Here we are at the start of our new business. To get to this
point, it has taken 4 months. Crazy! It feels longer, but that is a short
period of time to set up shop.
I had no idea when we began Worldsong Jewelry how incredibly
fun it was going to be. The creative side of this business has been
surprisingly gratifying to me. From design to creating relationships with those
we want to benefit. The wheels are constantly turning about what we do next! So
grateful for this journey. I suppose we should never be afraid of a new
adventure. It will inevitably reveal something about ourselves that we didn’t
know. Whether we succeed by the world’s standards or not, we grow, learn and
gain knowledge.
Tonight I am attending a meeting about a trip to Thailand
where we will be working with victims of sex trafficking. I have to admit this
scares me. I have so much admiration for this group of women who keep returning
to love and serve these women. From what I understand part of the trip includes
going to a beach where women, men and children are bought and sold for their
services. Our part is to strike up conversations with those being sold, as well
as the customers. This is a long way off, but I’m nervous. Notice how I said, that we shouldn't be afraid? And here I am again after just one paragraph!
From a past trip, I heard about a conversation where one of
the team approached a Western man buying a service. They asked him simply,
“Why?” He replied, “Because I have no love, here I can buy love.”
My hope is to gain greater insight to this situation, and
determine how Worldsong can directly help financially those trying to come out
of prostitution and those assisting them. We appreciate your thoughts and
prayers as we continue to build our business model and how we can best help
those we come across in need. Remember that every donation and purchase you
make from Worldsong Jewelry benefits women struggling to make ends meet.
