We spent our day Saturday with John Christian. We stopped by the Sparrows of Splendor tailoring unit and met with the widows again. We picked up a bunch of beautiful Indian ethnic bags that we plan to bring to the US to sell for the widows. The widows were beaming with pride as they packed it and gave it to us. What joy it gives to make something and be able to sell it and feel worth. Anghelika and Aida provided the widows with feedback on what works best for the US , or at least our church market :). The widows already started incorporating some of that into their work. We would like to find more markets/distribution channels for their tailored goods. Ideas on this are welcome!
We also went back to the Happy Homes site (see Mark's previous blog on this) and Mark took some video footage of John explaining his vision and direction for that place. We hope to edit the video and bring it back with us to show a glimpse of his heart for the widows.
In the evening, just before returning to Chennai, we stopped by a fishing village where Acts of Mercy has built relationships and goodwill over the years. We were welcomed into a villager's home and got to meet an Achievers Academy student in his home environment. We were welcomed so warmly and treated to a cup of South Indian coffee.
On our way back, we were treated to more stories from John while Anghelika mostly closed her eyes :). It is great to see his heart for the poor.
Wow wow wow....
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