Update

Well, it has been a while since I've blogged on here. Between camp, the rain, (and did I mention the rain?), the trench was dug for the water line. It was very interesting watching the guys tap into the main city water line without creating a flood in the hole. They were also working in very close proximity to a fiber optic cable, which basically contains massive amounts of data for the city, which if it was accidentally cut into or punctured could cost a minimum of $10,000 per minute to fix, or so they said. So, long story short, we made sure that we didn't hire any bulls for that china closet! Anyway...the trench has been dug, the water line laid and the sewer lines have been put in. As of today, they (Bro. Ben and Bro. White) have also repaired the sidewalk that we had to cut into to get to the water line. We've had so much help with this project so far. We appreciate Bro. Dustin and Bro. Adam loaning their time (which is always valuable) and retaining the use of their employer's backhoe to dig the trenches and move dirt for us. The church was only out the cost of the gas for it and it was a huge blessing to be able to not have to hire all that done! Thanks to Bro. White for overseeing this project, and all those who have spent time over here as well. Pastor Huffman, Bro. Huffman, Sr., Bro. Sam, Bro. Gabriel, Bro. Jordan, Bro. Doug, Bro. Fitzgerald, Bro. Wilkins, Bro. Adam, Bro. Dustin, Bro. Ben, and the kiddos...Rion, Dylan, Sidney, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Kassidy & Jared (smile), although sometimes we might could do without the little ones helping! : ) The next step is to finish roughing the plumbing, then pouring the basement floor. That will hopefully happen soon. We are working estimates for the framing part as well. Until next time, keep us in your prayers!

Digging trenches for the water line

The trenches were roughly 8 feet deep, and eventually filled to the brim with rain water when we had a few bad storms roll through

Property Panoramics

Work Panoramics

Work in Progress

Work in Progress...

This past week, about Wednesday and Thursday, they removed the forms off of the walls. Then on Good Friday, the workers came and "tarred" the basement walls....sealant for protection from weather conditions, so they look black on the outside now. On Saturday, the day before Easter, we had a "church work day" and several volunteered their time and shovels to dig the trench around the basement so the plumbing can be put in. Tonight, they were supposed to haul in the pea-gravel for it, but I guess that is off for tonight...the weather is very chilly...more like fall than spring...and we were expecting rain. So far, that has bypassed us! Looking forward to the next phase! I'm posting another slideshow of the recent work.

POURING BASEMENT WALLS 4-02-09