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…
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…
The Evolution of Living Simply
The idea of what "simple living" is has been completely shifting and changing to mean different things throughout my time with MVC. When I started my first year with MVC, I thought I knew everything I could about living simply…
Mercy Ecospirituality Center: Volunteer At Heart
My experience at MEC only reinforced what I already knew--I am a volunteer at heart. I like to be helpful in any way I can, and I find that through every service opportunity, I gain a new appreciation and respect…