Romania Trip 5/25/06

Seventh Day On The Job.... Let's Meet 'Becka

This morning the Teleios Team awoke to rain and overcast skies. We were hoping for a clear, dry day but the rain started around 7:30 am and broke by mid morning. We were grateful for the overcast skies as we worked to finish the last two trenches and install the remainder of the Infiltrator System. We were fortunate to have several Hungarians that work at the camp assist us with the work today as the conditions were very muddy on the worksite and much "hand shoveling" of dirt was required to fill in the sides of the trenches. This opportunity allowed for several of the workers to help with the installation of the system and they were excited to be a part of the project. In addition, this has allowed for the expansion of the Teleios Team to include our Hungarian brothers as we all celebrate in the work the Lord is allowing us to do for Him.

"Sewer Man" and "Sewer Boy" worked throughout the day installing the remainder of the Infiltrator chambers as "Puff Mama" and "Birthday Girl" assisted with trench work and relaying supplies for the chamber installation. By the end of the day, the last of the 10 trenches was complete and the Infiltrator System was installed. The only work that remains is filling the trenches with dirt and removing equipment from the work area.

We ask that you continue to pray for the team as we work to complete the installation of the system and prepare for our final days in Romania. Thank you for your prayers and support and for the opportunity to share our journey with you. Have a blessed day!

Leah, Ed, Bonnie, Floyd, Meg and 'Becka

Ed and Floyd complete the installation of chambers in Trench 8.

Meg and Floyd lower the first chamber into Trench 9.

Floyd and "Joseph" prepare the connecting pipe between Trenches 8 and 9.

Infiltrator System at Harghita Christian Camp.

Leah had the opportunity to interview 'Becka.....Let's hear what she had to say:

'Becka shares about the Cess Pit Project during worship services Sunday morning.

Leah – What have you found to be the most challenging thus far?
Becka- Probably the language barrier - communicating to others what work needs to be done. And dealing with the weather has been a bit of a challenge.

Leah – What is your experience with planning work such as this?
Becka – I have to do this everyday in my own work. With this project, we just do not have the experience and the equipment as we do in the U.S.A. So, we have to learn how to use what they have in Romania.

Leah – How do you like your Teleios team?
Becka – Oh, I love my Teleios team! I could not think of anyone better to do this with. If we had better tools to work with it would be a much easier job. The next thing you know we will have to move the dirt around with toothpicks.

Leah – In your experience in working with operators how does this compare?
Becka – I think the skill level of the Hungarian equipment operators on this project are comparable to what I’ve seen in my experience. But, if they had better tools they would be better than what I’ve seen in the U.S.A. in regards to workmanship.

Leah – What do you think of the ("English-Hungarian") sign language we have to use?
Becka – It’s a challenge.