Today was another great day here in Buluwe. We of course had plenty of time to play with the kids. In addition to the games we taught them yesterday, today we taught them how to play leap frog, hand clapping games, the hand slap game, and hopscotch. The kids love hopscotch and Charles says they'll be playing it for a long time after we are gone. I can't say it enough how much I love the sweet spirits and smiles of these beautiful children.
As for the drillers. Today they were going to finish up a well they had been digging for a few days. As they were clearing mud from the hole it kept collapsing. It collapsed enough times that they had to give up on that hole. Let me tell you from observation and a small amount of experience digging a hole the way these guys do is HARD WORK! Plus, it is HOT. But, when Bitek was telling me how they had to move on and start an entire new hole, after all of the anticipation and actually reaching water, he said it with a smile on his face and was so gracious. I said, "Bitek isn't that frustrating after all that hard work with the whole community watching in hope?" He said, "It happens. No problem man. We will drill another hole and find the water tomorrow", again with a smile. None of the drillers were upset. They literally covered up the collapsing hole and immediately went down to the next spot. They prayed over it and then had Brock and I start the hole for them which was an honor, much like a ground breaking type act. These guys then continued to dig 21 feet worth of a new hole in less than 2 hours with smiles on their faces and joking around laughing in brotherhood. Between these guys' faith, work ethic and attitude...they are now role models for me. Some are younger than me but still are setting examples for me as a man. And, Bitek is truly a great leader. It's amazing! Tom says we are doing a lot for them being here and supporting them. This may be, however they have done more for me than I could ever explain to them. -Josh
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