We had another incredible day today at the orphanage! Our team is all healthy, and the work we are getting done is so rewarding. It was quite a bit hotter today than yesterday, but we got so much accomplished.

As you can see in the attached picture, we erected the water tower yesterday. There were a couple of very scary moments while in the process of standing it up. Thanks to John's quick reflexes and super-human strength, we got it in place and stabilized. Today we lifted the tank up. This will provide gravity-fed filtered water to the kitchen area and dorms...something we probably rarely consider not having in our own homes.

Today we also continued brick work on the cook house, and we paved a walkway from the dining hall to the water well. We had so much fun working with the kids, seeing the joy on their faces, and hearing their laughter while Billy sang Christmas Carols (seriously).

Tonight we are taking the kids to their favorite place...a local BBQ restaurant. They have been 4 or 5 times in the last 4 years...the only time any of the kids has ever eaten at a restaurant. It is a an experience of a lifetime to enjoy a dinner with 38 great kids who are SO appreciative of this opportunity to eat out!