Another day, another stretch of hours digging ditches and moving rock piles. It is amazing now much satisfaction there is in this work. Every shovelful offers visible, tangible progress. The group cheered as we busted through the final few feet of cement, completing the 100' stretch of ditch. More cheers and satisfaction as we uncovered the entire stretch of pipe. Then the pipe was cut out, and we began digging deeper down, up to 3 1/2 feet deep in places. This work is not yet done.....
We were pleased to have Bishop Monterroso join us today on the worksite - throwing the sledgehammer and digging ditches with us. He was there from start to finish, continually offering encouragement, cracking jokes, and digging, digging, digging! What a treat!
At last night's and tonight's devotions we marveled at how well our group works together. There is a grand rhythm to what we do. Just when you feel a bit fatigued, someone says "can I have a turn?" We swap from wheelbarrow to sledgehammer, shovel to pick axe, pushing a broom or simply sitting in the shade for a few minutes. While we each get a rest, the project itself never slows. Some cannot carry as much, so the lighter load in the wheelbarrow means a little break for those filling them up, which is just what is needed. The pick axe chops the hard dirt/cement while the shovel rests, and everyone stands back when the sledgehammer swings!
Our work here reminds me of what Paul said to the Ephesians "speaking the truth in wlove, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knitted together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.". Each of us is important and vital, and in working together, nothing is lacking.
We see progress, and we feel the movement of the Holy Spirit. I like it here.
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