About Savvy Grace
Savvy Grace… Well, let’s see…my name is Denise Earles Walsh and moved Jackson, MS when I married my sweet husband on November 13, 2010 from Seaside, FL (AKA 30a). I a principal at my design practice, where my obsession for beautiful things turned in to my passion to create one of a kind spaces. I am a beach girl by heart who loves the Lord.
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I grew up in Memphis in my wee-little years with memories of standing up in my father’s race cars trying to look over the wheel, running with my sister in our grandparent’s backyard catching fireflies, traveling in our pop-up camper to see Yogi Bear and learn about catching crawdads and fish in the big outdoors. We moved to Florida in 1983, where our beach years started. My sister and I are blessed to have a godly mother with southern elegance who stayed at home with us and kept close watch as I started my early architecture years of building my own houses out of any box I could find and keep me out of my Dad’s tools!
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And, as if it isn’t obvious, I like to write about how God inspires me in my life through designing, reading, cooking, people and places- all the things that make me smile. I love the adventure of each new day He brings! I am blessed be married to an amazing husband who supports me in my passions (and plays guitar like Dave Matthews in my mind and our sweet dogs Gabby and Ellie). Our biggest gift to our family came on February 12, 2013, when God answered my “Sun Stand Still” prayer and brought out beautiful son in to our lives (never to be the same).
Life is simple, crazy and beautiful!
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What made you start this blog?
For some time, I’ve been known by my dear friends and family, as someone who inspires people to think and live life differently. At some point I realized by their encouraging words and God’s leading, that I wanted to share my adventures by blogging with friends, family and one day a beautiful way give my heart to my son and leave a legacy for generations to come. Grayton needs a mom who is not afraid to teach him that no matter what, no matter where, God is always there! Initially my thoughts were small and I envisioned only those who knew me would read this blog. However, God works in big ways! I believe he calling me to do something bigger and bring glory to him. My prayers are this blog reaches people beyond anything I could have ever imagined, knowing He makes all things possible!
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So why Project Grace?
I have been so blessed throughout my life. Since the day I was born my parents have always referred to me as extraordinary (because nothing ordinary ever happens in our family) … to be ordinary was not what God called me to be (or you)! I have defied the odds by God’s Grace and a beautiful life!
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On August 28th of 2011, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and hydrocephalus. On that day I prayed to the Lord to use my situation to humble me in complete dependence upon him. I am proof of the gift of God’s grace. My life has been lived to the fullest without any side effects for years until the day I celebrated the grand opening of my first commercial project here in Jackson. To think about the accomplishments in my life God has allowed without any sides effects of my tumor for years, is living proof of God’s unconditional love and I am so grateful! From that day on, learning to depend on God for everyday to come, has given me peace and comfort in the sweetest way I have ever known. Through my first brain surgery and challenges, to this day I am still walking on his blessings! I look at my son every day and know he is part of the “Great I am” who made me to. With all my heart, I pray I keep growing Christ and running towards him all the days of my life.
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Project Grace was laid upon my heart by God. I felt him say, “Take the grace of my comfort in your sufferings to help someone else. Take my promises to those in need, and I will give you the grace to make it happen.”
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When you battle silently with pain people cannot see in your outward appearance you learn to see life differently. You see the people around you in doctor’s offices and hospitals as His children and you feel comfort in knowing you are in a similar journey. You become dependent upon the Lord in all you do and trust in him, even when you may never know the answers. My prayers were answered that day, “But this happened that we (I) might not rely upon ourselves but on God” 2 Corinthians 1:9. I have saved every email and card written to me, which I have titled “Head Prayers”. They are my inspiration and strength as gifts from God. “Head Prayers” are those silent prayers that only God hears.
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Project Grace is what I have committed to start for all those in the world with silent prayers… all those around you who need the love and Grace of Christ to be shown to them by you and me!
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Together through Project Grace we can make a difference in the lives of others!
