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...."GRACIE'S PLACE...."








...your visit here will most certainly be quite interesting...there are numerous links to many sites/homepages, and other things to view. Have fun browsing thru the pages, please return often I am always changing them. Take time to smell the flowers along the way!!




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By the way, my name is "MARIA" . I am also known as "GRACIE" to many in the Christian Chat rooms.







I am a born again Christian Pediatric Nurse, who has worked primarily with children that are terminally ill, and their families. These children generally received nursing care in their homes. I absolutely love children, and have been told that I have a special gift in working with them, and, ministering to them.







Right now I am home recouperating from a major automobile accident since February, 1999. It is doubtful I will be able to work in Nursing again because of the injuries I sustained to my neck, back and hip. This saddens me greatly, because I loved my work with these children and their families.






To me, working in Nursing is an extension of the hands of Jesus Christ. I believe that He has given me the capacity to do this...in my own strength I would have quit this type of nursing years ago because it is heart wrenching most of the time....especially when God takes His little ones home to be with Him.




Many times I have been there with the families of these children when this has happened. Each time God uses it in a very special way. I have learned so much through each of these experiences...none are the same. Each child is unique and a special gift from God...for however long they are here with us on this earth.







Some of you may question why little children seemingly suffer so...and yet, the answers are found in the scriptures...








2 Cor. 4:15 states "For all things are for your sakes that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God."







Truly it is so that God may receive glory from us thru these trials. So we will look to Him as our source of everything, knowing that His plans for our lives are perfect...even when our children go home to be with Him.







I have a very precious online friend, who has the most amazin' sense of humor...she constantly plays practical jokes on a number of us webbies...especially with sending us some hilarious photos of herself...she gave her permission to put these on the internet....her nick is "Granny Ratbag"..so you can see already she is a lot of laughs!!...


You can click here to view her pictures:



.."GRANNY RATBAG,"
This is her most recent photo..she has aged a bit..


"Ratbag 2"
This is at the height of her ballet career...LOL!!







LOL...Seriously, she is a very talented songwriter, and singer, who has published an awesome Gospel Music album called



"GOOD NEWS FROM HEAVEN"




For information as to how to order the cassette tape of this album, or to promote her photo's on your webpage...please writer her at this email addy...thanks!!!



"GRANNY RATBAG"



She wrote the most awesome poem about children, and to me it makes my page much more worthwhile to be linked to someone with the talents and gifts this special lady has. It is worth reading!!


"CHILDREN"




You can pop over to her site for a moment and check it out...we will keep the coffee pot warmed up for ya!!!

I know it will touch your heart like it did mine!! "Ratbag"... We just love you dearly. It truly is the Holy Spirit who gives you divine inspiration.







Random Acts Of Kindness Webring

"Gracie" a/k/a Maria
Is A Caring Member Of RAOK!
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MY HOBBIES






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My favorite pasttime is "GOURMET COOKING". I have dabbled some in HOME CATERING moreover as a hobby part time...only because it is sooooo much fun to do!!!! When its no longer fun you won't find me doing it!!! "LOL"



I have a great sense of humor, and I absolutely "love" to make people laugh!!



BTW....I call this photo "my favorite band" (LOL)...they will play for you now while I am thinking of what to say next!!!!












My greatest affection, besides my love for the Lord Jesus Christ, is for my 3 dogs... "RUBY"..."TRACEY"...and, "LINDSAY" (my babies!!) You can bet they are "spoiled rotten" too!!! ("LOL"). They can be rascals though...playing "tag" in the middle of the night up and down the stairs...LOL...stealing each others toys and bones...and food...or trying to get into the rubbish bins!!







When company comes, they are quite the "entertainers"...showing off for their "puppy biscuits"...competing with one another putting on a show!! They also are exceptional watchdogs. "Nothing," or "no-one" gets by our fence unnoticed!! Lindsay stands guard as police chief!!







We now have a new addition to the family "GRACIE"....born May 22nd....the most adorable Beagle pup you ever laid eyes on!!



She has already joined the ranks of the "rascals"....claiming "Lindsay" (my Lab/Dalmation) as her 2nd Mommy...rather than the 2 other Beagles that are here!! (Right now those 2 still ignore the little squirt!!).







She is the only one of the Beagles that "bays"...especially when her ball rolls under the chair and she can't get it!!! ROTFL.....she is quite expressive for such a "wee" one!! This one is rather independent...plays with her toys on her own...has mastered quite a number of tricks..because she literally "copies" the others...and that means she has copied some of the naughty things they do too..."LOL"...she keeps them running!!! Me too!!!







Someday I will get around to scanning their pictures for you....and you will say the usual "AWWWW...they're so cute"... because they are!!!!!












I also am an avid baseball fan...I absolutely love the BALTIMORE ORIOLES ~~ doesn't matter to me how they fare at the end of the season, I just love watching them play!!!


Recently, I got back into watching football, renewing my long time loving interest in the awesome MINNESOTA VIKINGS !!! I have been called somewhat of a "traitor," because I also love watching the "GREEN BAY PACKERS." My roommate is an avid "Packer Backer" too.






With the help of 2 other dear online friends, "LADY-NAN," and, "JACOBSGRAM," a Christian Chat Room called "THE MERCY SEAT IRC" was created.


Late night chatting is hopping in this place!! Feel free to stop by...we generally start chatting anytime after 11:00 p.m. EDT.








I also found another awesome Chat Room and News Group that doesn't allow "Hacking," "Flaming," or "Trolls," and it provides immense help to fellow webbies..please check this site out thanks!!












    Other things I like to do...when time permits, that is..



  • watch the Winter Olympics
  • view Old Classic Movies
  • Musicals
  • Listen to Gospel Music
  • ... Jazz and Ragtime too..
  • Play the piano
  • Write Childrens Stories
  • Create webpages








    I am a Collector too!!



  • Music Boxes (got an awesome one from "PooDoo" for Christmas!!)...
  • Clowns
  • Teddy Bears (26 now)
  • Baseball Cards (up to 18,230...)








Life is not boring in my house!! It is quite interesting as a matter of fact!! I am a firm believer that it should be lived to the fullest!!








God has laid it on my heart to do a devotional called "GRACE THOUGHTS"." If you would like to receive this devotional, please enter your e-mail address ONCE here...Thanks!!


You will receive a confirmation "thank you" page after you sign up.







This section is reserved for the MY MEDICAL LINKS PAGE that is currently under construction. My plan is to have links to all types of diseases, and other areas one would have need to research...with more concentration especially in Ovarian Cancer, FMS, Chronic Fatigue, and MS.









"Wanna Read My Guestbook?"

Come on!! Sign the Guestbook please!!

VIEW MY First GUESTBOOK

(great book but source was unreliable...)






AWESOME LINKS











GRACIE'S CHRISTMAS PAGES

***new 1999***also under construction....


GRACIE'S CHRISTMAS JINGLES

***new 1999***also under construction....

MY CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY

MY EASTER PAGES

MY FRIEND NANCY'S HOMEPAGES

....awesome site!!....

LINKS TO FRIENDS (AND OTHER) HOMEPAGES

MARIA'S GOURMET KITCHEN

***new 1999***also under construction....


COME VISIT MY "RAINY DAY" PAGES **new**

MY HOMEPAGE AWARDS

CHRISTIAN CHAT LINKS

MY WEBRING PAGES


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"Email Me:"
Gracekid2@yahoo.com








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