Destination Abemama, accomplished!

Gary Morgan and I stayed on Tarawa a few more days and attended a meeting with Mission and Kauma School leaders. The Mission President was not aware of what Search for One was doing on Abemama and at the Kauma School. He said it was "providential" that Gary and I were there for these meetings.

Gary and I spent days wandering through stores looking for parts we needed, especially a piece of 3/4 inch hose for the new 12 volt water pump. We went to EVERY store on the Island that might possibly have it. Finally, it was time to go to the airport to catch our plane to Abemama and meet up with the rest of the team. We checked in at the airport and while we waited Gary wanted to talk with a technician from Australia that he knew. So we headed back to the airport mechanical area and met Jonathan. A very talented and friendly chap from "down under." As we talked, I noticed a piece of 3/4 inch hose on a chair. We mentioned we had been all around the Island looking for hose like that. The conversation moved on to other stories and then the staff of the airline came back looking for us as it was time to board. Jonathan ran and cut us a piece of the hose literally one minute before we boarded to Abemama! Once again, God's timing is PERFECT!! Now we will be able to have real running water! Yes, it is not drinkable, but with some chlorine and our new Berkey Filter it will be.

We hope to get the windmill up and running tomorrow before Gary leaves. I will be able to install the 12 volt lights and pump later this week. The new cook house should also be completed this week. It will be good to get a bit more settled! I hope to get some photo's uploaded this week as well.

Thanks everyone for your support!