Precious Water

My heart sank and tears came to my eyes. "The well is dry," Almando told me. I tried to wrap my head around what that means and talked through potential solutions in a panic. "Are the pipes too short to get the water in the well?" I wondered. No. The water is simply gone. 

Rainy season is mostly behind us in Haiti, with the exception of occasional showers throughout hurricane season. The problem is it didn't really rain here this year. Everything is dry and dusty including the plants, the roads, and the well that has been supplying us with water for over a year. The water table has dropped so wells that are shallow--like ours and several others in the community--no longer have water. The deep, machine dug wells still have good water supply, but, without rain, there is a good chance they would dry up as well.

Water, at our house, has become a precious commodity. We think twice before flushing the toilet, jumping in the shower, or washing dishes. Bityah's bath water becomes the mop water and the laundry gets prioritized. Water has become so precious and we no longer can take it for granted.

So, what are we going to do? Pray for rain and trust that God will provide. Period. Many people have been praying for rain for us and I would request that you all continue. We really do need water. The city turns water in every once and a while, so God provided for us that way the other night when our tank was just about empty. We were able to run a hose from where the city water is to fill our tank completely! Praise The Lord! 

We don't really know what we should do for the long term. We have considered digging a deeper well--an expensive option. We have considered having city water run to the house--a possible option. We pray for rain a conserve water--definitely a must do option. 

Friends, please be praying for us as this is an unexpected challenge at the end of a very busy season. Please be praying for our community as we all deal with the challenge of getting water to our homes. Pray for rain.