Let There Be Water and Hygiene

Today was definitely the most rewarding and possibly difficult day we've had during our trip. We showed up at the village at the usual time and installed the pump. You can see the time lapse video of that here:

 Once that was completed we asked one of the men from the community to test it out for us. Thus, the first bucket of water was drawn from their new well.

Since the drilling team was finished we went over to see how the ladies on our hygiene team were doing. As we walked up, we witnessed the most heart-wrenching and intense prayer and praise that we've ever seen.

In the morning on our way to the village we stopped by the market to pick up a few items for the ladies. This particular village was wiped out by a hurricane some 10-12 years ago and never really recovered. The people lost everything. If they have guests they typically have to go around to the neighbors for plates and bowls because they're lucky if they have enough for their own family. As a gift, each of the ladies got some personal care items and a few plates and bowls for their families. The intensity of their prayers truly displayed the strength of their faith as they praised God for the few things they received which we would consider to be basic essentials. The Holy Spirit's presence was definitely evident.

Once the gifts were handed over the ladies prepared to go over the week's hygiene lessons with the kids that have showed up. The men from the drilling team were enlisted to help out with the review.