It was like some sort of sitcom. The doorbell rang. I answered it in my pajamas. The mailman asked me to sign on the dotted line. And, next thing I knew, I was looking at these.
5 large boxes of crafts from Kenya.
Woah.
I’d be lying if I didn’t say it made me a bit nervous knowing that I’m responsible for paying the women for all these things (like 193 bracelets, 196 earrings, 130 necklaces, and other goodies). But, I remember that I felt more than a bit overwhelmed when the first shipment arrived back in May. I thought I’d be carrying a tote bag of paper bead jewelry with me everywhere I went for the next 2 years. But, it sold. Nearly all of it. Gone. Sold. Amazing.
And, I know God will do it again. He brought people to buy then. He will do it now. It’s taking a bit more effort on my part — you know, all the Etsy stuff and naming pieces and lots of picture taking, etc. But, every time Mary Magdalene emails me and tells me more about one of the women she works with–Agatha, Milka, Grace, Margaret, Veronica, Monica–I remember why I’m doing this. When she tells me, “My real future plan is to do something great for the less fortunate before I die. You are the right person who came my way with the right mission and vision like mine. Let’s work hard do our part and entrust the rest to God,” I remember why I’m doing this.
Come visit the Etsy store where things are listed. If you aren’t into the things yourself, think about who you might know who might be; send a link to them. Find your favorite item in the store and click on the Facebook icon to share it on Facebook; maybe one of your Facebook friends will see it and decide they love it too.
Be a part of the mission with me.
