so. I learnt quilting and much more from Melanie but I’m going to learn to crochet and Melanie, you are going to teach me.. living on in every one of us she touched. So so sorry for your loss, a beautiful film, beautifully made for an amazing woman. Love to all. Xx (in Australia)
I’m totally crying watching this. I didn’t know Melanie had passed almost a year ago. I’ve been learning so much from her tutorials. What an incredibly gifted teacher and precious momma. Praying for her family.
When I see this in my feed, I often click on it because it touches me so deeply. I’m so touched by her story and I can’t tell you enough how wonderfully made this documentary is. I’m especially impressed with your honesty about the rough spell in your marriage and how you overcame it with hard work.. because we all know that it IS hard and many give up rather than put in the work. I watched Melanie’s videos when I first started crafting during Covid… she was such a beautiful person in every way. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
I lost my mother-in-law Yvonne (who was also my best friend) last November to Colon cancer. She passed within 6 months of her diagnosis. This documentary is the first time I've seen your lovely Melanie. What an incredible woman, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've watched the documentary twice because it's so raw, beautiful and such a wonderful celebration of your beloved Melanie. So hard to process why the world should lose such a precious gift. I'm sorry. Thank you for sharing. I'm praying for your family 💓
Thanks for watching, I'm sorry for the loss of you MIL Yvonne. Cancer is horrible, what a tragedy... Thanks for watching, twice, and for the prayers... It is hard to process all of it sometimes, God has given us alot of grace and mercy in this whole process... ugh so hard.
As a cancer survivor this story touched my heart so deeply. Until yesterday I had not heard of Melanie but another creator on UA-cam shared about her journey and this documentary. Thank you for this. What a beautiful testimony to your beautiful wife's life and legacy. I could not hold back many tears. I will pray for you and for your sweet children as you walk this journey of grief.
Thank you Robert + Ham family for sharing Melanie with us over the years and creating this wonderful film in her memory. She will be forever loved and missed. 🙏
I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer last year after caring for her for 9 months. It was truly the most brutal thing I've ever experienced. She was an avid knitter, and made her own knitting podcasts, and in the year before she died she had been getting back into sewing. I was never a great knitter, but in the last few months, as a way to process some of my grief, I started getting back into sewing too, something I hadn't done since I was a teenager. I found Melanie's videos and immediately loved her. She explained things so well and was such a bright and supportive presence. While I work on my sewing projects, I often oscillate between watching Melanie's videos for guidance, and my mom's ones for comfort. I only just found out today that Melanie passed away. I'm truly heartbroken for her young family and friends. Thank you Melanie for helping me during my grieving period. I hope your loved ones are comforted by what you've left behind.
It's because of Melanie that I started quilting and because of her I have been able to bring so much joy to others with my new skill. Even though I didn't know her other than UA-cam I will truly miss her. 😥
This was beautifully made. It sits home with me as I also have experienced the red devil in my own cancer journey. Melanie was the one who taught me to crochet which led me to my own passion of knitting. It was Melanie who taught me how to sew and embrace my own creativity. Thank you Robert for this video. I will always go back and watch her videos just for her inspiring voice.
Today I found Melanie, whilst looking to learn how to crochet a simple flower granny square . Your tribute dear Robert is touching , loving and brave. I only met Melanie through her channel today and have been deeply awakened. Her inner and outer beauty shines still today through this channel . Thank you for sharing her and your family’s precious life. I know we are stardust but that inner sparkle is who we really are . Thank you for reminding us to honour every moment of our lives and helping us to be more conscious and better people through her story.
Robert here - Melanie’s Makers, quilters, crocheters, friends, family, and visitors, Made With Melanie is up!Please check out our blog post that shares a little of the heart, motive and story of the film. If her story inspires you please share! For Melanie :) melaniekham.com/made-with-melanie-feature-documentary-debut/
An excellently crafted documentary. Thank you for having the courage to share it with us. We will miss Melanie too.
It’s with the greatest of pleasure to share the wonderful testimony of your amazing and beautiful wife Robert 🙏🏼💕🌹🌺🤗😓
Hi Robert .. my deepest and most sincere condolences to you and the kids and extended families .. I can't watch this without breaking down.. I can't get to terms that Melanie is no more with us .. I struggle to watch her tutorials.. my heart hurts so much 💔 😢.. I can't imagine just how you and the kids are dealing with this moment by moment .. she is in a beautiful place just gone ahead of us .. a Beautiful soul that beautified our world for a short time and her beautiful memories will live on in each one of us who learned so much from a sincere and avid crafter.. My first blanket I crocheted.. I follow Melanie's instructions.. Stay strong and blessed .. a friend from Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦
Robert... May God continue to give you His Wisdom and discernment for the days to come... He has a plan and purpose for you and your children.. May God continue to protect and provide for you.. please don't get swept up by the fame of hollyweird..... its the devils play ground ..
This was an amazing documentary! Thank you for keeping her vision alive and sharing these amazing memories with us all. You were very fortunate to have each other. I will miss her and remember her each time I crochet. I will keep her videos handy for times when I need a reminder/refresher. She was a great teacher and inspiration to me and so many others. Her heart remains second to none! ❤💕❤
Thank you for not removing her channel. She is still helping so many people even to this day. My hope for you and your children is to see how her love is still giving and encouraging so many people. God bless you and your children. 🙏
Please don't ever remove her channel❣️🙏🏼😇
I have ovarian cancer and have watched this video three times. What an amazing woman and loving husband
Thank you. God bless
@@augustundertowwe won’t :)
Yes she is. Her work, her beauty, her eyes and her spirit live on through her videos. May she Rest Peacefully in the arms of Jesus Christ forever and ever. Amen 🙏🏽
“i don’t want this to be the end of my story” i feel as if my hearts been ripped into a million pieces 😞
rest easy, Melanie
ditto
Isn’t always the most beautiful people that die before their time. I’ve never been so upset by such a beautiful person dying way before their time.
Me too 😢
I'm an oncology nurse, and I've seen sad stuff, but I have to say I sobbed like a baby watching this documentary. Such a beautiful soul, her smile, her energy and her courage. Nothing about this beautiful woman to not love. I can't crochet, but what Melanie taught me, is to smile through pain, live life to the fullest and gratitude. I wish I would've known her. Thanks Robert, for this beautiful production. RIP Sweet Angel.
Yea it must be tough working with really sick patients! Thank you for your service! She was so young to go! So much life unlived!
Amen❤️
So you administer this deadly stuff?
Do you have any ideas on this?
Do people usually survive the deadly injections?
Would you take chemotherapy if they diagnosed you with cancer?
Ever wondered how you can absolutely not get it on your hands ....but you then easily can inject it into people's veins?
