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About journeywithmercy

I am seeking a meaningful life in Jesus Christ. I am not sure exactly what that means, but I am on a journey to find out. I seek a most amazing way beyond my wildest dreams to fulfill my calling, purpose and destiny while enjoying beauty, art, culture, nature and science the whole way thorugh.

I define thriving differently than most of society

I cannot imagine a thriving life in which people are unhappy. There are so many rigid regimented beliefs out there, that are throwing the wrench into the way God meant for us to thrive. Yes, God is perfect. He is … Continue reading

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Making an Impact that Matters

I long so much to offer to others help that they really need. Meeting needs, comforting the hurting, soothing the troubled, helping others find strength. In other words, I long to be an instrument of God’s healing, (with Mercy at … Continue reading

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Beginners and Comfort Dogs are to be welcomed as part of the Golden Retriever Enthusiast community.

I consider myself a Golden Retriever enthusiast. Over the years I have learned so much about them. I loe Golden Retrievers dearly. Mercy is in fact my first Golden Retriever. True, I do lack experience with her. My goal is … Continue reading

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A Golden will drop everything to spend time with you

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[pinterest] I have suffered from broken promises since I was a little girl. Nothing hurts more than someone getting your hopes up only to back out at the last minute. It is hard to trust people when they don’t say … Continue reading

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I am not where I belong

I have learned a lot over the past 20 years. Computers are cool to a certian extent. I have both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s of IT. 11 years ago, I would proudly tell people that I was an IT professional. … Continue reading

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My son in need of help.

It has been made official by the final verdict of Joshua’s developmental pediatrician that he has Autism. My heart already goes out to special needs kids. I am passionate about them getting grace, mercy and the help they need. We … Continue reading

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Still moving forward despite setbacks

Despite sacrificing and taking time off from work and practicing hard with Mercy, we did not pass the Canine Good Citizen yesterday, which is a vital stepping stone if Mercy is to become a therapy dog. I am never giving … Continue reading

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Meet Jesus Christ the Best Judge of Character

Several men wanted to stone Mary Magdeline. But Jesus would have none of the condemnation from them to her. Only God can judge the heart. We have all sinned and fall short of the Glory of God. No one is … Continue reading

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Longing for Purpose

My best friend visited her beau in the mental hospital today. In was in a pastoral setting, beautiful and divine. I could see a vison forming before my eyes in the form of my Golden Retriever being used as an … Continue reading

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Why I named my Golden Retriever Mercy

I discussed in my very first post how Mercy got her name. One thing I had mentioned was that I had been given the spiritual gift of Mercy. I had hardly received grace or mercy from other people when I … Continue reading

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