by fisherwebdesign | Jun 25, 2015 | Random Thoughts
“So what exactly is Maggie’s Place?” “Well, Maggie’s Place consists of homes of hospitality for women who are pregnant, seeking shelter, and– ” “Wait, so it’s like a shelter?” “Sort of, but it’s much more than that!” Having served at Maggie’s Place for almost a full...
by fisherwebdesign | Jun 10, 2015 | Random Thoughts
July 18th will be my 2-year anniversary at Maggie’s Place. I’ve lived and served all this time at The Michael House as a live-in volunteer, or MissionCorps member. I have a full and demanding schedule, and it’s no joke living where you work, but...
by fisherwebdesign | May 28, 2015 | Random Thoughts
“I miss the peace here.” I was really surprised. I was having a conversation with a mom who had moved out of Maggie’s Place a few months before, and from my view, the house during her time was anything but peaceful. There must have been something more than surface...
by fisherwebdesign | Apr 2, 2015 | Random Thoughts
Welcome to our home. We are so glad to have you over, as tonight is the best night of the week. It’s Monday night, which means we get to have a meal around our 10-seater dining room table. Come join us as we circle around the island. We’ll start with the mom on my...
by fisherwebdesign | Feb 5, 2015 | Random Thoughts
A few weeks ago, one of our moms here had her four older children—three sons and one daughter— over for a sleepover. While we were making lunch, her kids were having a discussion about what makes a person rich. One piped up and said, “You are rich if you have gold!”...
by fisherwebdesign | Jan 28, 2015 | Random Thoughts
We talk a lot about Motherhood. This makes sense, after all Mothers are being made day after day before our eyes. Motherhood is something to be celebrated. And yet, what of the fathers? They are just as integral to the lives of these children. True, they do not carry...
