Comments on: Friday Fiction – A Novel Perspective

By: Sara Harricharan

Sara Harricharan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:09:54 +0000

I think I remember this one. It was fun-and it does make you think about what you should be thankful for. A great reminder on this 4th!

By: Peter Stone

Peter Stone — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:02:09 +0000

Great story, Shirley, loved the comparisons of the two time periods, and a great message at the end. Gratefulness or griping – we do have a choice.

God bless

By: Karlene

Karlene — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:40:07 +0000

I can relate to hearing direction, correction or encouragement from God through a novel. It’s happened. HE uses whatever HE wants, doesn’t HE?

By: Stina Rose

Stina Rose — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:16 +0000

Wow! I know exactly how she is feeling…moving away from family is so hard. My mom called me this week with news that my grandmother is in the hospital, and here I am in Canada, not able to go and see her (I lived with grandma before I got married). Praise God that there are phones…or who knows how long it would have taken word to get to me about my grandmother. Wonderful lesson in this story. Thank you for sharing this!

By: Lynda Schultz

Lynda Schultz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:19:50 +0000

Looking back helps us gain perspective. God didn’t give us memories for nothing (or good books either!).

By: Sherri Ward

Sherri Ward — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:50 +0000

To think I grumble about how far away my kids and grandkids live – and yet it really isn’t that far at all. Thanks for the reminder to be thankful!

By: Yvonne Blake

Yvonne Blake — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:20:35 +0000

Why are we like that? Why do we always wish for more, instead of being content with what God has blessed us with? Thanks for the reminder.

By: Joanne Sher

Joanne Sher — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:40:27 +0000

Oh, I LOVE this comparison, and the characterization of ALL the folks. Good stuff, Shirley!

By: Patty Wysong

Patty Wysong — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:02:00 +0000

Now I need a tissue!
We have it soooo good with all our technology! SO GOOD!!
Thanks for hosting, Shirley!
Hugs!

By: Hoomi

Hoomi — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:03:58 +0000

Nice parallel between the modern portion of the story, and the historical fiction she’s reading. Good reminder, too, that technology is itself a wonderful gift from God.