Hey guys, this is Greg again back blogging from Piedras. Right now I want to just reflect a little bit on this past week and get you caught up to the week we are in right now! First of all, I want to give a huge shout out to my dad, Bert Andia, for his blogging this past week. Dad, I truly have enjoyed reading what you have had to say and I can say that I loved working along side you this past week. I’m so glad you came back to Piedras to serve as the hand and feet of God.
I would also like to just re-itterate what he said about John Martin and Ashlee Demastus. They are both incredible young people and have done a great job in the shadow of Executive Director and founder of CPC, Dianne Davis. Like the starfish story states, it really does matter what we are doing today. That sort of smacked me in the face today as me and Pato (Mike Hutchinson) were driving in our CPC white truck back from the jobsite. First, a lady crossing the street in front of us made a point to wave, smile, and then yell “God bless you!” as loud as she could. This lady looked familiar, but I definitely did not know her. Then, just a little bit more down the road, one of the men selling newspapers on the side of the street also stopped by our window and said “Dios te bendiga” or, God bless you.
I know we always say how much this matters, but a lot of times you don’t see it. I saw it today and it truly touched my heart. It brings tears to my eyes now typing this how much we really do matter. I love this city and I do love the people here. I know the rest of the staff and all the groups feel the same way.
Anyways, we started a new construction week this week! 3 groups came in, one from Virginia, one from Texas/Tennessee, and John/Alex’s home church from Georgia. I’m working with the Kenbridge Baptist Church group from Virginia, a group I also worked with last year. I have had an absolute blast with them thus far. Their group is mainly made of youth, so that is an incredible blessing. I love seeing young people down here doing what the Lord has asked of them.
I’ll keep you all updated throughout the week. But I expect rain, rain, and more rain just like last week. Today it rained on and off pretty much all day. The cloud cover is a blessing, but after the rain, the humidity and bugs get pretty awful.
It’s going to be a great week and I can’t wait to get back to blogging!
