Saturday, February 4, 2012

Water for Desire








After many challenges and much praying, the Desiré well has been completed. In the first attempt back in June of 2011, the drill encountered rock and another drilling truck had to be sent up to Desiré. In that attempt, a part broke on the driller, stalling that attempt. On the third attempt in a different location the drill successfully contacted water but in removing the drill, earth collapsed in on the hole. It was then determined that in order to try again, steel piping would have to be imported from the U.S. and inserted as they drilled. The pastor who owns the drilling company met with Pastor Jeannot and Global Orphan staff to plan a fourth and perhaps final attempt the week after our January team left Haiti. This whole process has occured over the past 8 months. On Saturday the 28th the drill was on site attempting another try. After many prayers, we were notified on Monday the 30th that they were successful in drilling the well. On Saturday February 4th they will install a hand pump so that water can be used by the orphan village and the community surrounding the village.




Praise God for His guiding the drillers and for His provision of water at Desiré! Faith - thank you for your support of the well and your prayers! God continues to amaze us as we continue to cultivate our partnership with Desire and Pastor Jeannot. Now please pray for Pastor Jeannot as he has a chance to use the well as an outreach to the community.