Carissa Lovvorn

 

Birthdays tend to bring about reflection on the past. It was around this time, twenty years ago, that I started down a wayward path. I had just turned fourteen and was about to start high school when I first learned that my parents were getting a divorce. I took it hard. I withdrew from my childhood friends, started to act out, and stopped caring about school. Ultimately, I failed the first half of ninth grade and dropped out completely during the second semester. I did not h

I love the simple things. Muddy hands, playing in the rain, quiet walks in the woods, family prayer time, and small acts of kindness are just some of the things that make life worth living. I am a Southern momma trying to teach herself and her family how to enjoy simplicity while sharing God’s grace and love with others. I am so thankful that you have decided to join me on this Grace Growing journey! #seedsforsharing

I believe all mothers have a collection of memories that are etched into their minds. One of my favorite memories is when my oldest daughter was around two and my husband and I took her on an evening walk. We just happened to be close to an open field and tree line when the sun was starting to set. Mid-step, she stopped and looked at the sky. The colors were breathtaking and I remember asking her what she thought. But she seemed to be in her own world and did not respond to m