Hi!  I’m Allie O, aka gracefullmom.

Let’s see… about me?  I’m wife to Chris for 13 years- he’s one amazing hubby!  I’m Mamma to six beautiful kiddos: Ben, Lauren, Timothy, Andrew, Georgia Anne and Clara, whom we home educate.  And I’m a child of God by His grace, through faith, not because I earn it (though I do try- sometimes to His glory & others to my shame!). -Ephesians 2:8

Why gracefullmom? Because Romans 5:20 sums up my parenting. “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.” I love my children but selfishness, desire for a smooth life and other ugly sins can interrupt our mostly pleasant days. God, in His kindness, pours His grace on our family both in spite of me and through me! Others may see my parenting as graceful… I know all success I have is grace full.

I’d love to hear from you!  Whether you’re a Florida local and would like to have a parenting topic addressed in the paper or if you just want to say, “hi!”… here’s how to do it: