Joy From Kids

8 November 2002

James Lileks:

Theres nothing like the sound of your daughter giggling and laughing as you race her for the ball; its the sound of delight without reservation, innocence undampened, pure joy in the moment.

Indeed – even when they’re 18, 20 and 22 and they can outrun you!

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With Our Oldest Daughter

27 October 2002

working on a 7-month internship at a church in Australia, we’re concerned every day for her safety and happiness. When she was 2 it was true. When she left for school it was true. When she left for college it was true.

Jonathon makes it clear that Australia can be a dangerous place. Now we have this. I prayed for the ’little girl’ who’d squeal ’hey Daddy’ each time she answered my phone calls. I still pray for her many times each day.

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