Aussie Joy's Life

I’m writing tonight from the ‘Harmony Hotel’ (highly recommend this place if you ever come here. Its close to the airport, run by a honest Christian man who understands Western Culture) in Lungi, Sierra Leone. I’m lathered in mosquito repellant and have just finished watching the British tie in the World Cup against Algeria with a bunch of Brit miners who are here working for African Minerals. I’ve also found myself addicted to these ginger nut biscuits I bought from a peddler on the ferry this morning! Almost demolished a whole packet already! Hopefully I see him again tomorrow! Also made a fool of myself trying to carry a bucket on my head. Thought the Sierra Leonean’s needed a laugh!

Today I got to see a well refurbished by Living Water International and a village given clean water. It was an amazing to see the well owner so so grateful. I believe the man and his family are Muslim… but he got to see first hand the love of Christ this week and hear the truth. While we were there, at least five different people came up to us to talk to us about their dry or ruined wells. The need is overwhelming. Below is a before and after shot of the well we worked on.

So clean water truly makes a difference in peoples lives. The team visibly see a difference in children’s health. Snotty noses and unhealthy coughs clear up as the village embraces the clean hygiene techniques taught and drink clean water. Check out Living Water International’s work all over the world here.

On the home front, tonight Ruth bid her husband goodbye. He had to fly to the states to be with his ill dad. Ruth will stay on to keep the projects going. We’re going to spend some time at the Mercy Ship base and work from there. I’m sure there will be some big time reporting from there! Please pray for the family. It’s certainly been a tough couple of days… especially with this added stress. Please pray for God’s supernatural protection and provision for all of our needs. I thank you for joining me on this journey. I so am aware that I am completely surrounded by prayers. Know that you are here with me in Spirit!