Las "Micah Moms"

Near the beginning of 2008, Micah missionary Kamia Paul started a new program for the moms of several of the boys at Micah.  They have met together weekly and we have even hired some teachers to teach them new skills including sewing and jewelry-making.  Kamia would meet with them and talk about the Bible with them.  Now, although Kamia is no longer full-time at Micah, the work she began has continued to flourish as the mothers still come on a weekly basis to the Micah house to continue practicing the new things they have learned.  This week, I had the privilege to sit down with some of the members of our "Micah Moms" group and find out what it is that they enjoy about this group and get ideas for its future.  Here are some of their responses:

Maria is the single mother of Erick and Cristofer.  She has been a part of our "Micah Moms" group since it started about a year and a half ago.  She says, "It's good for us because we don't have professions.  It's nice to learn a skill so we can make things and sell them."  So far she has learned how to make purses, pillows, cushions, jewelry and clothing for her kids.
Yolanda is the mother of Jarvin, Darwin and Arle who have all been a part of the Micah family for many years.  When she first started learning to sew it was very difficult because she never learned how to read or write so she had a hard time making measurements to be able to make the things she wanted to make.  But she has overcome that fear and really enjoys making purses and earrings.  She hopes in the future to learn how to make shirts, skirts and new curtains for her house.  Her favorite part of the "Micah Moms" group is spending time with the new friends she has made, and together learning these new skills.
Telma is the mother of Josue David and Pedro Luis.  Since the group was formed a year and a half ago, she has learned how to make bags, pillows, aprons and dresses.  Usually her 10 year old daughter, Cindy Yahaira comes with her and helps out.  Telma is really happy to be learning this new skill so she can have something to offer.  She hopes to learn even more new things in the future!
Maycol's mom, Aleida, has really enjoyed learning to sew and make jewelry with the other Micah moms.  She even comes sometimes when the moms are not meeting to practice and improve her skills.  She has become a very good seamstress and makes clothes for her younger children.  She has good ideas for the future of the group too!

p.s. Edwin wants me to tell you that he also learned how to sew.  He is the newest member of the "Micah Moms"