Water Walk

The average African walks 5 miles a day to collect water.

On World Water Day (last Monday), Nashvillians had the chance to walk in the shoes of our African brothers and sisters (in a very small way). Organized by the group Blood:Water Mission, we walked a mile carrying buckets of Cumberland River water, as many of them do every day, several times a day. We walked in reflective silence as we carried the water. Time to think about kids carrying these heavy buckets, being careful not to spill a drop. Time to feel the weight of the bucket increase over distance. Time to feel cramping begin in my fingers, then wrists, then shoulders, then knees. Time to think about the many uses of water I take for granted. Time to look into the bucket and see how dirty it was and to know this is the quality of water that many people use for bathing, cooking, drinking. Time to consider the value of one dollar....

Friends by the river, before the walk began:

Filling our buckets:

Eric and I are passionate about Africa, Africans, and this group's work.

Check it out: http://www.bloodwatermission.com.