When the rig first arrived in Guatemala, our priority was to get wells drilled at the International Children’s Care orphanage and school. Their dependence on river water was unhealthful and dangerous. Three wells were drilled in close proximity to each other between the two campuses. Rod Bartholomew was inclined to finish in the morning because the day had been hot and long and he was tired. He had finished the third well by installing the pump and completing the plumbing connections. All that remained to be done was some electrical controllers needed to be hooked up and tested. It was about 4:00 and he debated whether he should finish in the morning but decided he should go ahead and take the time to finish now. It took about an hour and a half and then was done. When some switches were thrown and valves opened, water would flow from the wells into the water system of both campuses. He closed up the rig, cleaned up and with Jen went to the home of a sponsored child for supper.

Rod had not yet sat down at the table and there was a knock at the door. The director of the school was there and after apologizing, asked Rod how (more…)