A Father's Blessing
"When Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, 'Who are these?' 'They are the sons God has given me here,' Joseph said to his father. Then Israel said, 'Bring them to me so that I may bless them.' Now Israel's eyes were failing because of his old age, and he could hardly see. So Joseph brought his sons close to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them. Israel said to Joseph, 'I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to see your children too.'" Genesis 48:8-11 Fresh off another one of my bratty little fits, my dad came into my room. I, of course, pretended not to be listening but I was. To the best of my recollection ... "Thomas Lee Wiles ... You know you're named after ... He ... " I caught myself asking him a question even though I was still trying to pout. He continued, "Yes, not only that but ... " When he was done, he left and I laid there ...