Water for a neighborhood

 Sister Somridii, whom I have talked about before, did not have water at her home. Any water they used was rainwater that they captured in the cistern, or water brought in in 5-gallon bottles. The neighbors' situations were the same. Sister Somridii's home teacher made us aware of the situation. Funds were made available, through the kindness of a friend in the states, to drill a well on her property. The water would be shared with the neighbors, and the neighbors in turn would help pay the electric bill to run the pump. It would be a blessing to all.

Sister Somridii looked on with interest and great anticipation as the well was being drilled. I don't think she knew quite what to expect.

The well was completed in just three days. It was about 100 feet deep, and the water is pure enough to drink. Here is the well--with pump installed and ready for use.

Sister Somridii was the first to hold the hose with clean water flowing. She kept saying "Thank God!"

It attracted attention from the neighbors.

Sister Zaugg and Sister Stewart went with us this day because they were going to teach a lesson to Sister Long (in the red blouse). They enjoyed being part of the excitement. The lady in the striped shirt announced that she was going to come back in a while to have a cool bath. I'm sure she enjoyed it.

It is hard to describe what  a blessing it is for them to have clean water on their own property!