Gracie the Purple Chicken

About Gracie the Purple Chicken:

In the natural, Gracie was one of a dozen or so chicks that my husband and I raised. All of our hens had names, and one in particular was named "Miss Bossy Pants" because of her plentiful attitude. One morning, I heard a commotion in the chicken yard and then heard our dog, Champ barking outside.  Champ was barking to let me know that Gracie was being "pecked" by Miss Bossy and the other hens. Champ broke it up and helped rescue Gracie. I went to the feed store to find a medication for Gracie's wounds. I had a chance encounter with a kind farmer who put a medicated spray in my hand, "this spray will protect her from the other hens." Back home, I followed the instructions on the can and as I sprayed Gracie's back and shoulders, I watched as her white feathers turned a brilliant royal purple! Gracie received a miracle that day but so did I. Gracie received healing in her physical body and her broken heart was healed. She was no longer afraid. She now sat in high places in the tree or atop the hen house where she could be heard singing. Gracie was never "bullied" again. Bossy and the other hens were now drawn to Gracie. Champ and Gracie were inseparable. When Gracie knew she was loved, it changed everything.  One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Isaiah 61:3 of God's promise to ..."comfort those who mourn, give a crown of beauty instead of ashes, give the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. That we will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor."

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Award-winning Napa Valley artist Dave Huddleston has supplied the

illustrations and cover art for "Gracie, the Purple Chicken". This latest of several

children's books he has illustrated, or illustrated and co-written, was

of special interest to Dave because of the important message about

bullying and recognizing and respecting the unique qualities in others

instead of making fun of their differences.

To view more of Dave's art, visit Facebook and type in davehuddleston.

Artist Lauren Holcomb is a talented Kingdom artist and Texas native. Lauren supplied the cover art and illustrations which brought the story of Gracie and the G.O.A.T to life!  We are planning on co-creating more Gracie stories together!