@@alessandropoggi-ls3tqwhile i agree that chemotherapy is poisonous, and personally I don't think I would choose to use it.... maybe, depending on the type of cance, I think your coment has no place on a video like this. This woman fought for her life and you get on here and point fingers at her? How dare you. You should be ashamed of yourself. I hope you don't find yourself in the throes of cancer someday with a blockage that needs removed or radiated, or chemotherapy to keep it at bay to buy you some time, and then have to stand by your judgmental statements and just die. None of us knows how we'll react when it's us, including you.
@@shannonscheffel7366
I am pointing fingers at the billion dollar modern cancer treatment.....and righly so.
How dare YOU add meaning to my comment that I never intended?
34 year old Divorced Dad here, Found Melanie’s videos mid pandemic learning to make a quilt. Know her legacy continues to inspire people everyday! Her contribution to the world is still well on going.
Thanks for this! I'm so glad she continues to inspire you.
Well done you xx
In a heartbeat I would give my 60 years of live for her thirty something of so much life and. Love… 😂😂
What the name of this song ?
@@RobertHam1i
This is definitely Netflix worthy plus more! 😢❤🙏🏽
This is a wonderful tribute! Melanie was an angel. I am a trauma surgeon in Ohio. I started with her video on how to crochet the salmon colored baby blanket about 12 years ago. I appreciated her clear instructions, but more importantly I appreciated the fact that she made me feel like I CAN do it and that imperfection is okay. In my line of work, imperfection is not okay, and I insist on the best for all of my patients, but as a result of this I have significant problems with anxiety. Crocheting helped me to overcome the anxiety. Being able to veg out, work forward, accept imperfection, and complete a project I am proud of has helped me to deal with the anxiety. I don’t think I fully acknowledged how much it helped me until one of my neighbors, a police officer, picked up crocheting too (naturally I referred him to her videos!) It’s wonderful to see in the comments how many other lives she touched.
thank you for the movie about your wife. hugs from germany
That is great! I'm sure being a trauma surgeon is beyond stressful. I can't imagine. You must be a very special person.
Wow, talk about a stressful job! I'm glad you found her, and she was able to help you. Beautiful tribute!
Thanks for sharing about crocheting helping your anxiety. Recently I've been binge watching Texas Documentaries/ parent's heartbreaking stories of their young son or daughter who have died from fentenyl. I remember reading one 'commenter of a comment' mentioned he could never overcome addiction bc the drugs take away the trauma. I'm so glad you didn't succumb to drugs but to something as simple as learning to crochet to relieve stress. I think these young people today need a hobby or skill or a pastime to overcome their personal trauma..
In 2020 during the pandemic, I decided to learn a skill before I turned fifty, specifically crochet, in memory of my (grand) Ma. I wanted to make one thing well and donate it.
I found Melanie’s “How to Crochet a Beanie - Beginner Tutorial” that she recorded on 8 April 2017 that is 24 minutes long and has had three million views - the thumbnail is Melanie wearing a yellow Beanie.
Over the years, I have watched that one specific tutorial dozens of times and I have made 184 beanies which I’ve donated to KOGO (knit one give one) - a charity here in Australia 🇦🇺
Melanie’s legacy is far-reaching even to this day. It continues with every beanie that goes out to refugees, the homeless, women’s shelters, children’s charities, and anyone else who wears a donated crochet beanie.
Thank you for teaching me how to crochet a beanie, Melanie 🙏 🇦🇺
Azq
Qg
That's amazing..
I am doing this in reverse, my son died last month and I want to learn to quilt so I can make a memorial keepsake from his clothes for my 3 other children.
I originally watched this last year when it randomly appeared in my feed and it's beautiful, humbling and now has an even deeper meaning .. I am inspired by how well you have done ,that is Fantastic!
With love from Wales UK 🏴
Haven't cried this hard in years. Melanie’s soul is infinite. What a deeply touching, loving tribute to her.
It was
Ya me to. I was crying so hard.
I w
We see
It’s an indication of your capacity for empathy and compassion that you feel such emotions for a lady with whom you have not met. She was such a good person and it’s difficult to conceive of there being any real reason why she had to suffer.
Watching a movie, but,thanks anyway
I go back to Melanie’s videos all the time to watch her tutorials and every time I pick up my crochet hook and yarn I’m reminded of her spirit and love of her gift to teach others.
Exactly!! Such a beautiful soul 👼🏼💜
I do as well. I have so many saved.
I saw a Melanie tutorial for the first time yesterday. Loved the instructions and her spirit and demeanor.
Today… this?
What an homage to a fantastic, talented daughter, wife, mother and crafter.
Life is frail. ⭐️
@@ann-marielewis3132
…. Yes, very frail ..
Me too 💕
With your video I made my first Quilt. Hope you have a lovely time in heaven. Thank you for giving me the gift of quilting.
When she said “I don’t want this to be the end of our story” I cried so hard. I’m so sorry
@@melodioushaste What happened in your life that made you so cold hearted and insensitive? I hope you get better soon.
@@melodioushaste Please consider deleting your comments. It’s not about anyone needing to “toughen up” it’s about basic, human decency.
@melody , kind words said are also for the people who knew her. I would assume some would say kind words when you pass away.. maybe not
That broke my heart too. She was a warrior: an amazing young woman. Almost at 900k! I’ve been waiting for 1 million! She will get there.💗🙏🙏💗I loved her and will see her again. My husband was diagnosed with cancer 4 months ago. He’s a fighter just like her. Praise God!
⁰⁸i
REALLY MISS HER SO MUCH, SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TORTURIALS I'VE CROCHETED TOO. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BRING YOU PEACE.
Me too.. she’s the reason I truly started crocheting.. sad yo see her gone..🥲
Me too 👍♥️💔
Me too
Me too, 1000% she was pinned to the top of my page so I saw everything she posted first, I miss her so much!!
Ditto! Miss her a whole lot! God bless you all! 🙏♥️
What a beautiful documentary. Robert, you’ve done her proud. Melanie was such a beautiful person, an inspiration to many and such a ray of light for me when I began my UA-cam journey. She welcomed me with open arms and I’ll be forever grateful.
My heart aches for you and your children. Although I’m sure she filled you with so much love to last a lifetime.
Thank you for letting us into these moments, for sharing your story.
Rest in peace sweet Melanie x
Bella thanks for this! 😭😭It wasn't an easy decision for us to show the world some of these moments but reactions like yours make me so proud of Melanie and her impact on the world!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I hope that you and your family are doing well. Grief is a tricky emotion because it’s not just one emotion to experience. It’ll always be with you and over time you learn how to cope to make the days easier. At least that’s what I hope for you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful soul. She had that super power when she would look at you and immediately you’re engaged. That’s how I felt watching Melanie’s videos.
