Wednesday, August 15 - Gene & Steph Flewelling

With the construction of the PowerPac, solar field, and associated electrical distribution circuits to the hospital complete, Wayne, Jonathan, and Matt continue to fine tune the operation of the PowerPac.  Their goal is to introduce "real world" conditions to make sure the automatic transfer functions smoothly for each condition mimicked.  The PowerPac has been operating exactly as designed when being used as an "off-grid" system (solar/generator combination).  But when Regedeso power (grid) is introduced into the equation, we are having to work through additional challenges.  The power often falls outside the parameters of "acceptable" power and therefore is disqualified by our protective equipment.  We're hoping to find an acceptable solution that makes Regedeso power a viable, backup option.  Please pray about this.

Don, Darrell, Gene, Mike continue to work on a "punch list" of repairs around the hospital.  Oliver, Isaac, and Jimmy continue to gather video footage and photographs so they can make a video of our project when they return home.

Today most of the missionary families are home again after a week spent in Mombasa, Kenya with their Serge peers.  It's wonderful to once again hear the happy chatter of the children as they play outside.  A few minutes ago, a band of children dressed like Egyptians marched past our kitchen window armed with staffs and bells, and even someone barking orders.  The "playground" here is only limited by their imagination!

Below are a few photos from yesterday and earlier in the project (from the archives).


View of PowerPac, Generator, and Solar Field with the hospital in the background

It doesn't take long for dust to accumulate (its dry season here)

Pulling conductors to the maintenance shop and Busoma plant.


Dr. making his rounds

chillin'

Evening soccer game

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