It’s one thing for me and Chuck to be out of water (I complain but we get by), but when the kids are without water it’s a major issue. 29 kids bathing, washing clothes, cleaning dishes, mopping floors, etc. makes for a difficult time. Recently the pump went down and was no longer working but we were thankful at least we have a well and they could crank up water by the bucketfuls (and hey with all those kids it can be done!)
We were able to head into Nairobi recently and purchase another pump and this one is heavy duty and can really pump the water!
Bosco heads down into the well to arrange pipes, lower the pump and tie off the electrical.
When something new comes along seems everyone wants to be involved in the action!
Lowering the pump.
“Drilling” a hole in the wall to pass the electrical through.
Sorry but I wasn’t around for the initial pumping but Chuck said it was a gusher! They were able to fill a 4000 liter tank in one hour!
Next the 10,000 liter tank was delivered in preparation for the tank stand (still waiting on this) to be delivered than we will need to find a crane to get this bad boy up 20 feet! After the tank is situated and piped (it will be filled via the new pump) then it’s time to pipe the water directly into the home! This will be a first for many of these kids (and adults!). If you are interested in being a part of this water system please visit our website to donate towards this project.
Knowing the Lord has blessed the kids with water on site at the home is a relief….they don’t have to rely on someone else to pump water or pay for water or haul it home. Thank you Father for bestowing this good gift!