I just got back from visiting some of the Timbali women out in the rural area. Winter has finally hit Swaziland, and today there is a pretty cold wind. The ladies were all bundled up. I smell like … Read more about Back in Business
First Blog of ’09
We're working on getting back into the swing of things after a few much-needed weeks off around the holidays. Ellie had her first day back at pre-school today (she's been on summer break since … Read more about First Blog of ’09
Video of the First Nsoko Payday
Thursday Ellie and I went back down to Nsoko to see how the ladies there are doing. We traveled on lots of little dirt roads to 6 of the 8 feeding centers to see the ladies. The women … Read more about Video of the First Nsoko Payday
Back from Nsoko
Ellie and I are back from our week in Nsoko. Lots of people have asked me how it went, and I just keep saying, "Everything went so smoothly, I can't believe it." It seems like everything you try to … Read more about Back from Nsoko
Off to Nsoko!
Hey Friends... Ellie and I leave tomrrow for to be in Nsoko for the week. Getting the 40 women there started sewing for Timbali Crafts has gone kind of slow, but we're planning on doing a … Read more about Off to Nsoko!
Lots o’ Pictures
Internet seems to be fast today, so I'm just going to try to upload a bunch of photos. Here's Nelta cutting fabric for bags. The ladies are working hard right now, trying to meet our goal of … Read more about Lots o’ Pictures
Cleansed, Cherished, Child of God
In Swaziland they refer to the "Three C's" of how a guy can get a girl to sleep with him: clothes, cash, cell phone. It's sick but true...not just true that they talk about it, but true that many … Read more about Cleansed, Cherished, Child of God
Let’s Talk about Becca!
Today I want to talk about my good friend and co-worker, Becca! Over the last year I've heard Becca say, "I don't know what I'm doing!" quite a few times. The amazing thing is that … Read more about Let’s Talk about Becca!
We’re Growing!!
Hi Friends...it's been a while since I posted an update. Sorry about that. :) The summer (winter here) months are always busy ones with lots of teams coming through. I'm not as involved … Read more about We’re Growing!!