Saying good-bye is never easy!

Today was my last day of work at New York City Relief. It started like any typical Wednesday with prayer and worship in the morning, lunch, and then meetings. About 1:30 when our team meeting was supposed to start, they said they need my help unloading some things. What do I find? They all got me an ice cream cake! It was very difficult for me to leave today. I have grown personally, and met so many people that have played a very important role in that growth. NYCR will always have a special place in my heart! I want to thank everyone at NYCR for welcoming me into their family, and accepting me not inspite of my flaws but because of them! I am spending my last day in the city hanging out at the Today Show and Central Park reflecting on my time here. I fly home on Friday, have graduation on Saturday, and speak for the youth at Wabash Friends Church on Sunday. I am having an pot luck open house on May 4 from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at White's Lodge. You can R.S.V.P. at kathy.gibson@whitesrfs.org. I also wanted to thank everyone at home for your prayers and support that has allowed me to have an experience of a life time!

God Bless,

Andy

A pick-up game of ball in Manhattan!

Today was one of the most fun days I have ever had on the bus. Since I had gotten here in February I wanted to play a pick up game of basketball, but it just hadn't been nice enough out for that to happen. Today turned out to be that day. I had shot baskets with a guy named Dee Dee once before, but there more people today. We played 4 on 4, and they played with some weird rules! It was funny to listen to the trash talk, and the guy I gaurded was nicknamed Tree. He was about 6'6" 260 lbs, and was a really nice guy. We only got to play one game because we were all out of shape, but afterwards I got to hang out. It was a great way to really get "in" and be able to talk and establish a relationship.

I am leaving for Washington DC tomorrow morning. My roomate and I are going for two days to see as many sights as possible. I would like for everyone to keep us in your prayers as we travel.

God Bless,

Andy

And your host....David Letterman!

Thus far on my blog I have told some stories about my experiences on the relief bus, but I thought it was time I fill you in on a fun story. I applied for tickets to The Late Show with David Letterman in January. The tickets are free and you are chosen on the lottery system. Two weeks ago I recieved a phone call from Keith with The Late Show, and going into it I knew I had to answer a trivia question if called. I was really nervous that I would get this call, and not know the answer to the question, but I did! So this last Monday afternoon my roommate Eric and I went to a taping of The Late Show with David Letterman. The whole process of getting in was really crazy. We sat in the balcony of the Ed Sullivan Theater,and everything there was alot smaller than it appears on TV. Dave talked to the audience for only a minute or two before the show started, but it was a really cool experience. I will also tell you that it was alot funnier in person than on tv. So if you are ever in NYC make sure you try to get tickets to the Late Show it is well worth your time!