So I thought it was about time I give a decent update on what is going on out in Mapanza!
Progress is really being made on the other buildings. The Luyando House has been plastered inside and out, has been wired for electricity, and has major plumbing fixtures in (but no pipes run). The ceiling is in the process of being put in. Next step is paint!
The girls' workers house has been wired for electricity and plastered on the outside. Next step is inside plastering and painting.
The multipurpose center has a roof!!!! It is being plastered outside and is being wired for electricity. We are leaving the interior brick (no plaster or paint). Plumbing fixtures are going in.
Two of our water tanks arrived today (for the Luyando House and workers house). We are starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel for getting these buildings finished! We are still awaiting the arrival of the bigger transformer for electricity, so we anticipate all of that being completed by Christmas..maybe!
Our house is almost done! Us girls have been painting window frames, washing windows, and painting the doors that the guys have hung. We have also done a lot of cooking, cleaning, hauling water, and visiting my Zambian friends. The guys have hung doors, put in door handles, and of course plumbing.
Blu's dad says, "The only thing worse than plumbing in America is plumbing in Africa." We had the water tank up, only to find that the tank stand began to buckle after having just 3 inches of water in the tank. So after reinforcing them with heavy steel, the tank is back up, and pipes are going down. They will fill the tank up on Monday and hopefully get water in the house. Paw said that the pipes in the back (from toilet to septic) went downhill, then level, then uphill, etc. so they all had to be redone. Paw decided today that since everything he has touched leaks, they needed to start from square one. So out came the bathtubs and they are redoing all the pipes. What a job!
We are headed back to Choma next week for Cason's birthday and Thanksgiving, then back here for 3 days before Blu's parents leave. Please pray that all of the plumbing will be completely finished by the time they leave!
Baby Darbi...again...because I like her. :)
B-Maw giving pedicures at Margaret's house
Ok, there's a story behind this picture. I'll give you the highlights...Painting...at Night...Big Spill..Huge spider...Mother in law screaming...and flapping her arms...and screaming...and pulling me...and me running into the painted door..and more screaming...and spider attacking...and more screaming...and me trying not to use the bathroom....Yep, that pretty much sums it up. :)
Precious James
My good friend Joyce..she makes me laugh!
Baby Kabinda..so cute!!
Kalenga singing--he is so talented! He plays an amazing recorder too!
Me and Joyce's little girl, Mananse
Cute Mutinta
Margaret & B-Maw
