The Farm Fence is Finished

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TODAY, TODAY, We finished the fence and put in a gate. All is done now except one gate post. That gate cannot be completed until the well drilling is done. The farm now has a great fence over a kilometer long. The bathroom facilities were finished along with one room for a caretaker. The place really looks great. The corn and beans are coming up.

The disappointment continues over inability of the well drilling company to begin drilling due to equipment problems. Again we are promised that the drilling will begin in three days. The team was disappointed as Rebecca and Meg are heading home tomorrow and no water. We thank you for your prayers concerning these circumstances.

You will notice the first two happy customers of our DBL Farm cho. You can tell by their smiling faces and gestures that they do not think this picture will be posted on the blog.

Water has been a problem in Iringa. The rains created high water and really muddy river water that makes it impossible for the local water authority to produce clean drinking water. So, other means have to be undertaken. The photos show the bucket brigade filling up water tanks. Buckets, drums, and barrels are willed with water from the well at the children's home. Then, they are taken to the Mwaisumbe house and transfered into the water tanks on top of the house.

Mr. Domestic, Jon Smith, learned how to wash his own clothes by hand Tanzanian style. Honestly, we have never seen a man so happy to wash his own clothes. Take note of that Caroline.

Our team celebrated this evening and also said goodbye to Meg and Rebecca. They leave at 6 AM tomorrow morning for the long drive to Dar. Please pray for their safety, that all goes well on the trip and their time in Dar before departing, and for a good safari home. The rest of us, Greg, Becky, Jon, and Floyd have a Saturday for playing with the children, finishing some odd jobs, and preparing for Sunday.

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support.