Jewel Garden, A Finished Quilt

  Handmade quilt by women in San Pedro Sula, Honduras Description Jocelin made this quilt called, Jewel Garden.  Jocelin's story is marked by both immense challenges and moments of resilience. As a mother of seven children, she works hard to support her family alongside her husband, who is employed in repair and improvement work. Although his daily wage of $20 helps sustain the family, a significant portion is spent on transportation due to the long commute.Jocelin's involvement with sewing provides her with additional income, but her primary focus remains on caring for her children. Tragically, her youngest son, 18 month-old Oliver, lost his life in a drowning accident, leaving Jocelin to cope with profound grief and depression. The loss of a child is an unimaginable tragedy, and Jocelin's struggles with depression highlight the emotional toll she has endured.The threats of gang violence forced Jocelin's family, along with 28 others, to flee the Bordo in 2020 for the sake of their saf