I have seen many pretty flowers on Facebook, evidence that Springtime is here - no, correction, Springtime is THERE. I guess our rainy season is our Spring because now is when we start planting our crops.
Many new things have taken place since the last update. Two of the houses are now at beam level (img 9972). They are attaching the iron bars (img 9986) to hold the beams in place. They do not use wood to frame because termites would destroy it in no time. Img 9980 shows the children's bedroom. It will hold three bunk beds. Tiny, yes. But more room than most tukuls have.
They started drilling for water on Tuesday. I have included pictures of samples they have taken at different levels of the drilling (img 9969). They found water at 17 meters and continued until they reached 51 meters deep. This occurred while I was at the site today. You can see the nice, clean water coming out. That is a sight to be celebrated here where clean water is precious. Well, it's precious everywhere but we often take clean water for granted. They will cap the borehole for about two weeks to allow time for everything to settle then will complete the work.
I am very happy to announce that we now have an Administrative Director (img 0006). His name is Justus and some of you may recognize him as he is our driver. He has worked for us for one year and is in school working on his degree. He has a wife and a 10 month old son. Prior to coming to work for us, he worked for the government in social services. He has a heart for God, for children, his community, and his nation. Since we have worked together for a year, it seems like a good start. He has been present throughout all the planning. It's amazing how this person, whom I prayed that God would send, was already right here. Sometimes, we just have to take off the blinders. I am pleased to keep Justus with us in this new position. I know he will do well and he has asked that we pray for him.
Now that I have someone to help me with the work, I can now start on some of the administrative stuff. So, keep praying for us. Thanks so much for everything you do to make our work possible.
God's GRACE, peace, and joy,
Libby
