{Be Featured} Grace Kelwin

 

hello lovelies!

Happy Tuesday!! I hope your week has been just absolutely beautiful so far! As you know, I’ve been introducing you all to some of the wonderful Delight girls. Today, I’m thrilled for you to meet Grace!

xo, Amelia

Hello sweet Grace! Please introduce yourself to us..

Hi there, I’m Grace – seventeen, dreamer, deep thinker, people lover, photographer, free spirit, artist and follower of Jesus. I love Him and my biggest desire in life is that my heart would beat in time with His.

Where do you call home?

I live in the beautiful state of Washington! (with the best family a girl could ask for, I might add) ;)

What are a few of your favorite things?

Iced coffee, laughing so hard I cry, Jeeps, looking at the stars, holding babies as they fall asleep, sweaters, Chinese food, autumn, ice cream, flowers.

Lovely! Which ladies have been the most influential women in your life?

Both my mom and my grandma have been influential in my life. They are beautiful examples to me of what sacrificial love looks like. They know what matters most in life and pour their hearts into loving and serving others. They inspire me.

Here’s a fun question!! What is your wildest dream?

I don’t have just one…I have a whole heart full of wild dreams. :) Some of those include: having my own family (and adopting a bunch of kids!), road tripping around the U.S., just traveling in general (India!), taking photos of people who have never had their portrait taken, skydiving (for some reason my friends are surprised when they hear this…apparently I don’t come across as the skydiving type?!), :) Being the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.

So what are your creative passions?

Ooh, I had a hard time answering this one because basically, creativity in any form is my passion! I love calligraphy, watercolor, just playing around and doodling, music…like I said, anything creative! But photography is my biggest creative passion by far. To me, there is nothing more inspiring than creating beautiful images of people. Documenting life through photographs makes me realize what an extraordinary gift every moment is.

So how does being a Christian affect the way you live? 

Since I am redeemed by the blood of Jesus, it affects every aspect of who I am and my whole perspective on life. God’s love and grace toward me daily transforms my heart. I see things from a different point of view. I see that God isn’t just something nice to add to life, but Life itself and the Source and Giver of every good thing. I have hope and a reason to live that I wouldn’t have otherwise.

Beautifully said! Would you be willing to share about the hardest thing you have faced?

Last spring I was very sick for a long time. It was so extreme that at times I honestly just wished my life was over and I was in Heaven where suffering doesn’t exist. But I have learned that even the worst things are for our BEST if we allow them to draw us closer to Christ. I wouldn’t be the girl I am now without going through those awful weeks. I learned to be totally dependent on the One who carries my life in His hand. It also gave me a deep compassion for all the people around the world who live with sickness and pain every day.

And my favorite, how has being a part of Delight encouraged you?

It is seriously so wonderful having friends who not only share my passion for creativity, but my love for God. Countless times I have been blessed, challenged and lifted up in prayer by my fellow “Delight girls.” It is so amazing knowing that they are always there for me, and no matter what the situation is, out of 500 girls, there is bound to be someone who understands what I’m going through! Ultimately, they have caused me to pursue Jesus more wholeheartedly.