Water Filter Struggles

I found out a couple days ago that the water filter that was set up was basically non-functional after two days. The system was donated from Water Missions International they requested that Samaritan's Purse set it up in Bassin Bleu. We did just that. The problem is that we don't have anyone close to us (one of our pastors or otherwise) who can help to solve issues. The water system is about 8-10 hours drive away, so it isn't the greatest idea for us to be running out there every time there is a problem.

I am really struggling with this because it is a big fancy system and will work great for the people there, but the fact of the matter is that training is required and a couple hours of it with no "technical support" will just not do it. The people will just revert back to what they used to do without the filter running and after storms or heavy rains, their usual places will be contaminated. What we at the Mission (Kyrk) were pushing for was to put it near one of our churches so that we could better manage it. Had we paid for it or had any expense into it, we would have required that. But as it were, Samaritan's Purse and Water Missions International were the two organizations that were putting this all together. I am so sad that I think it will just go to waste.

The Boys

Here is a picture of the boys with their hoods. Lou just happen to get a hooded shirt on and as he came to sit on the couch with Carter and I, he had to put his hood on first. He loves to copy!