Ever imagined living without filtered water? Drinking from the same place that fecal matter is present? How about walking very long distances to get water? Or cherishing the water you get so you can’t make it last? I’m sure just like me, that’s not a thought that ever once crossed your mind!
I never knew how exciting a family could be just to have clean water. I had the privilege of donating 2 water wells thanks to all of my donors (too many to name) and of course giving all honor to God! When I heard we were going to visit 3/6 wells today, there was excitement that grew inside of me. Not really knowing what to expect but I knew something great was awaiting us! The first well we went to see was our personal team well which 14 of us contributed $18. Now imagine what we all can so and what a difference we can make with just $18!!!
When we approached the 2nd well, we were greeted by a woman who gave us hugs and picked us up off of our feet. Yes, our feet were lifted above the ground. She was so excited!! As I walked to the front of the well, and read the sign I begin to experience a joy that I could not explain! I was so excited! I took pictures with the family, and as I began to walk away as tears filled my eyes. I did not want them to see me cry, but I just couldn’t hold it in. Everyone wondered who Willie and LaDerris were and I replied my grandpa and dad. To be able to have a well in honor of them that the people in the village were so thankful for meant the world to me! Something I will never forget and I know they won’t either.
Lastly, we visited a well in one of the schools. Immediately all of the children were waving and saying hi to us. We arrived at the well and noticed it was donated by one of our team member’s families. They called a few kids to come take a picture and the whole school came over it was awesome!
We take so much for granted and I used to complain about drinking arrowhead water when there are people who don’t even have clean water. Something to really think about. Well that’s it for the night. Long day tomorrow! Be grateful for what you have because It can always be worse!
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