By By: Jaime Misky I am certain that I am a very lucky human. To be here, the chances are incalculable. We possess this unique gift, this incredibly rare and truly slim chance of coexistence. How beautiful that is. How powerful, how utterly earth-shattering. It is groundbreaking to know one another and be in community as we are. It is a true honor, to know each of you and exist in your resilient, revolutionary energies. Four years of intentional community, rooted in love and authenticity, have intertwined my path with the lives of humans of Norwood, astounding beyond words. A
A backyard transformation…in progress
In July 2021, we purchased the vacant lot next to the Lydia’s House shelter. In doing so, we started a year long process of clearing out the empty lot and preparing to expand the backyard space behind the shelter. On the first of many Saturday morning yard days, the Bellarmine Youth Group came and helped us take out the chain link fence along the left side of the shelter. The Bellarmine Youth Group came four times, over the Summer/Fall of 2021, and made excellent progress preparing the yard, including, prepping the garage for a fresh coat of paint. During the
Sabbath Rest
On Sabbath Rest and What God Wants For Us by Mary Ellen Mitchell I often look to the Old Testament to imagine what God was designing for humanity, albeit re-told through the eyes and minds of humans. If we look to the Garden of Eden, theoretically the best version of life God could offer, we lived outside unencumbered, were provided for daily, and were friends with the Creator. From here, we fell, out of a desire to know more, to have more agency, to taste of the fruit of knowledge of good and evil. We were then consigned to wearing
Spring has ended, and Summer is here!
It’s officially the first day of Summer and Lydia’s House had a very busy Spring season! In April, New City Church invited Lydia’s House and the Norwood community to their Easter Egg Extravaganza. Our current guests and aftercare guests were able to enjoy a mimosa and donuts while watching their little ones hunt for eggs. Thank you New City Church for always including us in your fun events! At the end of April, we celebrated the end of this year’s Atrium season and honored volunteers, while also saying thank you to Laura Menze Green for her many years of service
What Lydia’s House Means to Me
by Macey McAtee I have been a full time volunteer at Lydia’s House through Mercy Volunteer Corps since August 2021. Through my time and experiences, I have been able to truly frame what this organization means to me. This place? This place is a safe space, both physically and intangibly. Lydia’s House is not only a space, it is people. It is a community. It is consistent support rooted in love and community. We open our doors and arms to women and children that have been through experiences that no person should ever have to endure. We take time and