After yesterday’s challenges drilling the well, the team was overwhelmed with the success of day three, hitting water at 210 feet! The drilling team began the process of preparing the well that will soon bring clean water to the Comunidad Marvin.
While the drilling team prepared the well, the hygiene team members continued to spend time with the people of the village. Whether they are teaching or watching the children play, the team members treasure the moments they spend with the people of the village. The team has been so impacted by the love and generosity of the people in the village that the team members gave the lunch that was prepared for them to the children of the village instead.
After installing the PVC casing on the well, the team cleaned it in preparation for the finishing touches on the well. As water sprayed from the well, the team members and the people of Comunidad Marvin jumped and danced in the water. “You could hear them laughing from the other side of the village,” said team member, Tom. “The joy in their hearts was heard loud and clear.”
Not only was there an overflow of water, but also of joy from the team members and the people in the village. What was once a village faced with the devastating effects from a flood is now a village getting a glimpse of the life clean water can bring.