It was a tremendous honor to be asked by my father to write the preface forthis book. This is a sentiment that I am not expressing

lightly. After reading it for the first time several weeks before, I can truly say that I experienced a sense of new-found respect and

admiration for this man. I was simultaneously surprised, excited, and deeply moved by all that he wrote. I was greatly inspired by his

example—particularly his diligence, discipline, and perseverance.

These were virtues that were absolutely necessary for him to complete this modest yet meaningful piece of work. They were also the

same virtues that enabled him to achieve everything that he has accomplished in both his personal life and professional life. I found this

book unusually revealing for a man whom I have always known to be rather private when it came to his personal life. So much of what

you will read in these next several pages I learned rather shortly before beginning to write this preface.

What I have always known about my father is he is a very spiritual individual, an extremely hard-working man, a person who cares

deeply about others—especially his family—and a man who adores his mother so much that he dedicated his life to serving others,

especially the less fortunate, in honor of her memory. That love between a mother and child has proven indestructible and has influenced

a generation, manifesting itself indelibly in the form of a home: “The Adelaide and Frances Home for the Aged” and a non-profit

organization: “The Friends of the Elderly.” That love between a mother and her son has spanned more than

seven decades, persisting in spite of human mortality. It has endured to bring joy, peace, and dignity to the lives

of numerous impoverished and elderly men and women throughout the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. As a

scientist in my professional life, I have come to realize there will always be more things in this universe that I do

not understand than I will ever in a lifetime understand. I often ponder on societal issues and reflect frequently

on the problems we constantly have to face as a nation and as part of the global community. It is true that in our

communities we will always have violence, hatred, and prejudice. It would be naïve to believe otherwise.

When our senses are bombarded by such circumstances, we quickly lose our ability to perceive the good that is occurring otherwise

around us. When I become depressed by the current state of the world, all I have to do is think about my father and the work he is

doing. I think about the dear residents of the Home, whose eyes twinkle when he comes around and who laugh heartily because they

know he cares about them and would do anything to make them feel happy, content, and safe. My father is not one who simply just

believes in talking about grand ideas.

He acts on his ideas because he believes in them and because he believes they are inspired by God. Some people are motivated by the

desire for affluence and fame. Others are motivated to perpetuate goodwill because this is God’s wish. Augustus Justin’s life is one

pervaded by God’s presence and for those who know him personally— his family, friends, co-workers, employees—as I have said before,

we are fully aware of his deep spirituality, his faith, and his close personal relationship with God.

This book was borne in the heart of my father, Augustus Edwin Justin, out of love. I spoke previously about the tremendous love he

shared with his mother and how it dramatically influenced almost every aspect of his life.

Baby Gusandra was born out of the love between Andre Justin and his wife Jeom. When tragedy seemingly struck, a grandfather’s faith

and great love for his first-born son pulled an entire family through a very difficult and trying time. It was perhaps the greatest challenge

of their lives. The experience turned into a reflection on life, love, hope, and the spiritual journeys of a man who believed that, with God,

nothing is impossible—that with God all things are possible. Life is full of beauty and miracles.

By Gusphyl Antonio Justin, PhD.