Today es Lunas and we have returned from the village of Remolino, the people welcomed us and had the prepared drill site waiting. The soil in this area is very much clay so the digging is difficult. We spent the morning getting the engine on the drill rig running, and mixing the mud used for circulation. Drilling began after lunch and we went 100ft down before we had to quit for the night. We have found about 35 feet of good aquifer. Tomorrow we ream the hole and will most likely get the casing set before we must leave our new friends. Pray that we will get the casing in to the full 100 feet for a great water. We have been blessed with a village that has a good understanding of much of the hygiene topics. The ladies had a great time with the local women and were blessed to have time to get to know each other and share life together. The women have been praying with the local women for the schooling of the children. There are about 30 days of school out of a recomended 200, many children in this area are lucky to get an education beyond second grade. Honduras on avearge has about a 6th to 9th grade education.
There were 40 children who enjoyed their time learning, or rather teaching the hygiene lessons. The activities were extremely fun. The children added an element of acceptance and love that made the day exceptionally wonderful. After the lessons, we spent our time painting finger nails and dancing, the children took off with Kaylyn to play futbol, dance, and take many pictures. The children were very receptive to learning English and very patient in teaching Spanish.
Jen says we slept with small bugs and we liked it!
We are enjoying the numerous ways the plantains are prepared. They are great and the oatmeal is still available.
Hey Chris, we missed the feasibility study and were not able to get the numerous permit filled in triplicate, but the hotel is equipped with an alarm that will wake us at whatever time the rooster crows.
No matter what it is just the way we like it.
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Can't wait to see those pics Kaylyn! Sounds like a great life experience! We love and miss you! Tam and Dad
ReplyDeleteOn a missions trip, I think you're supposed to be up at O'Dark:30 with the roosters anyway...
ReplyDeleteAs long as the team was able to solve a problem that you didn't know you had, it's OK to skip the feasibility study.
Glad to hear that things are going well...just the way you like it. Continuing to pray for safety, health, and open hearts to let God use everyone beyond their abilities.
I can't wait to see pictures and hear stories.
Just recall all of the stories Gary has told me about his trip and with the pictures we have I can visualize all of you touching so many lives! Praise God that we (you) can help!! I will continue to pray for all of you this week.
ReplyDeleteIt's truly an amazing God thing how He connects hearts and lives in such a short time! We are praying for you guys over here in Guatemala! Our hope is that you can get the casing in and get the water flowing! May God grant you all favor and an overwhelming sense of His presence! Please pray the same for us ... not necessarily for water, but for wisdom and patience as we seek God's direction for the continued work here in Guatemala! Blessings to all from the Guatemala team!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear back. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour updates are great. Yes, we are praying for your team. God Bless all of you.
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