Day 3:
Meet Madam St. Ang. She is actually the original seamstress for the original plastic recycled bag long before PeaceCYCLE began. It was just a few of us collecting trash and trying something out.... .and she did the first experiment with us.
She only recently got a door. This was one of the big improvements she has made since her employment with PeaceCYCLE. She has a door with a lock, and a new tin roof. You can see that this became a photo shoot for the whole family. Madam Saint Ang's children are older, but she also raises several grandchildren.
Recently the quality of her sewing seemed to be going down. We had a discussion that she could not continue employment if she did not keep up good quality (often we see staff wanting to accomplish more and doing things quickly, but not paying attention to quality). Over time, we discovered that the poor quality was more due to her eyesight than her attention to detail.
We got her some reading glasses (of which she is very proud) but it is all a guess as to what is helping her vision. In addition, she was trying to sew when it is dusk, under the tin roof of her home. Poor lighting paired with vision struggles had made her attention to detail difficult. A solar lamp and a pair of reading glasses has helped.
Today's Challenge: This evening, take note of the time in which it becomes dusk. Realize how early that is and as you continue to be productive, be mindful of the lights in your house, and how much they empower you to study, read, learn, feel safe, communicate, socialize, and continue to develop as a person after that early evening sunset.
In addition, when you are reading, working, or relaxing, be cognizant of your vision. If you wearing glasses, or taking out your contacts, be thankful for your eye Doctor and your access to go to one. Be aware of the vision tests and prescriptions that have allowed you to see better. If you wear non-prescription reading glasses, be thankful for the nearby dollar store that lets you grab a new pair each time one gets misplaced! If you don't need visual aids to see well, BE THANKFUL! Offer a prayer for those who are blind or those who have visual impairments without access to optometrists.
Meet Madam St. Ang. She is actually the original seamstress for the original plastic recycled bag long before PeaceCYCLE began. It was just a few of us collecting trash and trying something out.... .and she did the first experiment with us.
She only recently got a door. This was one of the big improvements she has made since her employment with PeaceCYCLE. She has a door with a lock, and a new tin roof. You can see that this became a photo shoot for the whole family. Madam Saint Ang's children are older, but she also raises several grandchildren.
Recently the quality of her sewing seemed to be going down. We had a discussion that she could not continue employment if she did not keep up good quality (often we see staff wanting to accomplish more and doing things quickly, but not paying attention to quality). Over time, we discovered that the poor quality was more due to her eyesight than her attention to detail.
We got her some reading glasses (of which she is very proud) but it is all a guess as to what is helping her vision. In addition, she was trying to sew when it is dusk, under the tin roof of her home. Poor lighting paired with vision struggles had made her attention to detail difficult. A solar lamp and a pair of reading glasses has helped.
Today's Challenge: This evening, take note of the time in which it becomes dusk. Realize how early that is and as you continue to be productive, be mindful of the lights in your house, and how much they empower you to study, read, learn, feel safe, communicate, socialize, and continue to develop as a person after that early evening sunset.
In addition, when you are reading, working, or relaxing, be cognizant of your vision. If you wearing glasses, or taking out your contacts, be thankful for your eye Doctor and your access to go to one. Be aware of the vision tests and prescriptions that have allowed you to see better. If you wear non-prescription reading glasses, be thankful for the nearby dollar store that lets you grab a new pair each time one gets misplaced! If you don't need visual aids to see well, BE THANKFUL! Offer a prayer for those who are blind or those who have visual impairments without access to optometrists.
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