About Us

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 & 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.

Speaker

As a keynote speaker Diane shares with dignity, sensitivity, and honesty her journey to hell and back through physical, spiritual, and emotional difficulties. She has found creative ways to deal with life's disappointments and even trained her own service dog in 2003. Her enthusiasm and passion connect with audiences of all ages on many subjects. With tailor-made presentations that meet the needs of all organizations. Whether you are on the mountaintop or in the valley, Diane’s message will benefit you. Diane has experienced "the good, the bad, and the ugly" of life and will inspire you to enjoy life no matter what. Schedule them today: Schedule Gracie & Diane

Presentations

Diane’s interactive presentations encourage audiences to believe that they can make a difference. Her wonderful programs emphasize friendship, discipline, love, teamwork, kindness, and disability awareness and etiquette. All respond to Gracie & Diane with enthusiasm and feel their genuine love. Students realize that they can become someone’s hero, as Diane is to Gracie for reaching out to her when she was broken, homeless, and scared. Seeds for a new sensitivity for those around them who may be struggling are planted and watered by the call for community service.

Join Diane and her service dog, Gracie, the world's first rescued Italian Greyhound service dog, (helping a woman with a rare blood disease) on a triumphant adventure with divine appointments. See how Diane overcame life’s challenges while dealing with debilitating illness, loss, divorce, depression… with a smile, a service dog and a second chance. Experience renewal, restoration, and a new found energy to climb every mountain, through her eyes of faith.

Whether you are a student, teacher, business, team,... after spending time with Gracie & Diane, you will be inspired by a refreshed view of life and a deeper appreciation for the difficult times and the glorious lessons that can be learned from your challenges. Don’t miss your opportunity to schedule them today! 

Diane with friend Michael W. Smith and Gracie during a concert and speaking engagement.

To request an interview, or to schedule Gracie & Diane for your event or you are looking for wholesale information please email: Diane@dianedike.org & Stephanie@dianedike.org