1. I sat down with Pat Tuttle and asked for her wisdom. We talked about art and what would be appropriate to lead in Haiti. Supplies. What should I take? We let out minds wander and then cut back to the bear essentials. We questioned every project and how it would be a different experience in Haiti then it is here. Do we want to give all that Americans have?, no. They don't need it and sometimes materials just cloud true creativity. It was wonderful to talk to her.
2. I went to the missions committee meeting and asked for money to buy the art supplies. This was hard, or more uncomfortable then hard. I know that I had the right reasoning but I have a hard time with money in general non the less asking for some. Once again I felt the smiles and warmth of my church family and they instantly gave me the money along with ideas to help. I have been so blessed and am realizing how important this family will be to me in my life down the road.
3. The next day I ordered all the art supplies. Powder paint, brushes, tissue paper, coffee filters, sponges, buttons, yarn, pipe cleaners and not much more. I get to take two bags to Haiti weighing 50 lbs each. That's not a lot. One is for me and one is to fill with art supplies. The weight is what puts the limit on. The supplies should come in by the end of this week or early of next. The next step will be to start packing. Once I'm packed the stress level will go down but until then it just seems to rise.
Here are some art projects we thought of doing:
- paper hats
- sand art
- pet rocks
- treasure boxes
- masks
- tell a story about your picture
- cereal box puzzles
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