Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start...

I suppose introductions are in order.  My name is Grace Edwards and I've always wanted to have a blog.  Well since about 6 months ago.  I have been a huge fan of blogs for a few years, all kinds, and always marveled at the creativity and courage of the people out there in the internet ether who are committed to their craft or cause.  Personally, I love so many things, it's hard to know what to blog about:  dogs, knitting, quilting, stamping, my job (children's director at my church), and the list goes on and on and on....

Lately, though, (here's the deep reflection portion of the post) I've been thinking about my life and wondering why I don't complete more projects, follow through on more commitments or just plain enjoy my life.  I have a great life, an incredible husband, wonderful families, the two best dogs in the whole world (slight bias) and amazing friends.  After many walks (with my dogs) and prayers I've discovered that I'm just getting through life not enjoying it.  So hence the name of the blog (thought of in the shower where almost all great thoughts arrive)... The Life in a Day with Grace.  I wanted it to be just The Life in a Day, but that was taken so I added the with Grace part.

I must confess that I'm also in great need of accountability (even writing this gives me great fear) and I thought a blog where potentially the entire internet world could read my bold claims would be the answer.  Maybe a little over the top, but everything I've tried up until this point hasn't worked.  One of the podcasts/blogs I listen to/read is called CraftSanity by Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood.  She's an amazing writer, podcaster and crafter who just recently began talking about putting our commitments out there for the world to see and hear.  I was encouraged and inspired by her boldness and thought I would follow suit.

So here goes...  the Life in a Day with Grace

A Thoughtful Paws from Woody & Ellie

How much more life do you need when you have us???