Tag Archives: Golden Retriever

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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Where I stand today- Closed Doors

Posted on April 1, 2015 by journeywithmercy

I know it has been a while since I posted any updates. I am still aiming to find opportunities to share Mercy and the love of Jesus with other people, particularly children. We visit an assisted living facility on a … Continue reading →

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Awarded a Scholarship towards my next class, but might have to turn it down because of unpaid balance

Posted on December 12, 2014 by journeywithmercy

As some of you might know, I am taking classes at Liberty University towards a counseling degree, so that I can serve God in providing counseling and therapy full time. I applied for a scholarship through my present career’s employer … Continue reading →

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Trying out for Mercy’s Stardom

Posted on August 26, 2014 by journeywithmercy

I can’t help but revisit the possibility of God wanting me to become well known. I know he called me to represent His love and His grace and mercy towards people particularly disadvantaged youths using Mercy as a divine instrument. … Continue reading →

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Depending totally on Him to come to your aid

Posted on June 16, 2014 by journeywithmercy

I had a great adventure with Mercy yesterday at Prince William Forest Park. I have an annual pass there, so I wanted to make sure I was getting some good use out of it. We had a nice hike. As … Continue reading →

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Higher Value – Making sure that people are blessed with Joy and Sweetness

Posted on June 7, 2014 by journeywithmercy

God’s word states that if at all possible, to live at peace with everyone. I am grateful for some of the services and recreation that Fairfax County has for special needs kids. I wanted to celebrate that with my family … Continue reading →

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Praise Be to God!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by journeywithmercy

Sorry, I haven’t posted on here in a while. I give thanks to God for His blessings. Mercy did get her Therapy Dogs Inc. certification back in October. In fact, her certificate was issued the same day as my last … Continue reading →

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More grace for the less experienced please

Posted on October 25, 2013 by journeywithmercy

I so love Golden Retrievers in case it was not obviously already. Even though I don’t show my dog, it is interesting to watch other Goldens in the ring. I subscribe to Golden Retriever News and I love the ads in … Continue reading →

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Epic Teamwork

Posted on September 27, 2013 by journeywithmercy

You wouldn’t believe what just happened. We have a door to separate the dining room from the living room. We decided to put Mercy in the dining room for a timeout while we were chilling in the living room. We … Continue reading →

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What does Valor (Heroism) mean to you?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by journeywithmercy

Last May, my husband and I sailed on the Carnival Valor for our 7th wedding anniversary. We even participsated in the Behind the Fun tour where we got to visit the engine control room and the bridge as well. During … Continue reading →

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