Hopefully you have been able to follow our progress over the past year and if not, take a few minutes to look through the pictures and re-live the process. I would like to say a special thank you to those who have given financially. Yabus has already changed as EVERY day people bring their produce to market, children go to school, and the clinic sees patients from both sides of the river because of this bridge. Thank you.
-Eli Fader

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wood Decking Finished!

I am thrilled to say that Yabus now has a crossable bridge. It is none too soon either. I woke up this morning to find the river was swollen from the rains in the night. Students coming to our primary and secondary school bravely crossed the unfinished sections this morning and when they returned home in the afternoon they found the wood decking finished. The six guys working with me are excellent and I have enjoyed the enthusiasm they have for doing the work well.



My boys were excited to try out the new bridge and especially enjoyed the small bounce the bridge has. The fencing has not been put on the sides yet so I kept them close.


It is also fun to see people cross for the first time. The children have especially taken well to traveling 20 feet in the air. Here is Canberra, fellow missionary, crossing for the first time with several children.

A picture from the South side including the ramp and finished deck

4 comments:

rkschimke said...

God is so good! Thank you for being so faithful to what He's called you to. The Yabus Bridge is a testament to your vision and God's provision. What a beautiful sight! I bet after seeing your pictures Phil will be itching for a trip across!

Many blessings,
Rebecca and the Schimke family

Carrie said...

A beautiful sight indeed! My favorite picture is the one of the children all lined up across the bridge! Lovely! Praise the Lord!

Tim Krell said...

Eli, congratulations on a task done with tenacity and a smile! I think of you often: your family, Phalice and all the others I met during my brief time in Yabus. If my life circumstances were a bit different I'd be back before the rains end. I'm thankful for safe passage for everyone across the river during the tumultuous rainy season. Thank you for not giving up, for your complete faith in God, and for your service to the people of Yabus.

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