And we are off and running, each of the ladies will be making two dresses today.
Here are my four amigos and one amiga. It's been a really eventful day! Chris, second to the left got stuck in gate and started screaming, no one moved so I went to see what was up.
He tried to squeeze out and couldn't get his head through. It was rather funny because he has done this several times in the past. I wanted to get a picture but he was screaming so loud I thought asking him to smile would be out of the question.
The little guy on the right his name is Oliver. He tried to climb up the chain link fence and Chris started to pull on his leg, so the screaming starts once again, no one moves so I go check. The term "play nice" is not in their vocabulary. All the issues we go through in a days time can all be cured by a dulce (candy) or galleta (cookie) from Auntie Linda . The bribe was really big in order to get them all to sit still for this picture.
that was the day I got rained out so we are a little behind with pictures
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| Their work is showing great improvement and I am so proud of them They are working really hard. They are beginning to understand that it is important to match lines and prints if at all possible. It is something you can explain but until they see it used it means nothing. |
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| It is really nice to see things getting easier for them. Four weeks worth of classes are paying off. I expect to see a BIG improvement over the next four weeks. |
Wednesday January 31, 2018 - Back to Los Tambos
We had a misty rain this morning on the way out. It was cool and cloudy most of the day. We had a meeting this morning for the ladies to begin working on the school uniforms. We are looking at making all the shirts and the skirts. The pants will still be purchased in Guatemala.
We put together the rules for having the privilege to use a sewing machine. The girls made up the rules and I am proud of them for taking the responsibility for the equipment. They are learning how
important it is to have the machines in good running condition. If you don't take care of the machine you loose your privilege to keep one. They are also learning that the commitments made by the group are important. It means that EVERYONE helps out with the projects. That is also part of the privilege to have a machine. The machine repairs are paid by Threads of Hope so all they have to do is show up to class with a machine that is in good running order.
After our meeting the girls began to cut squares for their next project which will be a quilted market bag.
It amazes me how far they have come in four weeks. I only wish
that I could convey the gratitude they have for our church family and friends who have made all of this possible for them. And of course God who has moved in so many lives to make this happen.
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