Amazing Grace! How Sweet!

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Lynne asked if I would donate a piece of jewelry to a charity event for Kid's First, an organization in which she and her husband are involved.  I jumped at the opportunity for several reasons, and for those of you who know a little bit about my life's journey, I'm sure you understand why.  For the benefit of my new friends, let me tell you that one of my daughters has gone through the trauma of divorce.  Enough said?

As I was contemplating which item to donate to the Fundraising Gala, I found myself in a dilemma.  There was something special about each piece, but I wasn't sure if the "special-ness" would be appreciated by those who were going to be bidding on it.  Again, for those who know me well, I am very critical of my work and I over-think things a lot!  (Just ask my girls...it's a point of frustration for them, I'm sure!)  But to my defense, I didn't want to donate just anything without first thinking about the audience and the occasion.  It's just part of the drill for me...so I prayed for wisdom.

This particular necklace had not yet been named.  Of course it needed a name, so as I photographed and measured it, I sat quietly looking at it.  Thinking about "Kid's First"...and the mission behind this organization, I realized that going through these life events takes a whole lot of GRACE!  Yes, I have watched my daughter show grace when I just wanted to lash out.  Yes, there's been lots of tears, but  grace abounds for the kid's sake!

Here's a picture of sweet "Grace" that will be an item at the Gala.  It's a black and red Kumihimo necklace with matching earrings.  (pronounced koo-mee-hee-mo)   Kumihimo is the art of braiding eight strands of beads together and dropping one bead at a time as the cords are interlaced.

I'm not going to apologize for the seriousness of this post...it's life, we all go through "stuff" and folks, I just want to keep it real.  Let's face it...we need lots and lots of grace...it makes the burden lighter.  And there are times when I need people to show me some grace, too!

"God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other." ~R. Neibuhr

I am so excited to see what this "Grace" can do...and I hope she gently and sweetly hugs the neck of the person who is the highest bidder!  

Go With Grace!
Carole