New Home

Today the girls and I had a very cool opportunity to bless some brave, resilient refugee women living near our community.  You see, many years ago, we were gifted with Justin's grandmother's sewing machine along with all of her supplies that she used for many years.  She was an expert seamstress and had collected many materials through out the years to use for her projects.  My hope was that I would be able to learn just a fraction of what she knew so I could use the sewing machine myself.  Well, many years and 2 1/2 children later, I have yet to learn and that sewing machine has been sitting unused for too long.  In our efforts to prepare for a fifth member to join our family, we have decided the sewing machine had to go.  When we found out about the Refugee Sewing Society, we knew we had the found the perfect new home for Grandma's sewing machine.

  

We live fifteen miles from what Time magazine named the 'most diverse square mile in America.'  There are countless refugees living here from all over the world.  These people are forced to flee their homeland and make a new home for themselves here.  They have to learn the language, figure out life in this foreign land, provide for their families, etc.. Enter the Refugee Sewing Society.  Some passionate people started this organization, whose mission is "Healing the hearts and Souls of Refugee Women."  These women are taught how to sew, knit, make jewelry, and speak English as well as being loved by the volunteers through the love of Christ.  They also earn 70% of the profit from each sale of the items they make.

We were THRILLED to use the blessing of the sewing machine we were given years ago to bless this ministry and these women.  They were so sweet and thankful for our contribution.  (My pictures are super blurry.. but here they are anyway.)





I made a few purchases and got to take a picture with the women who made them!






Claire sat by this woman and watched her work for a long time.  It was sweet!



I love how we can use the things/ways/talents/gifts God blesses us with to bless others.  Local friends, if you ever want to visit and shop at the Refugee Sewing Society store, let me know!  You can also check it out here.