Life is a journey that’s meant to be shared. This is one of the places where I share mine. Here you’ll find the good the bad and the downright messy. I share my mistakes, ideas, art and life as I’m getting to know and learning to follow Jesus. (be forewarned:I tend to be slow in that race.)
I have been married to my husband-Kyle for 20 years. I am Mom to three sons-one in each of the last three decades…Mike 19, Matt 16 and (yes- SURPRISE!) Noah- who’s 7. I love photography, learning, speaking, writing, and yeah, knitting, spinning and fiber arts of all kinds. (Something I do each day should last longer than toilet scrubbing!)
Things I’ve done or do:
Taught pre-school, Sunday school and home schooled older two sons for 3 years. (have also had them in private and charter schools-the oldest just started college and the middle one is in high school) If there is a schooling option, I’ve tried it. I am currently homeschooling my youngest son.
I’ve served on a Pastoral Care Centers Leadership Team
I served as a Pastoral Counselor specializing in Children, teens and parenting, for over 13 years.
I wrote and facilitated a parenting seminar called “Diamond’s in the Rough- Bringing out the beauty in your gem”
I wrote curriculum for and facilitated Christ centered- educational support groups for children. (Divorce Recovery, Anger Management, Biblical Self Worth for pre- and teen girls)
I have been involved in MOPS International in a number of capacities for nearly 19 years. I have been: Local MOPPETS Coordinator, MOPS Coordinator, Mentor Mom, Council Coordinator and currently serve as a Ministry Advancement Coordinator.
Taught and facilitated several women’s bible study’s.
Speak at various women’s and MOPS groups.
I write for a team devotional blog twice a month- Laced With Grace
I am currently working on 2 book proposals.
Have had Magazine articles published on mops.org and “Connections” MOPS Intl. leadership magazine.
Fun fact- I love taking pictures- but hate having my picture taken…
Things I dream of:
My calling is to encourage and equip women to live authentically and love fully, and by doing so to make a difference in their world. (Well- and I dream of having the whole house clean at one time… . but that could just be a pipe dream)
November 26, 2007 at 3:59 pm
I just stumbled upon your blog, and I must say that I love it. The content you’ve posted is very refreshing and uplifting, and it totally cheered me up. Thanks so much, and I might just have to try your Thanksgiving recipes soon… God bless you and yours!
March 9, 2008 at 5:05 am
So, do we get to see your “new” hair? ;o)
I’m also the one usually behind the camera . . . it’s much more interesting to not see my own visage in 2-D . . .
June 7, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Tracey, would you be interested in speaking at our MOPS group next year? I’m not sure if the lineup is full or not, but I would love you hear your presentations! Especially ‘Diamond in the Rough’, my two year old has been a little challenging lately :)
August 26, 2008 at 3:12 am
Hi! I’ve been trying to get a message to you through ravelry, and I’m wondering if it’s not getting through? Wondering if you would still be interested in speaking at our MOPS group? If not, no big deal. I left my phone number in ravelry, let me know if it’s not there and I’ll send it again. Thanks! Hope to speak soon.
Ann