Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Water truck day! We had the opportunity to deliver water to 3 different districts in Cite Soleil. In most of the districts, there is not access to clean or running water so the organization that we serve with delivers water daily each week, depending on the safety of the area. Every stop consisted of filling tons of buckets, bathtubs, barrels and pals of water and helping carry them to their respective homes. Children tried to play in the water pouring from the large hose but they were swatted or pulled out of the way so the water wouldn't be wasted. This water is used for bathing, drinking and cooking. As the water seemed to run out the people became more chaotic. In a stark contrast, bath time among the children was a team event playing and spashing in large tubs and the smiles on their faces were similar to what we see in the States during Christmas. To think - water... a gift.
For those who weren't carrying buckets or using the hose to fill the buckets, we had children hanging off of every limb. Younger mothers would come up and ask you to take their baby so they could have a break or so they could carry the water back to their homes. The children would bite, scratch and hit each other to be the one who was being held. I just kept thinking - what made me so worthy to give you love?
Jezi renmen eu – Jesus loves you!
Dan, Tiffany, Ed, Amanda, Logan and Candice
Words of the Day – maxi pad, gratitute, relationships, team, impact, growth, loved
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