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This has been an incredible day. We are all very tired but very happy. Today we finished 2 wells. We had to split up the team a bit so we could get everything done. Some went to drop the pump down in the well along the highway while others stayed to work at the well in the village.

Here Kent and I are taking the pump apart to make sure all the pieces are tightened properly. Then we will test it to make sure it works and does not leak.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Here’s Denise helping to hoist the galvanized pipe.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Carefully attaching the next piece of galvanized pipe and lowering it into the well.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Everything is put together and Brandy is testing it out.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Here’s Kent with one of our new friends testing out the pump.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Just before our dedication ceremony at the village, everyone turned out. It was like a big party. If you look to the left of the soccer field, you will see the cows being driven home for the night.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Here’s our whole group behind the completed well.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Then many of the kids came out to join us.

From El Salvador – November 2008

Tomorrow we’ll dedicate the well by the highway. I’ll write more about tonights dedication ceremony later. It was a very special time for all of us.

Filed under: El Salvador on November 20th, 2008