It is 8 o’clock in the
morning and the mercury is just about to cross over the 100°F line. No joke! It has been hot here in Swaziland lately – hot and very
humid. When the sun comes up, the sweat starts dripping… So I want to hear NO
complaints from you guys in the States as far as weather goes.
One of my responsibilities
here in Swaziland involves overseeing the drilling of wells. I have some very
good news to share regarding that. We drilled wells at two Care Points with
great success. The thing is – the
contractor will drill a well for us, but if there is no water we still pay. The
cost of a typical well is around $5000 depending on how deep we need to drill
to get water, before the cost of a pump.
Therefore, the GREAT news…..
We hit water at both Care Points! Up until now we had to truck the water to the
Care Points. Having running water makes everyday life SO much easier. Water
truly brings life, and I feel blessed to be part of something that makes such a
huge difference in the lives of these Swazi kids. How many of us give running
water a second thought?
I am including some
pictures of the drilling. Jodi mentioned that I am never in the pictures, but
it is because I am the only one out there in the middle of nowhere to take the
pictures…
Thank you, all of you for
making a difference here in Swaziland. Here is to a wonderful and blessed year
for all of us.
Marius
What great news on the wells! The pictures are worth a thousand words! We rejoice in the success of your drilling, Marius.
Jodi we are praying for your complete healing. I know your hearts desire is to return to ministry and do what your hearts calls you to with these special little ones. Bless you.
George and Bonnie
Wow! How wonderful! We’re praying for you guys – hope today
finds Jodi feeling better!
I know the word of “living water” but as I read your letter, it really means Living Water. Weather condition must be really hard thing. In Japan it is really hot and humid during Summer and I hate it very much, but I have ways to escape it.
I pray that His peace and joy will be with you everyday at work and at house wherever you guys are. Our family pray for you guys everyday and we are thinking of these precious kids, too.
Love,
Juri
Awesome!! That is great news. We’re praying for Jodi’s health, I hope she is feeling better and gaining strength.
Wow, we need to really be praying that you all hit water every time. I hope you all have some good geologists (or Bob says, water “witchers”) that help you all determine good sites for digging. Of course the Creator of the Universe knows exactly where the water is. We will keep reminding Him to guide you all to it. Hope Jodi is back to good health. You both are in our prayers.
Marius & Jodi:
What Great News About The Wells. We Are All Praying For God To Continue To Bless You Both And Keep You Safe.
Jodi I Hope You Are Feeling Better.
Love,
Dina & Emiy
I’m so excited about the water! What a blessing it must be to tell those children for the first time that they have running water!
You guys are doing such a great work! Jodi, we and the boys are praying that you find healing for your health problems. I hope all is well in the land of swazi! God Bless you guys!
Lot’s of love,
Chris, Becky, and the Joy House Boys! (Connor, Jon, Steven, Jesse)
Hey Jodi and Marius.
I came across this article and thought it might interest and encourage you!
From an Atheist concerning Evangelicals in Africa. It is a bit long but a great read. Enjoy and blessings!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece