We started on the 2nd well in this community on the 7th of March. It has now been 2 weeks and this well still isn’t yet finished. In fact, we encountered so much difficulty, we’ve actually abandoned the hole and are re-grouping now, needing to re-design the drill bit. While I was in Bolivia, Terry designed a new rock bit that I’m now trying to replicate here in Uganda.
Bosco and Solomon started this well while I was in Kampala with Sherry. In the process of trying to drill, we broke 4 drill bits and have now to this point abandoned 3 holes! The last one was a grand total of 5 meters deep (about 16 feet), where we were finally defeated by the rock 
I knew this was going to be a long process, learning what materials we need, what the geology is like in various locations, etc. But I didn’t expect it to be this hard!
The good news is that the first well, which inspired the community to change their name, is now supplying an unlimited amount of water to whoever comes to pump. Bosco was there last Saturday and watched as one lady filled 4 jerry cans (80 liters), another lady 10 liters and yet another man an additional 10 liters. At that point, the people were tired of pumping . . . But the well wasn’t tired of delivering! It never pumped dry—and the people couldn’t be happier about it!
While I’m working on the new rock bits for “the place where water NOW flows,” we are also going to start drilling in 2 other communities as a part of the process of learning how to drill here in Uganda.
Thanks for keeping up with us!
Rick, it’s so awesome that the water in the first well seems to be endless!!
Rick… Glad to hear your updates… It’s so amazing to see how the people you are helping are grateful for your efforts and hard work.. You’ve hit a bump in the road with your recent drilling, we will pray that you recover from all this… Give Sherry a big hug from us…. John & Terri
Hi Rick, I kind of wondered when I didn’t hear from you for a while whether you were facing challenges! Looking forward to meeting you on Monday. I will send and email about Charles picking up the Super Custom today.
-Paul
Hey Rick keep at it, I know what it is like to break several bits in one spot. You are doing great, we will continue to pray for you and Sherry. If you have any questions that I might can answer let me know, I am more than happy to help.
Jeremy
Rick,
Keep plugging away. I know these setbacks can be frustrating, but the work you are doing will change entire communities. I’m glad to hear the first well has been so successful. Keep the updates coming and God bless!
Gordon
Love hearing the updates and are continuing to pray for you guys daily. Love you both! May the God of peace rule in your hearts and minds! He is gracious!
Praying for your drill bits to work, I guess nothing goes easy there. So happy that the water is flowing in the first one. Keep up the hard work I am sure it will not be in vane. Love ya
Dear Gregory and Sherry,
Your drilling experience reminded me of the way the Living Water is offered, and how often I wonder why is it not received. Blessings to you both, forging ahead with perseverence and tenacity. May you know His grace at every bend of the road.
Love, the Browns
Rick and Sherry
I am thankful you have the first well to look back to as you wrestle with this second attempt. I am having to do a lot of remembering and looking back to God’s provision as we wrestle with present challenges. Miss you guys and look forward to hearing more..
Jd and family
You are working so hard and the Lord will reward you for that. It is so wonderful that the first well is doing it’s job and providing nice fresh water for the people. Thanks for persevering and not growing weary in well doing! We love you and miss you both so much. We’ll have a lot to share when we get together again!
Love, Susie
Rick and Sherry,
It’s frustarting when we come upon bumps and challenges,but this is where GOD wants us to grow….You are doing an amazing thing that the Lord is so shinning down on the both of you..As I said before,God couldn’t have chosen 2 better children of his to do the job…we continue to pray for strength,patience,peace and knowledge.Thanks for keeping us updated,and how great for the other well to continue to pump out water.Love and miss you both…Sherry,how is the running coming along?
Love ya
Dale and Judy
May the Rock break through the rock, Living Water pouring out living water.
We miss you so much, but my soul is super happy knowing how you are serving the poor and showing Jesus.
Wow, I’m sure in their wildest imaginations these people never thought they would “tire” of pumping water. Praise God for their sore arms and backs. Yal stay safe and keep well and welling, heehee
luv
linda lee