When You Think You Can’t Keep Standing: The Secret Strength of the Redwoods

Katie M. Kelley is a mother to eight in a beautifully blended family. She’s a writer, a teacher, and a lifelong learner. Growing up in the church, Katie has long been captivated by the concept of grace. But as told in her new book, Grace Will Be There: Finding God in the Life We Aren’t Ready For, her life story held twists and turns she never expected—a son with a severe disability, foster care and adoption, a long battle with her ex-husband’s addiction, and eventually, an unwanted divorce—she realized grace is not just a nice word for a coffee cup. Grace is what holds you together when life falls apart. I’m so glad to welcome Katie to the farm’s table today… Guest Post by Katie M. Kelley It was a pleasure to sit down to talk with Katie M. Kelley  in the belltower of our 1896 old stone church. Don’t miss our powerful video conversation below… The coastal redwood trees at Muir Woods are among “the tallest of living things” in the world. With the capacity to reach heights taller than the Statue of Liberty, one might assume, like I would have, that the taller the tree, the deeper the root system. […]