Welcome to A Sip of Grace.

I have been married to my best friend, Steve, for over thirty years. We are blessed to have three adult children, and two grand-dogs. My mom is my role model; having recently celebrated her 80th birthday, she is involved in more activities than I can keep track of. As the middle child, sandwiched between my brother and sister, I am the self-proclaimed favorite. I am a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, friend, thinker, gardener, and writer. All of my roles and identities influence my perspective and inspire my writing.

The golden rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, is my guiding principle. There is a special place in my heart for people who are overlooked, mistreated, or struggling. When I look into the eyes of a stranger, I see a version of myself or someone I love. A simple smile, a nod or any gesture of kindness can change the course of someone’s day. My hope is that I leave someone better than I found them, and simply being kind and extending grace, in my opinion, is the key.