It was a four chicken day

Really, it was. Today was perhaps the most amazing yet (just my opinion). We visited two boreholes in the Luhomero area today. The first was a visit to aborehole for which you supplied the funds to repair. Just getting there was a challenge. We rode the bus until the bus had to stop and then we used a pick up truck we had rented to shuttle us to the borehole. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. For you West Virginians out there it looked just like you were in the Mountain State. We were greeted at the borehole with a warm welcome and overwhelming thanks for the gift of clean water. There is no clean water for miles and traveling to clean water practically impossible. The wow moment was the gift of two chickens. This is a really big deal as chickens are a very precious commodity. We graciously accepted their heartfelt gifts and headed out to the next village/borehole. Again getting to the destination was an adventure. We rode the bus (over interesting bridges, hills and curves). And then walked and walked over hill and dale for what seemed like miles but I'm guessing was very far at all. We did finally arrive at the location of the new borehole (to be drilled next week due to governmental issues). It was pretty much on the top of a mountain with a beyond spectacular view. The welcome was warm and the thanks humbling. Again, no clean water for miles. They showed us the water they currently used and it was impossible to believe. No one should drink or use water like that. It is beyond my comprehension we (the world) allow such living conditions. We stay committed to the cause of clean water and know that we each new borehole you drill is saving lives. Copeland shared with us there had been a recent epidemic of dysentery which can cause death in children and weeks of illness in adults. We shared a few gifts with the children and adults and they gave us (get ready for it) - two chickens. That would be a new team record of four chickens in one day. Did I mention they are live chickens? Humorous but humbling none the less. It is a gift of thanks and love that cannot be measured. What did we do with four chickens? We gifted them to Copeland and his assistant Justin. Copeland assured us they would enjoy a Christmas meal on Wednesday. Works out great for everyone.  I might warn family and friends to get ready to listen. This whole experience has been remarkable, faith inspiring, happy, sad and pretty much any emotional adjective you can come up with. Despite the fact most of these experiences are impossible to describe, we will try. I could go on and on (and will at the drop of a hat) but know that we are well and continue every day with our life changing experiences. Peace and Blessings. (S & H - Come on Vamanos - Let's go!