Durga's eyes reveal the gentleness in her demeanor. A Bhutanese refugee, she is always kind and sews with great care.
Lovely Rabha, from Sudan, expects her sixth child in September. She understands color better than any of us, and she's always willing to help match fabric or choose trims.
The advanced sewing class boasts a pair of ladies who keep the rest of us in giggles. Jasoda, from Bhutan, suffered a terrible shock when her husband received serious head injuries in a recent accident. She stayed with him many weeks until he came home from the hospital and was making progress toward recovery.
When Jasoda returned to the RSS, those fun-loving eyes began to sparkle again, and soon we were all giggling.
And here's her partner in hilarity! Hinde, from Somalia, has a quick wit and is always laughing. A typical Bhutanese middle name is "Maya." Hinde's last name is "Muya." Jasoda christened her friend, "Hinde Maya." Maya means love, and that's a perfect name for this strong woman we all adore.
Recently, Devi's son visited the Refugee Sewing Society. Devi is from Bhutan, and her husband was also severely injured the van accident. He wears a body cast now, and we pray for his complete recovery. You can see the pride on Yuba's face as he watches his mother work.
Mariam, from Sudan, has been awaiting the birth of her seventh child. Her beautiful daughter was born not long after I took this photo. Mariam has moved from beginner to advanced sewing class. She is a hard worker whose skills have polished over the past months.
In the beginner sewing class, Man, is sewing patchwork placemats with matching napkins. Patchwork is a challenge for anyone, but Man is quickly learning its secrets.
This photo captures Khadra's warm smile. From Somalia, she is new to the beginner class, but her sewing is progressing so quickly she may soon join the advanced class.
One of my greatest joys is seeing our women's faces as we welcome them each day. Beautiful!
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