So Sew Organized

Last week I announced an exciting new step for So Sew Organized ... we are partnering with Team Guatemala to provide scholarships for two hard-working Guatemalan teens. Since I made the announcement, it has been so fun to see some orders trickle in and know that each time a portion of that sale is going towards these scholarships. As I craft each item, I think about how this will benefit Alan and Ruth and am prompted to pray for them . It is such a blessing to know that we can be involved in making a difference in these two young people's lives! You might have questions like, "why these two teens?" "How are they really using my money?" "What kind of school do they attend?" Glad you asked. :) Ruth attends Proximos Pasos , a Christian school for girls. The Vision of Proximos Pasos (Next Steps Girls School) is to offer a Christ-centered educational experience to girls who are denied that opportunity by the public schools in Santa Maria de Jes...

I have a very exciting opportunity to share with my readers today! "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14 I would like to give you an opportunity to do just that, bring children to Jesus. Will you read on and find out what you can do to help?  I would like to introduce you to two special children: Guatemala is located in Central America just below Mexico. It is estimated that 657,233 children do not attend elementary school in Guatemala, corresponding to 26% of the total population between 7 and 14 years old. Like many of Guatemala's children, Alan (age 13) and Ruth (age 15) do not have the financial means to attend school on their own. Through fundraisers done by Team Guatemala and the generous support of Christians Ruth and Alan have been able to get a Christian education for several years. At each of their respective schools they learn about Jesus and His plan of salvation, as...

I have never wanted to have a job. There, I said it. But before you judge me, let me explain. What I mean is that I have never aspired to have a regular, 9-5 job. The kind where you wake up in the morning, go to work, come home, sleep, wake up, go to work, and so forth. Every day, same thing, over and over for the rest.of.your.life. Maybe I'm being a bit dramatic, but do you feel like that is the cycle you're in? Like you're obligated to this place you call work and the endless pit of making money to spend it on material and necessary things?  Maybe your family's financial situation forces you to have to work, putting your kids through school or to help with other bills. Maybe you work long hours, overtime even, and feel that you never get to spend time with your kids or family. Maybe you're tired of working all day long with no real vacation and not much to show for it. That. I never have aspired to do that. I do know that this is a necessary reality for many women...