Clean Water

A couple weekends ago, after the betrothal and before the flurry of decisions made (woo!), Ken and Rusty and I drove to Holland, Michigan. We were representing River to Well in a really fun weekend with our partner organization, Vox United. Those are the guys who use the money we raise to travel all over Mozambique installing and repairing wells. We got to hear their stories and also participate in 'repairing' a well that they installed in the front yard of Brad's Michigan farmhouse.

These Afridev wells are standardized all over sub-Saharan Africa, so it is relatively easy to troubleshoot and replace parts (for these guys, anyway). And with so many non-working wells that need one little part to work properly, it was pretty incredible to see how much clean water can come from one of their two-week trips.

I think for our little team, it was reaffirming to see the physical outcome of the money raised through the photo competition. We are always blown away by the talent and generosity of participants. And equally humbled that we get to be part of the health and survival of families across the ocean.

Now is a great time to remind you that River to Well is accepting photo entries through the end of September! We'd love if you entered.

And if you would like to read more of River to Well's story, here is the guest post I wrote for Superstar Photographer Jeremy Cowart's blog.

With love.