DR Women's Trip 2007

I just completed a wonderful week in the Dominican Republic with a group of southern belles from NC. We had an amazing time working with the women in the DR on knitting, sewing, cross stitch, stenciling, and so much more. I appreciated this trip because of it's extreme difference from previous trips. We were able to get to know the ladies who attended classes each day and hear about their lives. We talked about their dreams for themselves whether they are 15 or 92 years old. Many of them expressed the desire to see their children grow up with a better life than they had. They want to be able to work and provide food for their families. (Not much different from us when you think about it!) This week they were able to learn skills that will help them earn an income. Each woman was so precious and I deeply value the time I was able to spend with them this week. Below is a link to some pictures from our week. I look forward to telling you more about the trip soon!

Dominican Republic