About

A young girl with a red bow in her hair and a woman with long brown hair smile together, embodying Home with Grace and Joy, in front of a festive, blurred background of Christmas lights and trees.
A group of six people, three women and three men, are smiling and posing closely together for a photo in what appears to be an indoor setting. The background shows some medical equipment, possibly indicating a clinic or hospital room. Their expressions radiate the warmth you’d find at Home with Grace and Joy.
A family of four, standing outside on a sunny day. The two girls on the left are each holding a goat, the man in the middle is holding a lamb, and the woman on the right is holding a chicken. They are all smiling and facing the camera with open fields behind them, radiating Home with Grace and Joy.
A smiling woman with wavy blonde hair and glasses stands in front of an arched doorway, embodying Home with Grace and Joy. She is wearing a yellow floral dress and has one hand resting against the door, set against a textured white wall.

Welcome! Hi I’m Susan and I’m so grateful you’re here!

I started Home with Grace and Joy to share my love for faith, family, and food! My grandmother Grace and my mom Joy made sharing these three things a priority. I can only hope to have the same kind of “Grace and Joy” influence on my family as they have had on me.

I live in a small town in Texas, and am married to my best friend and pastor, Jay.  We have a precious family of two children, Shea and Jacob.  Shea is married to Kris, and they have given us two beautiful grandchildren, Chloe and Cadlyn. 

Our son, Jacob gave us a beautiful daughter-in-law, Kristy and another precious granddaughter, Evelyn. 

We lost Jacob in 2019 to a fight with Leukemia.  Although we miss him more than words can express, we know where he is, and we will see him again one day.  

A group of six people, including two men, two women, and two young girls, stand in front of a rustic, corrugated metal wall. One woman holds a baby in her arms. They are all smiling and dressed in casual clothing, embodying the essence of Home with Grace and Joy.

Learning to live with loss

Read more about our grief journey here at “Is it Possible to Grieve with Grace and Joy?” We have not gotten it all figured out by any means, but I hope that if you are dealing with grief, I can help you in some way.

our family – december 2018

We’re still figuring things out. It’s a work in progress.

home with grace and joy family

What About Grace and Joy

There is so much about Home with Grace and Joy I would like to share! See how the name came about to honor these two special women in my life here in “Get to Know Grace and Joy.”

Two photos capture the essence of "Granny Grace" at home with grace and joy. In the first, she dons a formal outfit; in the second, she's casually dressed in a striped shirt and jeans, confidently posing with one hand on her hip.

Grace (Granny)

Granny was a blessing to everyone she met. The name Grace truly fit her and the way she treated people. She took care of many people in her lifetime, and I am blessed to be one of them!
Read more about “Grace” here.

If you look closely, you will see the pattern of Granny’s apron throughout this website. Read about her apron here – Granny’s Floral Print Apron: An Apron with a Legacy.

Three people are sitting at a wooden table in a cozy restaurant. An elderly woman in a floral blouse is smiling beside two younger women wearing glasses, one in a T-shirt and another in a hoodie. Framed pictures adorn the wooden lattice wall behind them, adding touches of grace and joy to the ambiance.

Joy (Momma)

My mom, Joy, is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. She brings “Joy” to the people she comes in contact with because of her kindness. What a blessing and example she is for us.
Read more about “Joy” here.

An elderly couple sits together at a table by a window, embodying grace and joy. The man, in a dark shirt and cap, shares a smile with the woman in an orange shirt and glasses, her arm gently resting on his shoulder. Soft lighting filters through partially closed blinds, adding warmth to their serene space.

My Parents

My parents continue to pour into us and others. They have shown me what love is throughout my entire life. I thank the Lord for them daily!
They have many recipes on this site. See one of our favorites here – Homemade Cornbread Recipe.

The Rest of the Family

  • Wile E
  • dog family
  • Gracie
  • Ally and Wile E

As you can tell, we are dog people. Oh my goodness, what joy these little creatures bring! All of these are now gone, except Ally, but they are still remembered and part of the family. Ally continues to make us laugh and bring us joy daily!

us at the Hangout in Gulf Shores

Just the two of us

As I mentioned, I am a pastor’s wife, and I am also a retired high school counselor.  I love working with people of all ages and helping them through life.  Being home and sharing “Home Ideas” along with scripture is one of my favorite things.  I hope this site will be a blessing to you as I enjoy sharing devotionals, recipes, household tips, and more!

To read more about Home with Grace and Joy, click the link below.

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My Favorites!

Besides my family, these are some of my favorite things:

My grandmother Grace made an apron from this fabric you see in the background. It was originally a dress. Each time I see it, I think of her.

A display featuring a framed vintage recipe titled "Desserts," a wooden recipe box, and a decorative wheel captures the essence of home with grace. Everything rests on a floral cloth draped over a chair. The text "Legacy Stories!" appears at the bottom, bringing joy to all who see it.
Text on a white background says "Thank you for joining me today, Susan" in a stylish, thin black font. Grace and joy hover in the air as if inviting you home.