Hello, There!

 

Hello, there! 

Welcome to my little corner of the world! My name is Ashley but most of my friends call me Ash, which you’re welcome to do. I am hoping that you will soon come to think of me as your friend because I want to invite you on this journey called Life with me. But first, let me introduce myself. I can’t very well expect you to commit to something this big with a complete stranger, now, can I? 😊

First and foremost, I am a young woman who is living by the grace of God, thus the name that I have chosen. I gave my life to Christ at a young age and the road has been far from perfect, but God has been so good. I know that without the strength, guidance, and unconditional love of the Lord, I would not be where I am today. I am so grateful to the Lord for everything and want to live my life to glorify and honor Him.

My interests are many, and my life is anything but routine or normal, but what truly is normal? It often feels like a rollercoaster ride, as I try to navigate the road that God has me on and where He’s taking me to but from what I’ve seen, rollercoasters are anything but boring so I will take it. With that being said, the ride might get a little crazy at times. Somedays you might be joining me in the kitchen as I try out a new recipe…you know, one of the hundreds I have saved on Pinterst where, most likely, most will remain and never see the light of day. Or maybe we will sit down for coffee together some morning and talk about how the Lord has been working…the struggles, the victories and everything in between. By the way, how do you like your coffee? I mostly like mine black but sometimes my sweet tooth gets the better of me and an iced coffee is in order. Or maybe you prefer tea? No problem! Coffee or tea, either way, I hope that it will be a sweet time of fellowship and encouragement.

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention something else very important! You are going to need your passport because I love to travel and one of the places I will be taking you to is Liberia, West Africa, a country that has long had a place in my heart.

Some other things that have my heart are my ever-growing family. Thanks to my three older brothers and their amazing wives, I have a passel of nieces and nephews that I absolutely adore. I also love sewing and being in the kitchen, whether its baking or cooking; I call it my therapy because it truly relaxes me. I also find great enjoyment in singing, reading and writing…among other things that I will refrain from mentioning just now. We have plenty of time for learning more of that in the future. 

So in case you haven't gathered, this blog will be filled with many things, from the mundane happenings of everyday life to spiritual and/or relationship encouragement to worldwide travels. If you're up for any of that, feel free to follow along! 

My hope and prayer is that we will learn and grow as we walk this Gracefilled Journey together!