The drill team resumed its efforts to develop the well. This is a two-part process that starts with pumping water into the well to flush remnants of the drilling mud from the screen. The second part of the process uses compressed air to flush water from the well which helps to flush the drilling mud out of the well.
The hygiene team continued their meetings with the women and children of the community. This included a class on how to operate and maintain the well, and how to ensure that it remains sanitary. The craft project was small handmade boxes and butterflies. The women also enjoyed a special time together, during which each shared their testimony with the others.
The women of the community spent the morning making lunch for us today, a traditional Nicaraguan soup made with VERY fresh chicken, potatoes, cabbage, plantains, squash, and what might be described as a cornbread dumpling. We were also treated to yummy fresh tortillas!
Jim and Don have each given serious consideration to bringing back one of the beautiful children here, though neither has discussed the idea with the parents just yet.
We had our first rain today, but it came late in the day and didn't delay our work. We packed up the van, and after getting cleaned up, Douglas' wife joined us for dinner at the beach. We took the short drive to the Pacific Ocean and enjoyed dinner listening to the waves crash and watching the lightning against the night sky. Thank you for continuing to pray!
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