Rewiring Toward Hope

As the seasons shift and the world grows quieter, something remarkable is happening inside Grace Farms—beneath the surface, deep in the brain and heart. This time of year gives space for reflection, rest, and the slow, steady rewiring that occurs when a young woman finally feels safe enough to breathe, trust, and try again.

Fall and winter offer “Grace” what she’s needed all along: consistent rhythms, gentle structure, warm moments around the table, and daily reminders that she is valued. These good experiences—celebrations, routines, connection, belonging—become the tools that help heal old wounds and reshape how she sees herself and her future. #goodexperienceshealbadexperiences

In this issue of Grace Repurposed, you’ll find stories of this quiet but powerful transformation.

Thank you for creating the kind of environment where healing takes root and rewiring becomes possible. We’re so grateful you’re here.

As you read this edition of Grace RePurposed, I invite you to pray over each one who shares their story and trust that your support is more than just one person’s life changed; there is kingdom influence that goes far beyond Northwest Arkansas!

For years, birthdays were always hard for me. I found myself feeling sad and not understanding why.

I only remember one birthday, before being taken away from my mother. I was turning 5 and daddy was home. He made sure it was special and he even got me a swing set!

I always found it strange that I didn’t remember my other birthdays.

I found out years later…

One of the most beautiful things about life at the farm with “Grace” is how caring for animals invites us to a slower and more intentional headspace. Horses can’t be hurried… unless you have a bucket of grain! However, their slow pace in life creates an opportunity for each of us to be intentional about movement and to be aware of our breathing and heart rate when we are interacting with them. Horses have a very stable heart rhythm, so naturally, “Grace” feels calmer when she’s around the herd. As you get farther into this issue of “Grace Repurposed,” you’ll read how Equine Assisted Therapy and our Stable Time is changing the very heartbeat of the girls we serve.

Hi folks, Alan Smallwood here. This question might sound a little “girlie” coming from a guy like me. Don’t panic or worry—it is supposed to…

Tracie, our Interim Program Coach, reflects on her time as a volunteer and celebrates an important milestone.

We are SO excited to share our Fall Newsletter with you—featuring the brave stories of our three 2020 program graduates!

We are SO PROUD of Jasimine for pushing forward with her goals, even in these strange times!