"The sicker she became, the greater my love grew." Exactly THIS is the most painful, yet the most precious gift of dying ... one starts to recognize and care exclusively for the really important things!
Truer words have never been spoken 😢. I was a hospice nurse for over 30 years. I wonder how many family members remember WHO needs the support, love, kindness and unconditional acceptance. Fortunately, it was not often but there were times when the anger over a dying spouse would overflow and I would find my patient crying and with tremendous guilt over something a “loved” one had said.
We pass this way but once, PLEASE be KIND!! Your anger has a time and place but save it until the time is appropriate. My reference point when patient situations were tense was, “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD”. AMEN. Thank you
14:30 in and I lost it!!! "I don't want this to be the end of my story" so heartbreaking....she was such a beautiful and inspiring woman!!!
Thanks for watching! I lose it at that part every time too... well I lose it throughout the whole thing. I miss her!!! She continues to inspire me.
A wonderful film and a truly wonderful person 💙🙏🏼❤️🌹
Aww this got me in tears all through..sending love to you Robert and the kids all the way from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Sometimes we can't fully understand God's way but we gotta have to trust and have faith in him regardless of what this Life throws at us.. You are so strong..God Bless you and your two kids.
How does one explain the tears for someone you don't know personally? That was her impact on me. Her channel was the first one I saw when I decided to get back to crocheting after 40 years. Such a beautiful tribute to her life. Thank you Robert for sharing. May this help you and your children in your healing ❤️🩹
It seems like theres those few people that pass through our lives that have a light so bright it stays with us forever. I'm glad Melanie was that for you and so many... it was the blessing of my life to be a part of her life for so long, I'm forever grateful to her.
My answer to your question is we are all connected and can relate to each other's lives in our own special ways. I feel like there are no coincidences in who we meet and who touches our hearts.
There's a reason for each one.
I wish more people could realize that every thing we do matters. Every person we talk to, think about and love matters.
It's a very small world.
Much love to you ❤
@@RobertHam1 You have a part of Melanie in both of your children… she will always be with you Robert…she loved you so much…I could see that in her eyes and her smile. She was a beautiful woman..inside and out! Thank you for sharing her story! ❤️
I only ‘knew’ Melanie through her craft videos. Just sat and watched your thoughtful and heart-wrenching documentary. Thank you for sharing this tough journey @RobertHam1. Praying you and your family are able to find peace and comfort now one year later❤
@@RobertHam1 I always think of Melanie every time I sew. I miss seeing her and her tutorials.
I will never forget the day I had learned of her passing it was a huge shock and I miss her.. now I'm getting all teary....whenever I wanted to do something or forget how to do it Melanie comes to my mind. Mind you I still go over her video's she's taught me a lot for a long time.
Watching this I'm still crying this is a beautiful and very heartfelt documentary thank you for sharing about Melanie's life she sure was very loved by so many she was a special person with a heart of gold. I know she wouldn't want us all to be sad she would want us to be grateful for what we have in our life and to enjoy life to its fullest. It is so true LOVE wins above everything. RIP beautiful Melanie xx PS: beautiful song towards the end...
It felt like a family member had passed away.
@@soniaruiz9037 same here....
It is absolutely not fair when a soul as beautiful and as extraordinary as Melanie leaves this world far too soon.
Maybe god wants these people to leave this evil world for the next
@@JokerDon-qu4dfJoker I found your simple, straight up comment very comforting. It should be posted right off from the beginning. Before one even begins to watch this , heartbreaking, gut wrenching, haunting documentary. As a person battling cancer myself. What can be said about Melanie Ham? She was the best of the best of us. Yet her relentless, ruthless cancer took her young, vibrant, loving life. Despite the best doctors, hospitals latest groundbreaking treatments. The rug of hope & faith gets ripped out from underneath. Those of us who sit through this. The truth, and reality is for some of us. Melanies destiny will become ours too. So after shedding an ocean of tears. Feeling helpless and hopeless. Your comment Joker is a beacon of light dispelling the darkness. I thank-you for taking your time to post it! ❤😔
@@juaquiene7726 Hare Krishna ,
I don't think it's fair that anyone has cancer. It's awfull for everyone
Life is not fair. It is a gift to each of us that is not ours to keep.
I didn't find Melanie until this year when my doctor diagnosed me with cancer. He explained I would have to avoid sun exposure. All my outdoor activities were no longer available to me. I needed help and I found Melanie 's tutorial in April 2022. Her video encouraged me and I began to make my first quilt it is taking a while but I am almost done. Thank you for not taking her videos down. She is teaching me new things and giving me courage through my cancer journey.
🍀🌹
From the bottom of my heart all the best for you and a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Courage !
From the bottom of my heart all the best for you and a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Courage !
Nish, I hope you are doing well.
Prayers.
Just said a prayer for you, and I, too, am grateful to her husband for leaving up her videos. I started crocheting in 2021. Took last year off, but getting back on to start again.
Still thinking of you all in 2024 ❤
Yes we are love yah Melanie and everyone effected by cancer ❤❤❤❤
Robert is remarried.
I miss her so much 😢❤, I can’t believe it’s over 2 years now
@@SilverSnowstorm yes. She suffered so much. Getting married and not knowing her husband wanted to enlist.
Being alone is Alaska to raise a child by herself for 15 months without a husband around.
Then him wanting to go to film school and she supported the family, built up her own business and had to suffer with him through alcohol and spiritual issues-she being a solid Christian.
And then the cancer. It is really sad. She was an incredible person who really cared about others.Now it seems he moved on…and remarried. It doesn’t
Seem fair to her. But she is basking in glory in heaven, with Jesus and at peace.
