Sunday, December 9, 2012

Blessings abound at the training school

The women in leadership roles provide love and care for the 116 women who come in for vocational training and in the process, they learn about a loving God. Bonnie and Randie meet briefly a survivor of the war. With only one arm she is given hope and support at the center and in return demonstrates to the younger ones how one can go on in the midst of adversity. Even though we do not know her name she has put a face to the stories we've read about surrounding. the atrocities of war. We will remember her for the story that one day may keep another war from beginning.
Embroidery work adorns decorative pillows, bed sheets, table cloths and clothing. Girls used the treadle machines with the pressor foot removed to create amazing designs by moving the material various distances and it really looked like the pattern they create.
In the training center they also learn to style hair. Girls select a hair style from among the posters on the wall and then another girl "practices" on the volunteer model. Lots of action in this area.
We were so blessed to meet the staff and budding artists at the training center.  Even though it was developed primarily for women, men with physical limitations are included in the program. One young girl in the program is deaf.   Her smile and thank you dance tells us she feels good about herself and the possibilities for her future.  Thanks for your continued prayers.
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3 comments:

  1. All of these photos are great and tell a story.

    However, my grandbbabies want to see their gramma.

    Steeny.

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  2. Greetings from Musac, Haiti!
    I am a volunteer for Haitian Artisans for Peace International (www.haitianartisans.com) and our women artisans also make embroidery for income. Except our embroidery is done by hand.

    How does one do embroidery by machine? I understand you use a special rig. Can it be done on any treadle machine? Will you please provide/share specific information so your model may be copied for economic development elsewhere?

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  3. I have been reading your blog but wanted to come back and comment. Thank you so much for sharing this journey in this way. What kinds of questions did the girls at this school ask you all during your visit there? What challenged or blessed you most during this particular site visit?

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