Article February 1, 2010 Issue

YOUR STORIES in these times

an occasional feature where readers share special insights gained through their prayer on current topics

with contributions from Judy Atwood, Terry Sheets, Heather Libbe, Sue Holzberlein, Joe Smuin

In my job as a children's librarian I read many, many books. I'm always amazed at the messages found in books for kids that have a deeper meaning for adults.

The other day I came across a delightful illustrated book: Someday Is Not A Day of the Week, by Denise Brennan Nelson (Sleeping Bear Press, 2005). It is the story of a happy, playful young beaver, Max, who is eager to share his activities and special things with his family—Mom, Dad, and Grandpa. Each time he asks one of them if they can do something, like go to the fair, go fishing, or build a fort with him, he is repeatedly told by the adults, "Someday, but not today." In a very imaginative way, Max discovers that Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are all days of the week, and there is no room for "Someday." In fact, "Someday" isn't even a real day!

It got me thinking about how often we catch ourselves saying, "Someday I'll do, or have, this or that." "Someday I'll have the right spiritual understanding." "Someday I'll give a testimony in church." "Someday my prince or princess will come." "Someday I'll be healed."

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