@@debbiemartin2026 Thank you for sharing, I only watched a few of her crafting videos. I couldn’t watch the whole video as I deeply lost a family member to cancer, my great aunt has been diagnosed with cancer again after battling two different types of cancer. Cancer should become extinct, it doesn’t care who you are and I truly believe Melanie is in Glory. I have a slightly different belief in reincarnation, I truly believe there is a god out there. Gosh I didn’t realise he remarried, I hope he is ok and Melanie family are ok too. I know it takes time to heal. She will never be forgotten as she was a beautiful soul. I think what got me was seeing her deteriorate and her as a little girl. I could stop crying 😢 at those parts, sending lots of sympathy 💐 from the U.K 🇬🇧
I did not expect to be watching this today. I barely found her video of granny squares yesterday. It has thrown me for a loop. Im angry at what this stupid cancer did to her & the family. Im glad she is now healed. I just pray everyone left behind will also be healed. On earth its a great loss but not to her. The cancer did not have the last word & i won't reduce her to this cancer. I will try my best to live a better life. She has inspired me even if she is no longer here. I'm inspired to learn more, love more & live more. Thank you Ms Melanie! Good job on the video! Thank you Jesus for giving us Ms. Melanie!🤍
AMEN ❤❤❤❤
Damn, when I was 8 years old(I'm 14 now) I used to come home from school and watch your videos and crochet to them. It was my passion, I dont do it anymore but I would do anything to go back and relive those days. I came back today to see that she has passed and I nearly cried because all of my early memories came to a sudden stop. Melanie, you helped me a lot and I would never be able to thank you enough. Thank you so much Melanie. Rest easy in heaven🙏💕
Thank you so much for watching her videos (I’m her daughter and I’m around your age)
@@Ainskeyhamyour melanie’s daughter?
@@Ainskeyhamoh your her daughter?
thank you and i’m so sorry about what happened to your mom
Robert, that was absolutely beautifully done. My heart just breaks for you and your children. I lost my daughter at 40 to Cancer nad she fought with all her heart and soul too. We'll never know why, but I read one time, that when we meet the good Lord as well, we will have the answer as to why people like Melanie had to leave this earth so soon. You did a fantastic job on this video, you touched all of our hearts, God bless you.
So sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter . I have a 43 yr old son and a 41 yr old daughter I can’t even imagine . I’ve lost mom at 42 yrs old to lung cancer my dad at 70 heart attack two brothers 57 51 and and a nephew 44 to heroine . Life is not fair but my strong faith in Jesus has helped me get through life’s surprises . 🌻🌻🌻
This was a wonderful tribute to your wife. I have watched and made many of your wife’s projects and really enjoyed her spirit. 🌹💕
I'm so sorry for your loss, cancer is so heartbreaking and life ruining. Thanks for the kind words, it's hard to see the purpose in why she had to go but she lived an amazing life and died with courage and she's forever my hero. God has her now.
Watching this was heartbreaking💔❤️🩹😢
To make such a bold & brave decision to share Melanie & your “togetherness” journey right to the very personal footage of her deteriorated body must of been very difficult.
Not knowing her personally, but thankful for coming across one of her very simple beanie crochet tutorials, she was easy to listen to & her instruction on point! Her calm , beautiful personality shines through every tutorial.
Melanie’s beautiful spirit will continue to live on and the night sky will shine a little brighter with her guidance.
May she rest easy😇🙏🏻
May her love reign over you and your family always💞
@@tmaffeo Thank you Toni. I'm so sorry for your loss as well. It is hard to go through something like this and not be a Christian. A belief in God will get you through it because one day you'll see them all again.
I've never wept so hard in my life. But it changed something inside of me that I can't explain. Mel's story really puts things in perspective for me as a wife, mother and woman. Thank You Robert and all of the family for this gift. May God bless all of you!!
Wow, thanks for this... I was hoping that this film, her story would touch people deeply.
This!! It has changed my perspective on life and not take for granted any time we have. God bless this family 💙
@@RobertHam1 it sure has touched me! I’ve watched Melanie’s story I don’t know how many times!! She is so beautiful! Robert- you are a good man by never leaving her side and by supporting her and comforting her! A lot men couldn’t handle it. Thank you for sharing her story!!
@@RobertHam1 it has. Infinitely. Deeper than you will ever know.
I'm sorry you all had to live this.
Thank you for sharing your story and Melanie's life, light, and LOVE. 🙏💓
I wish you all peace, and healing.
What a beautifully sad tribute of your love Mel. So much love for her was shown by her family and friends. We should all be so lucky. Hope all find peace in all your beautiful memories
I hear Melanie's voice in my head everytime I pick up a crochet hook "relax your shoulders, let the needle do the work". I was a little girl when my grandmother taught me how to do a crochet chain and later in my life when I wanted to learn more I discovered Melanie's channel. I did not know she had passed, I haven't been crocheting for a while now. But a few days ago I decided I wanted to make hats for less fortunate people in my area as it gets so cold here. I immediately thought of Melanie and went straight to UA-cam, knowing she was the one I wanted to refresh my memory on how to do them. She taught me how to make hats the first time after all. I make my magic circle the way Melanie taught me, blankets the way I learned from her, granny squares, shawls, etc. Everytime I make a project it is with the skills that I learned right here with her. Her kind, encouraging voice urging me along - it was like having her in the room with me. Learning how to do something I love with a friend. I am so sorry for your loss Robert, and your children's. Know that she made an impact on me and that specifically this season I will be using my gifts that she helped me curate to share the love. Something I've heard her say often. She won't be forgotten.
What a beautiful tribute to Melanie!
I first found this channel June of 2024....I watched and made my first quilt following all of Melanies instructions. At the time I had no idea she was not with us.....I now have made 2 large bedspread/quilts using patchwork method and now on my third bedspread/quiltand made lots of potholders learning cutting and piecing.....Melanie is my inspiration....I finally watched the documentary, smiling and weeping throughout! What a gift taken away too soon.....BUT, she lives on through her channel and content. When I have questions with my crafts I go to her channel first....THANK YOU to her family for continuing this channel, it truly is still touching lives just as Melanie wanted ❤
I’m sitting here trying not to cry. To not personally know someone but feel blessed to have experienced them is just a testament to who Melanie Ham was and still is to so many. I am grateful that God is continuing to be with Melanie’s family and thankful that you have left the parts of her that we have come to know over these years available to all of us. I continue to pray for you, your children and the rest of Melanie’s family and friends. May God continue to embrace you all!
This was perfectly stated ♥️ I had to pause the video many times due to my crying.
@@cynthiadeslauriers2978 I did the same thing I couldn't stop the tears...
@@cynthiadeslauriers2978 Same! To sob, and reflect.
Tears and cheers. Melanie was the first person I subscribed to on my quilting journey and her sweet loving self got me thru so much with my husbands cancer journey. My heart goes out to you Robert and your family for the loss of such an amazing beautiful woman and also I am so happy that you and your children were blessed with such an amazing woman to share some of your lives with and to guide you thru the rest 💕💕💕
It IS a testament to who she was... thanks for saying that. She just exuded a light, in some ways it felt as though she was too good for this world with all its pain and suffering.
