"More Than Sparrows"!
Mimi Wilson began working with this group of women
several years ago
helping them escape a life of prostitution and poverty and
begin to care for themselves and their families.
Since Mimi left Rwanda… Laura and Kristi have
taken the reigns and have continued to nurture,
train and love this group of about 30 women.
Teaching them of the love of Christ and His forgiveness,
teaching them how to run a business and
and guiding them in decision making.
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Today was our pre-visit for AIC before our scheduled activity trip here later. This little doll met Kirsty and me at the door. |
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This woman is making paper beads… The small motor skills of these ladies…is astonishing. They cut slim triangular pieces of colored paper and then being to wind them tightly… and in the end the beads are formed! |
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Here is the beginning of a little stuffed sparrow! |
This is the signature piece of More than Sparrows!
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The ladies stitch them onto dish towels, too! |
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They even make little Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus manger sets! |
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LOTS of Beads and Necklaces are designed here! Each little bead hand made before stringing. |
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Another color of the Holy Family! |
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This huge order had just come in for place mats and napkins… The ladies were working fast and furiously to complete the order. These were so pretty and reversible, as well. |
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A pile of sparrows and owls with strings of beads! The African Fabrics are so colorful. |
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New lampshade designs! |
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Kirsty checking out the new mirror! After she helped hang some new "limbs" to have a creative show place. |
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Then a couple of days later the rest of the gang came to visit! |
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In case you would like to order something. .. here is their number! |
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Coming down to the house/store/workrooms! |
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Laura was starting the tour and telling us some of the things i've written above! |
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Laura is quite humble about all of this but her leadership is quite invaluable to the whole NGO! |
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Laura showing off some of the ladies' hand work! |
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One of the sweet ladies! |
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Stitching away! While sitting on the floor!!!!!! |
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Sitting on the Floor… holding the baby and still stitching away!!! |
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This is a piece of the triangular paper strips mentioned earlier! This is how they make the beads.
I didn't get enough pictures of all the things these ladies have designed and done but they are on their way to creating a great business.
One day I just stopped in to buy some gifts and the ladies … so happy that i had returned to see them AND buy some of their products… broke into spontaneous drumming and dancing!
It was wonderful and just simple joy! I felt so blessed to see them rejoicing! And it was fun to dance with them….
love, margie
Tim and Sue and girls are returning soon… so look for them next!
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