an update on the house

Some folks have asked for an update on the house and some pics, so here you go.

We do have electricity most of the time, which has been unexpected and amazing!

We still do not have running water, as the water pump that was purchased is not working and the appropriate man has not come to determine the problem.

The rain has been keeping our cistern very well stocked with water. Unfortunately, the well on the property is still not functional, so please join us in praying that the water situation is remedied soon.

And now, here are some pics...

 The toilets and sinks look great. The toilets do flush, we just have to pour water into the tank. For the time being, the sink is just a fancy drain hole. It is a nice place to brush our teeth. We'll always have to use the bottle of filtered water to rinse with, but it will be nice to turn on the faucet and have running water to wash our hands. :)

Now, once you go pass the toilet to the shower you get a different feel. With no running water, it's not a big deal, but it would be great if the tile was finished.

The kitchen looks great!

The stove is finally in place!

The curtain rods are hung, the lantern hooks are in place, the fridge works great, and the water can is a huge blessing. We can refill those 5 gallon jugs for about $2. The filtering system fit inside the pantry, so that makes cooking, doing dishes, and refilling containers much more simple.

 

There are some little things that make storage and food preparation easy, but are different than in America. Fortunately, the cost to get organized is pretty low.

These large, plastic bins hold bulk produce and similar things very nicely.

Here is a similar but smaller bin for smaller produce. Also, when you buy spices they come in plastic pouches or small containers that are not resealable or air tight, so they dry out quickly. These little jars make a good replacement. My vis-a-vis markers (remember when teachers used an overhead) are excellent for labeling without being permanent.

I bought several different baskets from a lady in Kampala. She gave me a great price and they are excellent for storing things. For example, the one on the left has my clothes pins and laundry soap in it, and the one on the right has empty plastic bags in it.

 I've been using my spare time to sew, so many curtains are complete (thanks to Tyler for snapping a shot of me working). :)

 This is mine and Floyd's room. You can see we're using our mosquito net. Also, there's a close up of our fabric.

These are the boys. Their room is pretty crowded with two bunk beds, but they make excellent use of their night stands.

 Raegan actually has room for a desk and book shelf, which is good since she's our reader and writer. :) You can see the fabric for her curtains in the close up.

And finally, you can see the outside construction. The tower is not complete, but we're hoping it will be soon. The fence posts are in but we won't put up the actual fence until the tower is done (it would just make things difficult). The fence will allow the dogs to be outside without others being afraid, them chasing chickens, or any other mischief that dog's enjoy. :)

So, there you go. The house is coming along. We are very grateful for it!