Only recently found Melanie’s videos as I’m just learning to quilt and do needlework. Ironically, I started needlework to help me cope with grief. I have a daughter aged 46 who has just finished a second round of chemo and is in remission. In 2020, I also lost my handsome 32-year-old stepson to esophageal cancer. I feel like I was guided to this video to find this beautiful courageous woman. I’m finding new courage to sew and crochet while I navigate grief and loss. I joined a charitable group of needleworkers who donate our pieces to others. Thank you for being transparent and sharing this journey with me. I’m finding joy in my needlework as I’m guided by Melanie’s videos. 💔❤️. Sending much prayers right back as we walk through grief’s journey together
Reading this & knowing I'm the same age as your daughter. Praying she's continuing to do well. You are in my prayers.
Robert, with all of the quilting videos out there, I decided to watch the beginner's tutorial from your sweet, beautiful wife. I was so excited to get through each stage, and by the time I was binding the quilt, I knew I loved to sew and was hooked. Because of Melanie's videos, I've made quilts, pouches, mug rugs, drawstring bags, fabric envelopes, etc. Your wife was an amazing teacher, full of light and knowledge. My prayers are with you and your family.
I just came upon this today. It may have been a couple yrs since Melanie’s home going but, what a beautiful Woman, and family. Thank you for sharing this. I know sooo many who need to see this.
Prayers to the family!!💐🕊️❤
I’m a teacher from Peru. In 2013 I left my country and my job for moving to the US to get married. A year later discovered Melanie’s UA-cam channel and started crocheting. I was unemployed and depressed so that helped me a lot. Today, looking for her tutorials found this documentary... I don’t know what to say😢 Maybe that I will never forget her beautiful eyes and her smile! My condolences to you Robert, her children and family. God bless you all❤
This is beautiful ❤❤❤
Your documentary does a great service in portraying Melanie's cancer journey in honest and realistic terms. Few of us get to be part of an experience like this unless a close family member receives a diagnosis. If Melanie hoped to help people by letting them participate in this intimate, painful, but loving experience, she completely achieved her goal. I wish you and your family peace of mind as you process your grief and learn to adjust to life without your sweet wife and mom. She may be gone physically, but she will always be with you and all of us who were fortunate to know her through her youtube channel.
My son was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma 5 weeks ago at age 18. I’m deep in the rabbit hole searching for anything I can find and I watched your wife’s story. She was a fighter. I wish I was half the fighter she was. I’m hoping to find a survivor. Or hope to find hope. And then I’m going to raise awareness to this cancer that seems overlooked by everyone. I hope you find comfort knowing that her story will live on. ❤
🙏🏽🙏🏽💜 sending prayers his way.
I'm so sorry Staci
You are a fighter...you will be stunned at the reserve of strength you will find...strength you didn't know you had...one day at a time...thinking of you from the province of NL, Canada...
Please, check Dr Joe's Dispenza work, mind to matter healing, God bless
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Her zippered pouch video was a turning point in my beginning sewing days. I never forgot it and always went back to it when I wanted to make that pouch. She was sooo lovely. I wanted to be like her, and have that "light" that lived within her.
That was the very first video of Melanies that I watched and I was hooked from there.
She has taught me how to make bags with zippers and it's one of my favorite things too do. Please always keep these videos up. She will forever be teaching people 💗💓🥺
Your lovely wife's birthday on June 29 ~ the in loving memory service on January 29 ~ the launching of the documentary, made with love,
on July 29 ~
That brings me to Jeremiah 29:11
🌺I know the plans that I have for you declares The Lord.
They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope🌺
Stay strong, God bless!💗
AMEN ❤❤❤❤
I've seen this video today in 2023. Without knowing your wife I've cried a lot and I think she was a wonderful and inspiring person. I could feel the love between Melanie and you through the screen. Her story touched me in so many ways. I wish you and your kids all the best and the strength to live without your lovely wife and mommy. Greetings from Germany. Rest in Peace dear Melanie
I started watching Melanie when I was 12 years old - she taught me to crochet. What an inspiration ! I now have my own crocheting business& UA-cam channel. Thank you Melanie ♥
I am proud of you what is your youtube channel I can follow you.
I am proud of you what is your youtube channel I can follow you.
WOW! THAT IS AMAZING❣ GBY🥰🥰X
Awe thats so beautiful! Wish you well
@@NNG1314 ♥️🥰
The sign at Melanie's memorial read "Create lovely things" .
She created love, in many dimensions, through her family, faith, her teaching and her crafting. That, I think , is what made her so magnetic.
Dear Robert,
As 2023 is so close, I entered into the search engine here on UA-cam, beginning quilting. Mel's video was the first one to pop up, and I thought it was so great. I clicked on her other videos and saw further down that there was a memorial video of her life. WHAT? How can this be? This beautiful, sweet, talented young woman has been taken from the world? From her beloved family? All thoughts of quilting were gone, and I watched your beautiful video of your lives together. Not many people are able to find a deep love such as the two of you shared. That love will go on in the children that you share. I know that the pain is with you hard and deep right now, but you are all so very lucky to have had such a beautiful love in your lifetime! Not everyone does, but it shines brightly throughout your video. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and hold you tight. You and the family are in my prayers, and I hope each day forward will be a little easier to bear. With love and hugs from Georgia ❤️
Was searching for scarf tutorial and I got to know your story. I lost my uncle to cancer 13 years back and I still don’t know what to say. But something that keeps me going is that they never really go…Melanie has left so much impact…she lives and will continue to❤️❤️
Much love to this beautiful family. I hope you all shine in all the light she left.
I found Melanie a few years ago and she taught me how to crochet. After leaving an abusive relationship, I was able to make hats for my babies to stay warm. I made blankets for those who needed them. All of the patterns were hers. I am so sad to just now learn of her passing. I feel like I've lost a friend.
I'm glad you were inspired and learned from Melanie during a hard time of your life, she had that ability to connect with people and teach them all of these amazing things. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
We may not always know who they are, but our teachers have a type of immortality within us. We take them and the lessons they’ve given us, and we and carry them throughout our lives. Then, in many ways and in many times, we pass these teachings and knowledge on to others. Melanie started me on my quilting journey a couple of years ago, and her instructional videos were priceless for me. I know I’ll make more quilts and continue to pass these on to others as gifts. A little bit of Melanie goes out with each one of those. (I’m still making a lot of mistakes, Melanie, but I’m learning!). Prayers up for peace and comfort to all of Melanie’s friends and family.
She touched so many people’s hearts. I wouldn’t be where I am without her making your first quilt series. I’m not normally emotional over people I haven’t even met, but this has me crying so much. What a fitting tribute.
I'm sitting here in bed, full of a heavy cold and chesty cough. I tried sewing yesterday but soon realised it was too much. So today I decided to rest and watch quilting tutorial videos. I stumbled across Melanie. I watched all her videos and then spotted something in the comments that brought me here.
My heart aches for you all. I'm currently in tears. My cold is just so insignificant compared to everything you have and will still be going through. I am so glad you have family and friends around you.
