A Closer Look at the Rush Family

February 4, 2011 By Ryan Rush

Anybody who has read Walls knows that it tells at least three stories: The Berlin Wall, the people of Bannockburn (the wonderful church I pastor in Austin), and the Rush family. Since I finished the book, here’s an update on the Rushes:

Lana is still an awesome wife and mom! If you want to get the “real scoop” on our home life, you should check out her blog at alongcamethebird.com.

Ryley is a Junior in at a wonderful local Christian school.  I would tell you the name, but that wouldn’t be the best online security, would it?  She’s the starting center on the basketball team (a “double-double” machine), and quite passionate about missions – volunteering as the Missions Intern at our church.

Reagan is a Freshman at same wonderful unnamed school.  She has this incredible entrepreneurial gene, that I think she got from her grandfathers, that has helped her create a veritable online industry with her knitting hobby and knit pattern development.  You can learn more about Reagan’s knits at thefrecklegirl.com. Reagan also loves Jesus, and is an active member of the youth choir and all sorts of cool things at church and school (like the “Climbing Club!”).

Lily continues to make strides in her therapy.  She’s 4 and a half, and while she doesn’t yet speak, she has certainly improved her communication skills.  Let’s just say Lily has ways of getting what she wants!  Every night when I tuck her in bed, I pray that God will give her the ability to speak and be understood and hear and understand.  You would bless my socks off if you joined me in that prayer!

God has been faithful to the Rush family.

We continue to face our own Walls, even as we walk with others on this exciting journey.  Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  1. Rob
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    I am anticipating an awesome time with this study!

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