A FATHER'S LOVE

“Many believe that the Supernatural to be curious, extraordinary, a fantasy.

But to the awakened life the encounter with Spirit, Mystery, the Unexpected

is considered a common experience.”

robert r. lackney, chaplain

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Mc Dowell House Benediction: “A FATHER’S LOVE”

Our farmhouse sits on a hill 3 miles outside of the village of Byesville, Ohio, and became my summer playground as a child.

One of my earliest memories, I must have been 3 or 4 years of age, was waking-up in a small dark room. A bright white light glowed in the crack between the closed door and the floor. I heard ‘mumbled’ voices in the distance as they flowed with the rhythm of footsteps.

I still hear the echo of my Father’s voice, “Robert! Are you awake? Its time to get up!”

Then door opened, my dad reached into the crib and picked me up. He looked into my eyes and smiled, kissed me on the cheek then lifting me on his shoulder he walked and I flew into my grandmother’s kitchen.

There in the early morning light, was my grandfather, Michael, with his white “stubby” beard sitting by the wood stove. Uncle John, elbows onthe table sipping his tea. My uncles Alvin, George, Bill reassuring me everything was okay their hand waving and songs of hellos.
The rest our “farm” of aunts, cats, and dogs were sprinkled throughout the "toasty" room.

My father, Andrew held me high above his head and in a gentle voice said,
“ Meet Robert! My son! The youngest member of the family!”
Well! In that moment, I felt as if everyone in that room loved me to pieces.

Even now after more than 60 years, as I look back on the farmhouse scene- it was a very special moment. I had heard the voice of my father full of love for his son: A Father’s Hope

It seems to me it took a long time for me to grow and become the man that my father wanted me to be. But, as I grew older and heard the voice of my father it was always a blessing for my life’s journey. My father’s blessing gave me the power to create a dream and the courage to fulfill it.
robert r. lackney, chaplain

CURIOSITY: My father talked and planted a wonderful dream into me.