Category Archives: Solace

It Can’t Rain all the time

Posted on September 24, 2018 by journeywithmercy

Sorrow is a part of life. Death, divorce, strife, rejection, shame, and abuse are prevalent during these last days. It’s always sad when someone dies, particularly someone viewed as a hero in one’s eyes. I had just watched a Christian … Continue reading →

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Homeless man overtaken by the love of Jesus

Posted on February 9, 2018 by journeywithmercy

Mercy and I went to a Presbyterian church in Vienna Virgina where they were housing some homeless for the night. We visited with other volunteers in the Veterans Moving Forward program. Mercy and I will eventually be visiting veterans in … Continue reading →

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Mercy, the Epitome of Grace!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by journeywithmercy

Mercy was granted an opportunity to serve through Summits Therapy Animal Services tonight. She visited with special needs kids at a special therapy dog event at a local community center. There were other dogs there and there was even a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Animal Assisted Therapy, Autism, Beauty, Believe, Career, Comfort, Compassion, Destiny, God's Glory, God's Kingdom, God's Love, Golden Retriever, Grace, Healing, Health, Inspirational, Love, Mercy, Ministry, Purpose, Serving, Solace, soothing, Special needs kids, Therapy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A less than ideal lifestyle and circumstances should not be used against you

Posted on January 30, 2013 by journeywithmercy

Earlier on, I had lamented about not being where I belong. Then when Mercy had a few less than desirable adolescent behavior quirks, I lamented about my personal trainer giving up on me, saying that I didn’t deserve Mercy because … Continue reading →

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