Comments on: Time is a Stubborn Thing

By: sklep jezdziecki

sklep jezdziecki — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:55:21 +0000

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By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:27:58 +0000

Beautifully said. Thanks.

By: Erin Kilmer

Erin Kilmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:29:42 +0000

Before my daughter’s birth I always said that I didn’t have regrets because all the things I did/or didn’t do made me who I was.

However, now that I have her…and 3 other kids have entered my life since (1 biological and 2 step kids) I seem to be haunted with regret. I regret saying this or not doing that. I regret being upset over something trivial or not kissing them *one more time* before I left the house.

I’ve come to realize that there will always be regret. The “what if’s” will always haunt me and the “possibilities” will perpetually plague me. However, when I lay my head down at night if I can say that I loved my Lord, my husband, and my babies…then I did His will and for that one moment…right before I sleep….Reassurance….trumps regret!

Thank you for writing this!! I appreciate every word. 3 minutes I will NEVER regret

By: amanda

amanda — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:35:24 +0000

Beautifully written …

By: misty

misty — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:32:53 +0000

Today is the 14th I am a few days late… However, I can honestly say that today I have no regrets. I spent the morning at home with my hubby, reading and napping while he was doing his lesson for the jail ministry.
I then went and had dinner with my awesome friends that I do jail minsitry with. Three of us were blessed by God to be able to bless one of the others with a gift that she wanted.
Now, I am home catching up on blog reading, going to cook dinner for husband and continue reading ‘Forgotten God’ by Francis Chan.
No regrets….today.

By: Cherith

Cherith — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:11:12 +0000

thank-you Sarah. I really needed this today. I needed the reminder of how precious and priceless time is.

By: Shellie (baylormum)

Shellie (baylormum) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:45:03 +0000

This made me think about the episode of ER where Dr Greene is trying to leave his daughter with some wise words. He told her: “Be generous. With your time. With your love. With your life”. It’s been 8 years since that episode and I don’t carry quotes with me, but this one has stuck.

In active addiction I did none of those things. All while my daughter was a teen. I was always “there”. I rarely missed a school event or sporting event. But, I was selfish. The generosity Dr Greene spoke of is all about selflessness. Time I can never get back.

I can argue endlessly with myself about regrets. I have them, but I wouldn’t be who I am without them. They are forever a part of me. But, I can choose whether I continue to let the past have power or not. Today? I choose not. I cannot go back. But, I can move forward and live the life God has given me for the Glory of Him and all the gifts He has to offer.

By: nikkie

nikkie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:35:49 +0000

hmmm…regrets? yes and no. i regret the dark place i allowed myself to go and the pain that ensued for everyone involved. never want to go back there. yet, in no way do i regret the amazing work of redemption that came from a God who is in the business of restoration. so i have regrets, but i’m thankful at the same time. bittersweet.

and my hair was way too big in 1991 to even consder going back there : ) but i get the picture! thanks sarah.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:27:40 +0000

I am spending my day doing all the things I do not want to do, but know that I will feel much better when they are done. Thanks for helping me to stay focus and enjoy the moment. We are not promised tomorrow.

By: Sarah Markley

Sarah Markley — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:36:22 +0000

i know all about “re-tucking”. =)