Monday, August 24, 2009
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK!
“I love the sugar scrub - it smells delicious without being overpowering or too sugary sweet. My skin feels so smooth and with the intense humidity we have had lately, I know my skin could use a little extra slough off. Thanks so much for sharing your product with me. " Christine
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Better Late Than Never....
I am not proud to say a large portion of my life was spent ignoring God's nudging. Experiencing mission work was no different. I felt and even expressed on many occasions that mission work was for other people. It was outside my comfort zone and therefore for other people. If I'm really honest, it was for 'holy rollers'. I was a believer but certainly no holy roller.
In hindsight, and in true form, the Lord's plan was different from my own and His nudging relentless. For decades, I regret to say, I persisted in my own ways resolved I knew God's plan for my life. He was definitely my co-pilot. I piloted and in times of greatest sorrow or joy I referred to Him. Today I recognize it as having religion; not relationship. Knowing in my own mind, left no time to listen to God which in turn provided no revelation. I was too busy playing God to hear or feel God. So, as the nudging continued, so did my lame excuses begin to appear redundant even to me. I couldn't help but begin to settle on a 'condition'. I might consider going if someone I knew was going. Then, maybe. Maybe, maybe, maybe.
Well, as those who know God know, He is indeed faithful in His pursuit of us and of course came up with that 'someone' for me. Out of nowhere while I was seriously pursuing God's will for my life (mine had failed miserably), my sister calls one day to say she and my nephew were seeking funds for a mission trip to go to Peru in a few months . Wow. That hit home! My nephew. Even my nephew was going. Don't you have to be older to go? Ummm... since they lived in another state this would undeniably be an incredible opportunity to spend quality time together. And, being the family person I am my wheels were turning desperately searching for reasons why I couldn't go. Fear. Now what? Considering the history of probing, even my hesitancy as a single parent leaving my high school son (with a father in town), a home, pets, all in 2 months seemed mere excuses for a ten day trip. But...wait. I couldn't practice the drama with the rest of them because I lived in another state. So I maybe I couldn't go after all.
Remember, He promises (Proverbs 2:6) to all those who earnestly seek Him (and I was by this point) that He will direct our path. And, so He did.
....to be continued.....
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
REMINDER: GIVEAWAY ENDS ON FRIDAY!!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Oval Ugandan Baskets
Handmade by the women of Uganda from banana fibers and rafia, these baskets are perfect for any spot in the home. Use one on a hall table as a mail catchall, or on the desk to hold odds and ends.
This oval basket measures 14" x 12" x 3"
Price $34.00
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Meet Our Newest Rep Julie!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Hand-Made Boat Wood Frames
This group of craftspeople was set up ten years ago by Chris Nicklin, an artist brought up in the coastal Kenyan town of Malindi. Finding old pieces of driftwood washed up on the beach inspired him to buy an abandoned boat from a local fisherman. It was to be the first of many. The boats - ngalaus or canoes, horis and Arab dhows - are built from various woods including mvuli, mango and mbamba kofi. The timber is full of character and grain - worn and scarred from many years of fishing up and down the coast. Chris now employs 12 "mundis" or craftsmen who make each frame by hand. The salvaged boats are brought to Nairobi where the wood is sawn into planks using a traditional pit saw before being worked on by the carpenters. Very little machinery is used due to the character of the wood and the main nails embedded therein.
Thai Silk Scarves
The dyes used in the process are either all natural vegetable or low impact synthetic dyes. The natural dyes are made from roots, flowers and bark. Some of the weavers test the natural dyes to see if they are ready for the yarn by tasting them. The villagers were happy to switch from regular synthetic dyes to low impact synthetic dyes when needed for certain colors, since they said the regular dyes would cause their eyes to burn...
Dimensions Herringbone--12" W x 79" L. Dimensions Loose-Weave: 15"W x 78" L Thailand
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Baskets of Hope
Baskets of Hope from Lodwar, Kenya
In the northwestern section of Kenya, there is often a lack of opportunity and certainly a shortage of hope. The arid, desert area has been drought-riden since 1982. It is a very harsh life for the Turkana people who inhabit the area. The women in the area make these beautiful baskets, but it is not a tourist area so they are usually forced to sell them for pennies to middlemen from the capital city. Gifts on a Mission is attempting to give these women and their families a chance to sell their baskets at fair prices and on a regular basis. It's a small glimmer of hope, hence the name, Baskets of Hope. But this is not an easy project. The villages are remote and getting the baskets gathered together and then 24 hours away to Nairobi is still a task we are figuring out.
18in tall and 18in diameter
$78.00
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Stay Tuned...
Project blog this month! Remember....good things come to those who wait!