Chicken Coop Preparation
This week Elder Biven and Paulo traveled to Assomada on both Wednesday and Thursday on chicken business. Wednesday they met the families in Assomada 2 and Riberão Manuel and assessed the locations for each family's chicken coop. The chicken coops each follow a similar design, but because each of the family's living situations are unique, each coop is customized.
There are four families who are ready, having completed the self reliance course. We were impressed that one of the families appears to consist solely of two young brothers, perhaps they are around 20 years of age. This will give them more strength for taking care of themselves.
Thursday a truck was rented and supplies were gathered from all over Praia: wood, sheet metal, wire, etc. Then a caravan of the truck followed by our missionary car went north with the supplies. And because this is an adventure, the journey included a flat tire on the truck and some driving on nearly impassable roads. But Elder Biven did sleep in his own bed that night and all is prepared. We will have photos of the coops at a later time.
Health Fair
There were community members present as well as many volunteer medical professionals. There were also organizations promoting disease and HIV / Aids prevention. Top it off with breakfast and the Pilorinho community center dancers and it was an event. Sister Biven had her blood pressure and blood sugar tested and felt confident in the nurse doing the checks. We have enjoyed our association with this group and hope to submit a project proposal for them in the future.
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