While in South Africa last January we had the opportunity to do something I’ve always wanted to do a video the ladies of Beaded Hope. It was a simple experiment designed to capture the image and the voice of each artist and to see how they would respond to four simple questions:

1. What does “hope” mean to you?
2. How does HIV/AIDS impact your life?
3. What would you like people to know about you?
4. What do you know for sure about life?

Take a look at what Lydia had to say.

Read more of Lydia’s inspiring story here.

To see Lydia’s beadwork designs click here.

We asked the ladies of Beaded Hope what “hope” means to them. They contemplated the question thoughtfully and came up with beautiful answers. Listen to their responses:

For the forth year in a row Beaded Hope is excited to be participating in the Sarah Center’s Annual Spring Boutique in Over-the-Rhine, downtown Cincinnati.

The Sarah Center is dedicated to helping women help themselves. With similar visions, Beaded Hope and Sarah Center continue our ongoing partnership to encourage and empower women through the Sarah Center’s annual jewelry show.

At the show, you will find hand crafted jewelry, quilts, cards, candy and much more. It‚Äôs the perfect place for Mother’s Day shopping.

Thursday, April 22 – Saturday the 24th, 9am – 5pm

Sunday, April 25th, 11am – 3pm

The Sarah Center is located at 1618 Vine Street near the intersection of Liberty and Vine. Click here for a map. For more information click on the image to the right.