And so it comes to an end–for 2019, that is. For me, the journey will not end as what I have learned cannot be forgotten and what I have seen cannot be unseen. My heart and soul has been touched by the facts, figures and images of victims trapped in modern slavery and human trafficking….
Category: Dressember 2019
Daily Journal of My Experience as an Advocate for Dressember 2019.
Day 30–Dressember 2019
Today was a bright sunny dry December day, quite unusual for this time of year in Oregon. A good day to go out and about in my dress spreading awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery to those who might be un-aware, as I once was. I have learned so much from reading and research…
Day 29–Dressember 2019
“Knowledge is power.” –Francis Bacon My local library has these statues of two children reading. The little girl’s book is inscribed with the title “Mutual Respect” Books, reading, knowledge, words, children, mutual respect, are all on my mind today as I stand by these statues in my dress for Dressember Day 29. A month ago…
Day 28–Dressember 2019
“Slavery is …an atrocious debasement of human nature.”—Benjamin Franklin In his latter years Benjamin Franklin advocated against slavery. I am glad he did come to the awareness of what slavery is and that he and others in years past stood against it and sought to end it, however it has silently risen again in our…
Day 27–Dressember 2019
“ Slavery is founded in the selfishness of man’s nature – opposition to it is his love of justice.” —Abraham Lincoln I decided to have my picture taken beside the statue of Abraham Lincoln that our city has placed on the grounds of our Community Center. Who better for a Dressember Advocate to share a…
Day 26–Dressember 2019
Today was a bright sunny 40 degree December day. A nice day to get outside and enjoy life, which I did, and I was able to share some awareness as well. This afternoon as I was busily re-organizing my craft room after my holiday creative efforts, I noticed that I only have 8 of the…
Day 25–Dressember 2019
Christmas Day was a quiet day. I didn’t really have much chance to get out and share awareness today as most businesses were closed and people were spending time at home or with family. I visited my grand-daughter, who was wearing a dress today, so we got our picture taken together! She has been very…
Day 24–Dressember 2019
Today is Christmas Eve and we had our Family Christmas early this morning. This year, with all I have learned from being a Dressember Advocate, I am very thankful, more than ever before, that I have a family to spend time with and share gifts with, as many people in our world don’t have that…
Day 23–Dressember 2019
Yes, “It’s More Than A Dress”–it’s a Flag for Freedom. It’s a uniform to raise awareness. As we Advocates put on our “Ask Me About My Dress” pin we are given the opportunity to share facts, figures and stories about human trafficking and modern slavery that many people have never heard of before. On my…
Day 22–Dressember 2019
Presents wrapped–sorted into Gift Bags–ready for Christmas Eve. Tomorrow I just need to finish baking some cookies and then all my Christmas preparations will be done, and soon all the excitement, joy and festivity of the season will end and things will go back to “normal” for most people. However, “normal” life doesn’t exist for…
Day 21–Dressember 2019
Today I was feeling festive, it was gift wrapping day. My grand-daughter was coming over to wrap all my Christmas gifts for our family Christmas next week and it’s always a joy to see her and always a blessing that she loves to do this for me. So, I “dressed up” in my glittering gold…
Day 20–Dressember 2019
Today I reached 50% of my Goal!! Thanks to donations from friends, family and local businesses. I am so thankful for every donation that has come in so far this month, any amount large or small has helped me reach this 50% mark and every penny that has been donated will make an impact in…