Well #2 – COMPLETED! The well drillers found a false pocket of water at about 60 feet but to their credit, decided not to stop there for fear that there wasn’t enough water to last for more than a few months. At 102 feet they discovered what they described to me as an underground river and finished the second well at 120 feet.
Well #3 – IN PROCESS! They were at about 60 feet when we left today. They’ll try to finish tomorrow. YOU KNOW YOUR PART IN THIS! KEEP AT IT!
Oh, my! I just realized that I’ve posted to Facebook but not to the blog, so let me quickly update this.
Yesterday Morning–
Just got a call. Looks like the well drilling is going to happen really soon! Possibly this afternoon or tomorrow AM! Is that the Hallelujah chorus I hear in the background? KEEP PRAYING!
Also, we just experienced our 4th earthquake this month. I haven’t heard of extensive damage, except to folks nerves. Don’t want to cause anyone undue concern, but please pray for safety for those of us on the island.
Last Night –
It’s a little after 8:00 PM and I just made it home. Praise God the drilling rig is now in Cercadillo, ready to start early tomorrow AM!!! Keep praying and I’ll post pics when I return home tomorrow eve. Let’s ask God for all three wells to be drilled tomorrow, shall we?
Tonight –
Well # 1 – COMPLETED! They found water at 80 feet and continued drilling to a little over 100 feet. PVC pipes were inserted in the well in anticipation of the next phase – installing the metal pipes and hand pump.
Well #2 – IN PROCESS. The drilling rig developed problems this afternoon, but praise God the guys were able to fix it. This really slowed down the progress. When we left the village a little while ago the 2nd well was drilled to a little over 50 feet. The plan is to finish it tomorrow as well as to hopefully finish the 3rd well also. Slower than expected, but still an INCREDIBLE day! Keep praying!
