As a child, I was the type who hoarded rocks, leaves, and pieces of driftwood.  Every summer, my family spent a couple of weeks in Colorado.  The mountains were ripe with trophies to gather and admire.   

As a college student, geology was my favorite class.  Although not the scientific type, I was fascinated by the forces of nature at play and by God’s hand in creation.

As an adult, I put away childish things like rocks and creativity. I pursued the study of theology, a career in ministry, and growing a family.  Summer excursions to the mountains always reconnected me to my love of the earth and it's wonders.       

A couple of years ago, I was given an Anglican rosary.  I discovered that I enjoy the focus that praying with prayer beads can provide. 

An overwhelming need to be creative again spurred my desire to “play with beads.”  As I created my first Anglican Rosary, I couldn’t bear the thought of it being lovely and meant to be kept in a pouch or pocket.  I love the idea of wearing prayer; of wearing a tangible reminder to be at prayer.  So gracefull things was born.

I will always love the mountains.  I still love gathering rocks.  I love the feel of stones in my hand.  I love the search and the stories behind  the various elements that become my little works.  I love the process of creation.