Where there is hope, anything is possible. We had a great finally day with our friends at El Rosario. A new covenant between FVPC and El Rosario was reviewed and signed, forging the way for a new beginning. The hard work began in readying the system for operation. With Linda's leadership, a small leak in the system was repaired by the El Rosario operators (Eli, Omar, and Cesar). The water tank was cleaned and the system purged. It took us all day, with no lunch, but we were drinking clean water and celebrating in the end! Sara led the children in song, and certificates were handed out to the children for completing their health and hygiene training. The operators got their certificates too, and new uniforms (LWW t-shirts and hats!) We felt the commitment from the El Rosario committee, and feel good about the days to come.
Yet our work was not done. On our way back to our retreat at Marco's and Ninnette's, we stoped at a Presbyterian seminary and retreat to investigate another potential LWW site. The administor had left (we were two hours late!), but one of the assistants gave us a tour and showed us the well and water tower, as well as the building that would house the LWW system. We did some prelimiary testing and took a water sample for further lab work. The initial testing looks very promising... now we just need to ensure that we are a good fit with this potential operating partner.
Tomorrow we begin work at El Shaddai, and building the LWW system there. Pray that all goes well. We miss you all.
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