Reilly-ism ~ March 2007
Tonight, Dad and the kids were all in the room praying before it was time to go to sleep. Our LifeTeam (small group that meets in our home) is currently praying for the country of Taiwan. So, we started talking all about Taiwan, missions, and our good buddy Mark Lehman on mission there. The kids were really getting into prayers for Taiwan and Dad was so proud.
In those moments, a parent can experience some of the most special insights into a child’s life — or some of the most bizarre. Dad thought that this prayer time would be one of those most special and insightful times … oh, sul contrario…
“Dad -”
“Ya buddy.”
“One day I’m going to be a dad too, right?”
“Yup, I’m sure the Lord will let you be a daddy someday too.”
“And I can have a kid?”
“You bet, even more than one if you promise me that you’ll all live at your own house…”
“I can have a boy-kid?”
“Yes, if that’s what Jesus gives you.”
“But I can’t name him Wicked can I? Or how about Han Solo?” . . .
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Hi Brother Rob,
I don’t know if you remember me–but I somehow came by your website when I started out on Sharperiron. What a blessing to see God work in Italy through your ministry. I remember you from either Camp Ironwood-I counseled there back in the 80’s or maybe when I taught Christian School in California—I knew your dad when he was principle at both Esondido and Tri-City. I remember you as like a junior higher or maybe a 9th grader. But when I think of you back in those days–it makes me smile–because I remember you being just a fun, happy kid. I am a pastor in Bullhead City, Arizona–as well I teach public school to pay the bills. It is good to hear what God is doing in your life. I know Italy is a need land. God bless
Comment by Pastor Craig Evins — 3/30/2007 @ 4:46 am