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We have begun to sew again and the new class has two new members (Josefina, shown above, and Janieri) and one old (Sara). We also have one member and isn't very committed, but I could count her and say I have a total of four girls. I was hoping to get more ladies involved, but none-the-less am happy with this small group of young ladies.

Today they began their first project (up until now they have just been learning to pedal the machine and sew straight). They each made an oven mit (shown in the picture below) and I was happy to see how well they sewed around the curves and were able to successfully put the trim around the bottom.

I have also appreciated all the moments of community the sewing class has allowed us to have. About a week ago, about eight ladies were hanging out at the site while sewing class was going on, visiting and laughing. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the coming and going of women. I pray that this new site will become a safe and inviting place for women to come.

Today, one lady's daughter was at the site during sewing class and she threw a fit because I asked her not to cut paper with the sewing scissors (a pet peeve of mine, because it ruins the scissors for cutting fabric). Anyway, the daughter said to the mom, "you don't love me," and the mom replied, "no, I don't love you, because you don't behave."

In the other room I mentioned to Maribel, the lady that helps teach the class, that we need to learn to tell our children that we love them even when they misbehave, and let them know that we don't allow bad behavior because of our love. Maribel, immediately walked back onto the schene and said in a loud voice, "We DO love you and that is why we won't let you misbehave!" It was one of those chances to speak truth that occurs when we all get together.