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| The last two years, in addition to other construction, have completed the in ground foundation for the Commons. 2005 begins the above ground work! After cleaning off the slab built in 2004, the men begin the work of laying out the walls. |
The sand, crushed rock, and bags of cement are delivered to the site. The men begin sifting the sand, hauling the water and mixing the cement in small wheelbarrows. |
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| In 2004, a large cistern was constructed. The rains of 2004 were not enough to fill the cistern to provide enough water for personal and construction use but the availability of the large cistern allowed us to accept water delivery by truck. After ordering the water truck, we would wait patiently for a few days for it to arrive. A long leaking hose was stretched from the parking area to the cistern. Attempting to direct the leaks toward the thirsty perrennials, the water was eventually transferred from the truck to the cistern and work could begin! |
The interior walls of PHASE ONE of the Commons were carefully outlined with a vapor barrier and a thin layer of mortar. |
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| As the Commons was to be constructed with colored stone, separate deliveries of stone arrived each day. Eventually enough stone was on site to begin the painstaking chopping. Stone cutters use the adze and small hand tools to shape each stone. |
Pastor and the general contractor share the same name, Joseph Waweru. They dry lay a few stones to assure the correct length and height of each course of stone before the mortar decides. |