My next, and every quilt I make will always remind me of Melanie, even though I only 'met' her a couple of hours ago. That's how much impact she has on people.
I'm a person of faith too, and I firmly believe you will see her once again. For now she is just sleeping. X
Robert, I just saw you on TV at the Super Bowl for getting the Pat Tillman award!! Melanie is looking down and is so proud of you. I’m in tears right now! Congratulations from Michigan. I hope you and your children are doing ok.
That is such a nice comment!
You taught me how to crochet and now I have this hobby that always brings me joy! Thank you so much Melanie! We miss you ❤️
Robert, that was a beautiful, touching yet heart wrenching journey and I thank you and Melanie for allowing us to share in it too. x
You can tell that Jack the cat loved her so very much, too. Thank you for this beautiful tribute to a lovely, Godly lady 💐
Yes!!!! The cat absolutely knew what was up...that was very clear he wanted to comfort her in her time of illness
I bawled my eyes out through the whole film- just saved it to my “making with Melanie” folder, can’t stop crying- thank you, Robert, for carrying Melanie’s light forward along with yours, this world will forever be a better place because of it 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
She was a wonderful woman. I wish we had a chance to spend more time together. My love and prayers to you and your family. Xoxo MARLY Bird.
In the late summer of 2019 I was sitting im my favorite chair looking at the sky and said to myself, " I am going to make a quilt , today. " I googled quilting videos and Melanie 's UA-cam channel came up. From that day in August of 2019 to this day I have become obsessed with quilting. Melanie's genuine love and spirit came through the camera and she inspired me in ways anyone reading this can never comprehend. Thank you Melanie and thank you Robert for this documentary, Because of Melanie I can give a piece of myself to friends and family. May God keep and bless you and your family.
I’m a crocheter and I will definitely keep the creativity going in honor of this amazing woman💎
I’ve never commented on any of Melanie’s videos before, but just wanted to say, she got me crocheting again, after about 10 years of not doing it! Rest in peace, Melanie xx
Melanie is the reason that 7 years ago I managed to pick up a crochet hook and finally make something successfully. After a few failed projects, it was my last attempt to try to get something right. Thanks to her, 7 years later I am still crocheting new things all the time, and sending my friends and family who are interested in how to crochet to her channel.
Every handmade gift I've ever given, to the many people I've given them to, is due to her careful, encouraging teaching. This craft has helped me deal with a lot of ups and downs in my life. It's become a part of what I do, and in some ways who I am.
I owe her so much, and her story is both heartbreaking and inspirational. I will continue to use all the resources she left, and she'll continue to touch my life, and many many others. I am deeply saddened by and sorry for your loss. I only hope the fact that she touched thousands and thousands of lives, and reached farther than so many who lived twice as long, will help the long healing process.
She was a blessing to many, but for my part, she was a blessing to me. And you have my gratitude for sharing this beautiful story.
Robert… I was about to take a nap this afternoon and I grabbed my iPad to watch a video or two first. Your video popped up and I was immediately mesmerized by your film… you captured y’all’s story in an unforgettable way….and you honored Melanie beautifully and have given your family and friends an incredible gift of memories. I cried so hard and was so moved and inspired throughout. I watched Melanie’s videos for years and always loved her creativity and sweet spirit. Thank you for sharing your life. I know it will speak to many.
Thanks for this! I hope her story speaks to many, she was so amazing and I miss her. It helps to share her with the world, may she never be forgotten.
Today, all I wanted to do was some crafting, watch UA-cam crime videos and may search how to make a quilt.
I didn’t expect to find and lose a friend all in one day.
The first video that popped up was Melanie. From the beginning, I felt this was doable and I’d rewatch after I got all my materials. Then I went to the comments……😢
Someone had commented, “I’m so glad they’re leaving her videos up……..” then another comment was “you’re missed, Melanie…” (something like that).
My condolences to the people she left behind, her husband, her beautiful children and the rest of her supportive family.
Her legacy lives on. Proof: Here I am, a year later, discovering her and her love of creating and making the world a more beautiful place.
That’s exactly what happened with me. I just wanted to learn how to make a quilt and read some comments and now I’m so upset for this lovely woman that has had to leave this earth far too soon and for her sweet family left behind also. My heart breaks tonight.
Melanie taught me how to make a zippered pouch, but more, so much more. She taught me to encourage myself in my creativity. She was a beautiful person and I only knew her through youtube. 24 years ago I lost my husband, the dad of our 4 children to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after a 2+ year battle and the final acceptance of hospice and dnr. Your love story is beautiful and made me sob. Please know there will be light again, time will help. I am so sorry for your loss and the family’s loss. Live on and give your love to your children.
Such a blessing to watch, even though the tears flow and my heart is breaking for you and your family. What a treasure you have captured so your kids never have to forget the sound of her voice, seeing the touch of love she gave, her smile and laughter, and her sorrow at recognizing it was all about to be over. May the Lord keep you as you journey on a path other than you intended, but on a path He walks with you every step of the way.
Its so depressing that you could definitely see the life start to drain from her face and even though she had a smile on her face you could see the pain and Uncertainty behind the smile. It literally eats you alive my own mother passed away this year from Cancer too one of the toughest thing any of us will ever go through and can be even worse watching our relatives/friends go through. May This beautiful; lady rest easy.
That last surgery did speed it up.
I cried like a baby, such a kind, beautiful soul. May she rest in peace. 🙏
I only recently discovered Melanie’s channel and love her simple friendly way of explaining the mysteries of quilting. She was sunny, bright and lovely. I’m from London and her spark reached over here and illuminated my life. I will make my first quilt and dedicate it to her. Love to all of her family xx
I loved everything about Melanie. She taught me how to do crafts in a way that nobody could. I miss her so much.
What a beautiful story!! Still crying at all the love I felt in this film. She was indeed and wonderful angel from God to bless us. May God bless you and the family
2:35 I just want to add a couple more things here....a light, a loving person, a person with a very very big heart, a worrior, passionate about what you taught, and an amazing teacher not only in quilting, knitting and crohet but in how to live life to the fullest ❤❤❤❤
I will never forget Melanie. I watched this very heartfelt documentary twice, a beautiful tribute to the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. She was not only beautiful, she was kind and thoughtful and so giving of her time and talents. I remember seeing her cat, Jack, on her quilts years ago when I first discovered her and it made me teary-eyed seeing him still by her side at the end, thinking how he would cope with her no longer being there with him. Robert, this must have been such a labor of love, difficult and bittersweet, but we all thank you for sharing her story, and are grateful she allowed her vulnerable moments to be filmed. Thank you for sharing Melanie again with all of us who loved her, but never met her in person. God bless you as you raise your children and keep her memory alive for them. Melanie is one of those unforgettable women and I was blessed to have known her through her channel and learned so much from her. ~Cynthia
Your message was beautiful ❤️
Thanks for watching twice Cynthia! It was hard in many ways but I couldn't wait to show Melanie's story to the world, this film only holds 84 minutes of how amazing she was, I could have made it so much longer. She is unforgettable and is an inspiration to all of us left behind. Blessings.
