Invisible Gifts
Some gifts are hard to see The heart pumping blood throughout the body The liver digesting what we put in These gifts are not always visible I often choose not to acknowledge these gifts He told me that faith without…
Stepping Into the Unknown: Living, Serving, Thinking, and Collaborating
After departing from my year of service my cup was filled to the brim. Even though my cup was filled, I asked myself a very important question. The question was, "How will I continue to live out the tenets that…
What Lydia’s House Means to Me
I have been a full time volunteer at Lydia’s House through Mercy Volunteer Corps since August. Through my time and experiences, I have been able to truly frame what this organization means to me. This place is a safe space,…
Jumping In With Complete Abandon: Finding My Sanctuary
Where do you find your sanctuary? As I embarked on the journey I began at the beginning of my service year in San Francisco, I was seeking out a place where I could find my own sanctuary. Luckily, I found…
Staying Connected to the Mercy Community
Staying connected to the Mercy community has been really important to me. It is like a touchstone that is ever present and yet shines more brightly over and over at just the moments I need some centering, grounding, and guidance.…