Without Water

This morning at 6:35 am, I received this text message in English from a native Portuguese, Elder Santos from Cape Verde:

"Good morning Elder Snelson. We have a little problem in our apartment. We don't have water for 3 days, and at the present time, the bottles that we had finished. When you are available, call us in order to explain to you better. Os Missionários"

This humble missionary had gone three days before he asked for help ! We have so much to be thankful for. Our water also went out for a few hours yesterday. During that time I went and purchased a 20 liter container and filled it up at the Church. 

It appears that the vast majority, perhaps 80% of the members in the Beira District do not have running water in their homes. They retrieve water from a community well. This of course reminds me of the Savior's teaching the woman of Samaria at the well.

Yesterday, we attended six marriages in Manga. They have a type of sing-a-long with the audience after each marriage. 

Life is great here. I'm excited for General Conference. Hopefully, we can watch the morning sessions live !