by fisherwebdesign | Jan 28, 2014 | Random Thoughts
A MissionCorps member reflects on her time of service with Maggie’s Place. It’s impossible to merely ‘sum up’ the last year and a half of living and serving in this truly blessed ministry, where God’s love abounds and every day is so full of life,...
by fisherwebdesign | Dec 4, 2013 | Random Thoughts
It’s already Advent, and we are just a few weeks away from one of the biggest days of the year. At Maggie’s Place, we’ve been preparing for Christmas since July. It is a busy, but beautiful time of year where we gather to celebrate not only our Maggie’s Place...
by fisherwebdesign | Nov 20, 2013 | Random Thoughts
“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” – Dorothy Day When I was thinking about coming to serve at Maggie’s Place, one of the aspects that appealed to me most was the community...
by fisherwebdesign | Nov 12, 2013 | Random Thoughts
“Patience is a virtue.” I, like many others, grew up hearing this phrase as a catch-all for whenever I was antsy, in a rush, or simply wanting instant gratification. I never really questioned it, taking to heart that patience was indeed a virtue, one that...
by fisherwebdesign | Oct 28, 2013 | Random Thoughts
It was quite the menagerie that showed up to the Maggie’s Place Halloween Party this past weekend. Current and alumnae moms, staff, MissionCorps, and of course lots of extra cute, extra chubby, extra energetic kids dressed in their Halloween best came together to do...
by fisherwebdesign | Oct 23, 2013 | Random Thoughts
On a recent jaunt to one of the Maggie’s Place homes, I took a moment to toss some donations into the St. Vincent DePaul donation bin. When you spend much of your day in an office, a little physical labor can be quite refreshing! After the moment of donation bin...
