Comments on: An Extra Day

By: Meredith

Meredith — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:01:59 +0000

Thank you, Nancy- for taking the time to write. As I sat, wondering what I have been doing, and second-guessing the way I have spent my time, I have been convicted yet again. The Lord led me here today and has given my thoughts direction. I thank the Lord for you and using you for his glory.

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:20:56 +0000

Wow. Thank God everyone is alright.

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:57:46 +0000

well, first of all,thanks for sharing the story of jemima’s happy escape, and yes i do believe in guardian angels!

secondly, i have been mightily convicted of late in the matter of time stewardship. it seems God gives me so much, so many wonderful ideas about how to spend my time- things to invest my and my children’s lives in… but then i instead fritter that time away in pursuits that are sooo much less worthy. it makes me sad. and i wish i could be as productive and “complete” a i think He intended me to be. if you have a second and the Lord brings me to mind… would you mind shooting up a quick prayer for me in this regard?

thanks so much… and give that chile with the band-aided-arm a ((hug)) from me:-)

By: Nancy Ann

Nancy Ann — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:11:42 +0000

Ruth Ann,
Glad you asked. What I was saying is that God seems to enjoy throwing us the curve ball, being unpredictable in a good way. He gives us twelve months, but they are different lengths; and every four years He throws in a another day for good measure. Sometimes we have a mild winter, sometimes a hard one; some years spring is early, and other years late. He does not confine Himself to the neat, tidy box. That’s all I meant. And when we try to be the super-organized, keep everything exactly “so,” we are not always imitating our perfect Heavenly Father who delights in the surprise.

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:39:00 +0000

I was on my way out this weekend to get head-board mounted reading lights for my 3 sons newly painted and spiffed up bedroom . After reading your post, I’ve decided to get them all wall mounted lights. Thanks for that!
I’m glad your babies are all safe!
Now they have one of those big stories to tell of how well they were all protected.

By: Rayia

Rayia — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:49:55 +0000

Thank you!

By: ladyrita

ladyrita — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:05:08 +0000

Each day is a bonus day indeed. Little ones are very much proof that we live only because angels protect us through God’s will. Every day little things happen, the TV doesn’t fall, the child gets caught a moment before falling, the car stays safely on the road. Life in denial of God would be panic-inducing indeed.

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:39:54 +0000

Praise God for his protection of Jemma and company! (Is it Jemma, Jemima, or both?)

Leap Day always makes me think of the paradox song from the comic operetta “The Pirates of Penzance” by Gilbert & Sullivan. I’ve got a YouTube clip of the song posted at my bloghere.

By: Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:02:08 +0000

Thank you, Heavenly Father! He is indeed good and gracious!

I don’t think I would say that ‘He messes with us.’ I’m not sure what you meant by that - but that statement brings very negative connotations to my mind. Someone who ‘messes with me’ is changeable and therefore not dependable. I equate that phrase with teasing and taunting.

Feeling like I know you from your writing - I am confident that you meant to convey something entirely different. What does that phrase mean to you?

By: Krista G.

Krista G. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:47:39 +0000

My favorite Chesterton quote shows that he agreed with you, Nancy (as do I):

Here dies another day
During which I have had eyes, ears, hands
And the great world around me;
And with tomorrow begins another.
Why am I allowed two?

- G.K. Chesterton

Many blessings to you in return ~ and Merry Leap Day! =)