Tenemos AGUA!!!

Yesterday, GCH celebrated the official turning on of our water. Up to this point, we have not had city water piped in, which meant we had to have it trucked in. It cost us at least $23 daily... sometimes double.

After 3 years of praying and knocking on doors, it finally happened. A few weeks ago while walking to school, we saw the tractors and workers digging trenches and putting in the pipes to bring us water. The work was completed a few days ago. (The white building in the background of the photo is actually the city water tanks).

We decided to celebrate this important event, so we invited officials from the government, social services (DIF) and water company. Assisted by 2 of our GCH kids, the head guy in the water company "officially" opened the water valve... then started splashing the kids with it. We rounded off the event with cake and refreshments.

Sometimes we take things for granted, like having water, garbage service, mail service or electricity. Living at Grace Children's Home has really given us a new perspective on these things and reminds us of God's provision in our lives. He truly has given us this day our daily bread (& water!).