@@RobertHam1 Robert, if you had made it three hours long, even longer, I would have watched every single moment. Your son and daughter are fortunate to have such a strong father. Praying the best for them, that when the pain has become more bearable, they remember all the wonderfulness that was their mother and be able to feel her love throughout their lives. I know I'll never forget her. Thanks again. ~Cynthia
Such a beautiful documentary. She will be missed by thousands and thousands of people. Thank you for sharing her story.
This video almost killed me. My 39 year old niece died in Jan2022 from ovarian cancer. She fought for 6 years. But I have to say that I used to watch all of Melanie's video's and I crocheted and sewed from her patterns. My niece also watched her videos and she learned to sew a lot of things from these videos. Melanie was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I'm heartbroken.
Second time watching. Second time crying for the loss what a beautiful, beautiful woman.
Honestly, the most touching story I’ve ever seen. Still crying 😢 great husband!!!
Dear Robert, I've never been so touched by a story. The way you opened your hearts to the world. The way you documented , filmed and told your story, was amazing. Because of you, her grandchildren will know her,like I know her now. Her beauty inside & out, the love in this family was so intense. You wrote & filmed the story so well.....There's no doubt about the love and joy of her. I'm 63. I'm a great grandmother, so I've heard a lot of stories in my lifetime. Thank you for sharing. I will always remember you all. Love grandma Sandy ❤️
P.S. YOU ARE ONE HECK OF A FILM MAKER!!
What a beautiful message!
You, Robert were amazing and the best gift she could have while going through this horrible nightmare! I am so thankful she had you! Sorry for you and your children’s loss of such a beautiful, talented, amazing lady! My heart is screaming, “No” don’t take her”!
Melanie taught me how to crochet a hat for the first time. She was more than a youtube crafter. She was light and love and encouragement. I'm glad I got to be her student ❤️ Prayers for Robert and your kids. This video is a gift and a beautiful tribute.
“I don’t want this to be the end of my story “ really got me 😢 I know that exact fear as I was diagnosed this year
ughhhh, such a hard moment and a difficult time. I'm sorry for your diagnosis, I hope you can beat it and somehow find peace in all the pain. Thanks for watching.
Prayers to you.
This must of been very difficult for you to watch, but I truly hope watching Roberts documentary that it inspires you to continue your fight for your survival.
God bless you, would you allow me to pray for you?
I hope your story is one of reality exceeding your dreams. Best wishes for successful treatment and cure!
@@carolpainter4305 thank you! Yes please all prayers welcomed! 💕
Dear Robert, Your documentary about your journey with your beloved Melanie touched me deeply. 40 years ago, I walked with my best friend as she fought lung cancer. Non smoker. 30 y/o when she died. I wept. I wept again as I followed your story. Melanie made an enormous difference in your life and in her children’s lives. Her love surrounds you each day. 40 years later I remember my BFF. I’ve married, had a daughter and 2 stepkids and grandchildren. But, I’ve never forgotten my dear friend. Your life will eventually move forward and your love for Melanie and those precious memories will remain for decades to come. You are carrying forward her wonderful legacy of love. God is still walking beside you. One day you will see Melanie again and I will see my BFF. I not only believe it; I’m counting on it. And you can, too. ❤
That was beautiful and so true thank you for that post ❤
Such a beautiful woman and life. Her legacy will live on through all her UA-cam videos and all of the people who's lives she touched and taught.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
AMEN ❤❤❤❤ her Videos will definitely live on Rest Easy Melanie
I actually just started quilting and I just found Melanie’s page tonight. I have just watched my cousin go thru a similar journey but hers only lasted 2 weeks. This tribute to Melanie is the most loving and enduring thing I have ever watched. I have watched one video of hers and started my first quilt and I’ve watched and listened to this tribute as I’ve put the stitches into the first quilt I’ve ever made for one of my grandchildren. She’s still a part of that. I couldn’t help but think as I listened to her story…but God!! She said that she felt like God sent y’all to Alaska bc that’s where she said she didn’t want to go. That’s where she learned and started to develop her love of crafting. It was her first journey she thought she didn’t want to go on that lead her life’s direction to all of us. I am forever grateful for her journey and for having crossed paths with your family tonight. I will always remember my first jelly roll quilt was taught to me by Melanie. Thanks so much for sharing your lives with us. Much love and prayers to you still as I know a love like that lasts for everyone’s lifetimes. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
I have never seen any of Melanie's videos before stumbling onto this video. I cried thru a lot of this video. Robert the love you have for her comes through loud and clear. You captured her love for people, for life, your kids, and honestly it looks like for everyone she ever met. This video shows what a WONDERFUL and special woman she was, so much so I'm weeping for someone I never met. I pray for strength for you, your kids, and all your family. I'm going to watch all her videos now, she's inspired me to be creative and live life to the fullest! God bless
I ugly cried... a lot!! 😢
What do you do with the Love? You share it. Just like you've done here. Just like Melanie did. What an amazing tribute to an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing her with us all, just like Melanie did all these years. She is truly missed.
This was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. What a tribute to Melanie. I cried for the entire last half hour straight. My heart is with you and your family. Melanie is in the presence of God now and waiting to join her beautiful family again. Bless you all!
SO much love packed into a short life. That was the most powerful story I’ve ever seen. We never know how long our journey here on earth will be. There’s an Angel in heaven watching over you now. Robert Ham I am 58 and I’ve never seen such a lovely video. You are teaching us all who watch the power of love. Thank you to you and your family for allowing us into your life. ❤️
The last 30 minutes are so tough! I cry every time, but one of the reasons we felt it so important to include her entire journey was I wanted to show the world her strength, grace and love all the way to the end. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
@@marycoleman6963 Thank you for those words! Her life is the most powerful story I've ever heard too and that's why as a storyteller I had to share. I'm a lucky man to have been her husband.
@@RobertHam1 she was absolutely beautiful. She lit up a room. Yes u were very lucky to love someone like that. Most people never find that. I think Melanie was a special soul. For whatever reason she was only here in the physical world for a short time. I think you said she had genetics that predisposed her to this cancer. This happened to my friends daughter who died at age 6. My sister died in 1968 at age 3. I believe the next life is wonderful. There is peace no pain. What’s sad are those left behind.
