Melanie Benforado retired from the Navy after serving for over twenty years. She has led young ladies' Bible studies and participated in women's conferences for her church. She and...view moreMelanie Benforado retired from the Navy after serving for over twenty years. She has led young ladies' Bible studies and participated in women's conferences for her church. She and her husband have four children and twelve grandchildren located throughout the United States. They spent a number of years in southern Maryland and currently live near Nashville, Tennessee.view less