JVC Rocks!

I haven't blogged about my JVC work experience for a while.  I am really enjoying my work. I still have around 20 clients. I have been establishing relationships with my clients and working to develop them in positive and sustainable ways. I have had a decent share of troublesome situations and complicated client situations, but overall I have been managing fine and have been using each experience as a learning opportunity. I feel supported by my co-workers and supervisors. I enjoy getting to know my co-workers a lot. I am so grateful to be working in such a positive work environment. I will have a very high standard for my next job. St. Joseph Center is clearly a very special place. I know God put me there for a reason and that he has great plans for all of us.  I am so happy to have clients that are willing to work through case management. Not all of my clients come to meetings, but the ones that do, really put their effort in. I appreciate this and appreciate their trust in me to manage their case!  I am excited because the weather is just starting to get very beach-friendly. I am so blessed to work so close to the coast! It's only a couple blocks a way from work. How can another job ever live up to this one? I'm going to have to keep my eyes out for something great for next year. My program ends August 3rd.

Next weekend (May 6-9) we go on a silent retreat in Tucson.  I am looking forward to that. It will be a nice time to reflect on the experiences I've had so far and look into the future a bit to try and discern what my next steps may look like. My community and I are also going to camp at the Grand Canyon before the retreat. It will be my first experience camping in a while but I'm sure it will be GREAT.

Last week we had an area visit with our program coordinator and he said that we as a community are doing really well. I believe so too. God's grace sure can bring a group of people together in a very loving, memorable way. Love does not exclude challenge and much of the joy that my community is experiencing is a result of challenging, stressful times that have been endured with support and patience and hope. So much support. Intentional communities are definitely ones I would recommend.

My spiritual life is also advancing as time goes on. I have been fortunate enough to get to mass a few times a week. I also really love the fact that Jesus and Mary are constantly in my presence and that I can remind myself of that every second of every day. They both have been leading me in very wonderful and clear directions. Jesus and Mary are the best!


I am looking forward to moving in new directions. I know that I will always be supported. I feel strength that is from God and love from so many different people, and from God infinitely. I hope that God is using me to be his vessel of love as well.