God bless your family. I'm getting back into sewing and had saved so many links to Melanie's videos and instructions from eight years ago. I then decided to see what she was up to lately in her youtube channel and found this. I've been saved since my last visit and your video is hitting home as to how important Jesus Christ is in this blink of an eye we call life. Thank you for posting this. Such a bright light she was. God love you.
I’m adding a comment before I even begin to watch the video. Thank you to Melanie’s husband and family for putting this together for, as much as her subscribers miss her, her passing must have been devastating for them. I eagerly watched every new tutorial that Melanie shared even though I never did attempt to learn some of the techniques. I watched because Melanie’s quiet demeanour, bright smile, and soothing voice was a treat just as it was. I cried when she first announced she was ill and I grieved when she passed. Thank you again to her family!
I rewatch Melanie's videos all the time to assist me in my quilt sewing. Her spirit and soul lives on and she continues to help me create love through quilting. God bless you and your family.
This was both beautiful and devastating to watch. I didn't know Melanie personally; I discovered her UA-cam channel in 2018 when I wanted to learn to sew. I learned so much from her. She was always a joy to watch and it was heartbreaking when she announced her diagnosis and brought us with her on her journey. I always kept her in my prayers and continue to keep your family in my prayers as well. I am thankful for Melanie and sharing her incredible talents with us, but also for inspiring me to always be kind and gracious. And thank you Robert, for sharing such a private journey with us. I lost my mother to cancer many years ago, and never once did she complain and she fought as hard as she could. For Melanie to be inspiring not only through her beautiful personality and talents, but also through such a tough battle with cancer is incredible. You and your family are very lucky to have had such a wonderful lady in your lives. She left a beautiful legacy for us all. Thank you🤍🙏🕊
Robert, When I first saw Melanie, i was trying to get some pointers on crochet. I clicked on her video and when I saw her face I immediately knew she was an angel. This was in 2019 or 2020. I came back to her sporadically for pointers and to get inspired. Every time I saw her I had the same feeling, that she was not of this world. I am so happy that you were able to be with her, to love her, and to be loved by her and that her children have her in their hearts. Life here on this earth can be so hard. God bless you and your children. Thank you for sharing her story. What a labor of love. I know she is watching over all of you.
I happened upon this video accidentally. No idea how because I’m not into crafting. With still 30 minutes left I’m bawling my eyes out. How heartbreaking, but an absolutely beautiful tribute to Melanie 🖤
Such a sad loss to the world, let alone the family. She taught us all so much and will continue to do so. I learnt quilting and much more from Melanie but I’m going to learn to crochet and Melanie, you are going to teach me.. living on in every one of us she touched. So so sorry for your loss, a beautiful film, beautifully made for an amazing woman. Love to all. Xx (in Australia)
I’m totally crying watching this. I didn’t know Melanie had passed almost a year ago. I’ve been learning so much from her tutorials. What an incredibly gifted teacher and precious momma. Praying for her family.
When I see this in my feed, I often click on it because it touches me so deeply. I’m so touched by her story and I can’t tell you enough how wonderfully made this documentary is. I’m especially impressed with your honesty about the rough spell in your marriage and how you overcame it with hard work.. because we all know that it IS hard and many give up rather than put in the work. I watched Melanie’s videos when I first started crafting during Covid… she was such a beautiful person in every way. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
I lost my mother-in-law Yvonne (who was also my best friend) last November to Colon cancer. She passed within 6 months of her diagnosis. This documentary is the first time I've seen your lovely Melanie. What an incredible woman, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've watched the documentary twice because it's so raw, beautiful and such a wonderful celebration of your beloved Melanie. So hard to process why the world should lose such a precious gift. I'm sorry. Thank you for sharing. I'm praying for your family 💓
Thanks for watching, I'm sorry for the loss of you MIL Yvonne. Cancer is horrible, what a tragedy... Thanks for watching, twice, and for the prayers... It is hard to process all of it sometimes, God has given us alot of grace and mercy in this whole process... ugh so hard.
As a cancer survivor this story touched my heart so deeply. Until yesterday I had not heard of Melanie but another creator on UA-cam shared about her journey and this documentary. Thank you for this. What a beautiful testimony to your beautiful wife's life and legacy. I could not hold back many tears. I will pray for you and for your sweet children as you walk this journey of grief.
Thank you Robert + Ham family for sharing Melanie with us over the years and creating this wonderful film in her memory. She will be forever loved and missed. 🙏
Thank you, God bless
I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer last year after caring for her for 9 months. It was truly the most brutal thing I've ever experienced. She was an avid knitter, and made her own knitting podcasts, and in the year before she died she had been getting back into sewing. I was never a great knitter, but in the last few months, as a way to process some of my grief, I started getting back into sewing too, something I hadn't done since I was a teenager. I found Melanie's videos and immediately loved her. She explained things so well and was such a bright and supportive presence. While I work on my sewing projects, I often oscillate between watching Melanie's videos for guidance, and my mom's ones for comfort. I only just found out today that Melanie passed away. I'm truly heartbroken for her young family and friends. Thank you Melanie for helping me during my grieving period. I hope your loved ones are comforted by what you've left behind.
It's because of Melanie that I started quilting and because of her I have been able to bring so much joy to others with my new skill. Even though I didn't know her other than UA-cam I will truly miss her. 😥
She was a wonderful teacher. Still is! So much we can learn from her. A blessing for sure.
This was beautifully made. It sits home with me as I also have experienced the red devil in my own cancer journey. Melanie was the one who taught me to crochet which led me to my own passion of knitting. It was Melanie who taught me how to sew and embrace my own creativity. Thank you Robert for this video. I will always go back and watch her videos just for her inspiring voice.
Today I found Melanie, whilst looking to learn how to crochet a simple flower granny square . Your tribute dear Robert is touching , loving and brave. I only met Melanie through her channel today and have been deeply awakened. Her inner and outer beauty shines still today through this channel . Thank you for sharing her and your family’s precious life. I know we are stardust but that inner sparkle is who we really are . Thank you for reminding us to honour every moment of our lives and helping us to be more conscious and better people through her story.
Thank you Robert for sharing Melanie's and your journey with us.
Melanie was a warrior. A true inspiration to us all. 💖
How brave both of you were during this time. Sounds like the original diagnosis wasn’t correct. Thank you for making this. RIP
My dad was told he had kidney stones at cedars Sinai ER dept. He died three weeks later of cancer. He lived a long good life of 82 years.
As a retired RN I 😮was thinking the same thing. A smaller tumor was probably missed and proliferated. It happens, Unfortunately.