Robert Reagan

Robert, Danny Reese and I

Robert Reagan is a missionary in Thailand. He works with his wife Jan, who he met there, and their two children Erika (15) and Branson (12). Robert found out a little over a week ago that he has tumors on his pancreas. If this is cancerous, this type of cancer is usually fatal. There have been thousands of people all over the world who have been praying for Robert - for peace for his family and for his total and complete healing.

Robert was a young single missionary sponsored by home church of Westover Hills in Austin. When I was in the 4th grade he came into our class during a VBS one summer to talk about being a missionary. He told us that could serve God as missionaries and didn't have to wait until we were "old enough" or when we knew more. He taught us a new verse to the song Sanctuary - it went like this "O Lord prepare me, to be a missionary, to tell others, about you, and teach your spirit, to those who'll hear it, missionary for you."

Robert has been in Thailand for at least 16 years. When he would come to the United States on furlough we would often go out to lunch or meet. He asked me several times to go to Chiang Mai for a summer internship but it was never able to happen.

When asked to name people who have been influential in my life and especially in my desire to be a missionary Robert Reagan is one of the first people that comes to my mind. Please continue to pray for Robert and his family. The Lord has done mighty things through him and he has a desire to do so much more in Thailand.

The link to a group with updates from Robert on facebook is: http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=27478428628

New Update!!

After typing this I received an email that yesterday's biopsy of one of Robert's tumors at the head of the pancreas show that it is NOT cancerous. He will have surgery Thursday to remove the larger tumor near the end of the pancreas and they will then preform further tests to determine if cancer is present in those cells. This is wonderful news since now the surgery is much more minor. Continue to pray that God gives Robert many many more years in Thailand to serve and reach others. He and his family are an incredible witness to God's power, mercy, healing and love.