Day 3

Emily arrived Wednesday evening so the whole team was here. We worked a bit to get the teams who were going to build the panels ready for the next day’s Installations. After a good night’s sleep (at least for me) we got up early to make our way to breakfast and start the day’s work. Two teams went out to install panels, those are the solar 2 folks who have learned about building the systems along with Honduran team members. Emily, Ann and I went with several other Honduran team members to survey more homes for installations. The covenant is for 76 homes to be equipped with solar panels. So far there have been xxx homes equipped with xxx to be completed on this trip. Each home owner contributes to the installation.

We surveyed another 8 homes today. This includes taking measurements, determining where the panel will be located in the house and where to places the pole with the solar panel. We got to meet the homeowners and were treated with hospitality each place we went. Each home was different but there is no doubt that each home will be improved with light. Many of the stories that you hear are that now there children can attend school because they will have light by which to do their homework.

The two teams that went out today each installed 2 systems. They worked well together and had great experiences. Both groups also had fun experiences with children.

When the work out in the field was done we gathered for a delicious dinner prepared by our hosts. We have eaten well. And we once again shared in a thoughtful evening devotion prepared by one of our team members. We share each morning and evening in devotions. It’s a great time for us to share our joys and struggles.

As I write these words the team is all working to prepare four more panels for tomorrow’s installation. The solar 1s will go to the community of El Sute tomorrow for more surveys of homes. I’m offto help put boards together so that we can go to bed soon. 😊