We've Hit Water!

Today was another day of firsts for me. We spent the entire day at Ngulu village watching the drilling process. It can be a long process depending on how deep the drillers have to drill until they reach water, considering they find water at all. Fortunately, Zambia sits on a large, natural aquifer so it's not very often that the driller is unable to find water. When those circumstances do arise, we bring in a team of hydro geologists to survey the land to find water. Thankfully, today we did not find ourselves under those circumstances. After about 4 hours of straight drilling (and a few minutes of uncertainty) the drillers struck water! It was hands down one of the most exciting moments of my life. To experience it for myself is one thing, but to experience it alongside a group of villagers who have been living without clean water for so long is quite another thing. I really can't describe the emotions that came over me in that moment. Real, Pure, Genuine...JOY!

Enjoying the view ;)

These smiles say it all.

Jacob representing #lovmob in Zambia. 

These kids are so excited they will have clean, safe drinking water within days!

Sweet friends watching & waiting on the drillers. So happy!

I hope these pictures give you a small glimpse into this amazing day :). Thanks again for all the wonderful feedback on the blog. We miss everyone in the states so much, and hope you are all doing very well. 

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