When Amy McNamara heard her newborn granddaughter’s name, there was a moment of stunned silence. Certainly, “Grace” was a pretty name.
“But we immediately thought of the dog,” McNamara said.
Grace had been the name of the family’s Portuguese water dog, a beloved pet for 13 years. Before the grandparents uttered a word, the baby’s mother explained, “We think we need more grace in the world.” The grandparents were charmed, and now visit what they call “Graceland” whenever they can.