Artisans 91-100
Although I enjoy work, the only kind of work that I knew how to do was to brew alcohol. However, that was last year, and presently I am attending the Alcoholics Anonymous program in the village of Plateau where I accepted Jesus into my heart. My name is Joan Korir, I am married and a mother of one child. Since attending the AA program, I was honored to find out that I was chosen to make envelopes for the Paper Project. This filled my heart with joy as I realized that I finally would be able to provide for my family in a way besides brewing. I praise God for the help that this project has brought to my family.
The question that is always on my mind is this: how will I provide for my family? My name is Sarah, I am 40-years-old, married and a mother of seven children between the ages of two and 22. We live in the rural village of Chebaiywa in a mud home with a grass-thatched roof without electricity or running water. I am able to answer the question of how I will provide for my family every day now because of the Paper Project. Since beginning to make envelopes for ELI, I am able to pay for my children’s school fees and to take care of them better than I had before. This project has greatly assisted my family to move us forward in life.
In the morning when I awake, I hear the bleating sound of my sheep outside and the cries of my infant inside. However, I don’t mind hearing these sounds as they are a reminder to me of the blessings of God. My name is Hellen, I am 26-years-old, married and a mother of one child. In 2000, I began making paper for the Paper Project, and my life has significantly improved since then. Before, I only dreamed of having a sheep, and now that dream is a reality as I used the income I earned through the Paper Project to buy a sheep. I have been blessed because of this project, and I pray that it continues well.
I have been released from the chains of alcoholism, and I praise the Lord. My name is Jane, I am married, and we have nine children. In order for our many children to attend school, I could be found brewing alcohol to provide for the school fees. I knew that wasn’t right, but I had no other way of making an income. Now, my life has changed. I am making envelopes for the Paper Project, and I am so thankful I have left the life of brewing. With the income I am earning from this project, I am paying for my children’s school fees, able to buy chickens, and I have bought one sheep! God is good, and I praise Him for His blessings.
My name is Salina Gogo, and I am saved. I am 40-years-old, married and have ten children between the ages of three and 23. We live in the rural village of Chebaiywa without electricity or running water in a small mud home with a grass-thatched house. I began making paper last year for the Paper Project, and this project has tremendously blessed my family. I have been able to pay for the children’s school fees, and I have bought chicken in order to start a small livestock business. Thank you for your help as we join together around the world.
My name is Eunice Sang, I am 21-years-old, married with one child. I began making envelopes one year ago for the Paper Project, and God has blessed our lives because of this. It has greatly improved the standard of living for my family, and we have been able to save money for when our children are ready to go to school. We are hoping to have two children so as to meet their needs, and your assistance has been a blessing to me in this way. Thank you, and please keep praying for us.
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Because there is no retirement plan here in Kenya, I just have to keep working! My name is John, I am 60-years-old, married and have eight children. We live in the rural village of Chebaiywa in a mud home with a grass-thatched roof, and we love the Lord. I began making envelopes for the Paper Project in 2000, and this project has been a tremendous blessing to me. The income I receive from papermaking is allowing my children to go to school, because I can pay for their school fees, and helping my family buy the necessary household items. Thank you for your partnership and prayers.
My future before me, and my dreams are big! My name is Sammy, I am from the Kalenjin tribe, 21-years-old, and I am saved. I live in the rural village of Chebaiywa in a mud home with a grass-thatched roof. Although I don’t have a family of my own at this time, I am thinking ahead to when that time will come. Because of the Paper Project, I am able to think about the future and benefiting greatly from making envelopes. Thank you for your assistance and for helping us in Kenya reach our dreams.