Greetings! As you may or may not know, I will be spending the next 11 months living and volunteering in Tacoma, Washington with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. This is a simple and sustainable non-profit organization that is dedicated to spreading faith, living in intentional community, and servitude. I will be placed at an organization called the Nativity House. NH is a day shelter for the homeless peoples of Pierce County. I will be serving as a "Staff Member" which basically means that I will be building personal relationships with guests, offering counseling services, cooking and serving meals, helping with a street newspaper, exploring art therapy, and whatever else happens to occur that day.
This upcoming year will be like nothing I have ever experienced. There is no doubt that it will be filled with laughter and love, but also tears and sadness. I have never had to spend this much consecutive time away from the people that I care about the most. However, I am excited about the growing of self and my relationship with God that I am confident I will experience. So, I have one simple request for whomever decides to read and or follow this. I ask that myself, my housemates, and my placement be kept in your prayers. And this will not be a one-way street relationship. I can guarantee that you will also be in mine.
I will let you know how Orientation goes.
Blessings!
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