Last week, I was measured by the good sisters at the convent in Phat Diem, just one block from the cathedral. Fr. Hien said that they were ready, so we went together to see how they came out. When I arrived, Sr. Thieu was folding them carefully so that they would not wrinkle on the way back. She is camera shy, but I got her in action.
Here is a picture of the shop the sisters use for making all of their clothing and altar linens. As you can see, there is little, but each is used to its fullest. The pink table is for ironing, and there are three sewing machines. The women here make all of the clothing for the 100 sisters at the convent and for all of the cathedral needs.
I wanted to show you ithe incredble hand work the sisters do. I wish you could see the stitches up close to notice the sublteties of color and texture.
Here I am, surrounded by sisters. You can see why I like to visit here. Holding my hand is Mother Superior who always holds on to me wherever we go. On my left is the assistant superior, and Sr. Thieu, master haberdasher, is on the right. At the left is a sister I had just met but do not know her name. I will try to get it for you.
Like I said, Mother Superior will not let go of me. We walked hand-in-hand to the guest meeting room where she fed me and fed me. She thinks I am too thin, but I told her I only lost one pound since I've been here. Mother took no excuse and kept on feeding me.
