You can now see the pictures that Kent Pettit took during the Michael W Smith benefit concert  on-line at www.pettitphotography.printroom.com/smith

Remember picture orders go to help us deliver Love Kits of Encouragement.

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The Adventures of Gracie & Diane

Second Chance with Saving Grace, is a Non-profit 501c(3) organization helping hurting people and animals wherever they may be found. We are reaching the world by visiting schools, churches, children in hospitals, prisoners, and civic organizations with our message of HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT and by sending Love Kits!

One of a Kind Service Dog Team, Motivational & Educational Speaker, Singer, Author

Diane Dike Ph.D.

Each of us has a purpose in this life: I believe my purpose is to encourage others to hold on to hope. And remind them that a seemingly random act of kindness can transform their life forever. My husband, Paul, accepted me when I was broken, that restored my hope. In turn, I rescued Gracie when she was broken, she rescued me right back by becoming my service dog. Together, Paul, Gracie and I have formed a unique bond sharing the second chance we've been given to encourage and restore hope to others-Passing it forward!

Diane Dike, Ph.D., a passionate and popular speaker, author and singer, lives in the Vail Valley of Colorado.Her heartbreaking, heartwarming and courageous story will inspire you to overcome your challenges.

Author

Diane’s experiences with Gracie led her to write and publish two books: Gracie Comes Home, the first installment of the children’s series, The Adventures of Gracie and Diane, and God Made Only One of Me, an autobiography, foreword by Michael W. Smith. The illustrator of Gracie Comes Home is Craig Grasso who worked on the animation for many hit movies including "Lion King" and "Ice Age II." 

All proceeds from the book sales and merchandise go to support Second Chance outreach work. Diane is constantly writing for magazines, being interviewed on: radio, TV, and in magazines. She appreciates the opportunity to share her story and encourage those she can along her triumphant journey."My passion for serving by reaching out to the least of these wakes me up in the morning and keeps me up late at night. I go wherever the door opens to share Love, Grace, and Hope."

There are people you know who need us. Please share our web site, videos, and flyers with all you know. We appreciate our friends who post our flyers in restaurants, Starbucks, church, grocery stores, libraries, schools, gyms, community centers etc. When we work together everyone wins!

A “Love Kit:” (for children) includes a Limited Edition Hardcover Book, w/ the audio CD, a Gracie Beanie Baby, a T-shirt, a Glow in the dark wrist band, a cuddle blanket, dog shaped magnet, flyer and a personal note all in a handy eco-friendly tote bag. Retail price: $40.00.

Same for the adults but the book is Diane's autobiography with the song One of Me and encouraging excerpts from the book read by the author. Please send us an email to sponsor Love Kits or to purchase them for your Christmas list: DianeDike@aol.com 

You can freely use any information from this site or about Gracie and Diane in your blog, ezine, or website--As long as you kindly include this complete blurb with it: Author, singer and speaker, Diane Dike, Ph.D. is the founder of, Second Chance with Saving Grace, Inc. a non-profit 501c(3) org. reaching out to help hurting people and animals. Diane and her Service Dog Gracie, travel the world sharing their inspirational story. Learn more about this remarkable team, their books, merchandise, and schedule them to speak to your group at www.DianeDike.org