Billy Coffey
Billy Coffey

Logan’s do-over

November 2, 2009  

 

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Halloween is a pretty big deal in these parts, which may or may not have something to do with the Hershey factory that is smack dab in the middle of town. And since I live fairly close to a pretty concentrated amount of people, you could say that the streets near my home are Candy Central.

I don’t complain, though. I like Halloween. Like seeing kids dressed up, like the scary movies, and like the candy (not necessarily in that order, mind you).

If there’s one thing that grates against me, though, it’s the stragglers. The hangers-on who refuse to bow to the time of night and the porchlight being off and knock on the door anyway. Usually the cut-off time is around 8:30, but there have been years when we’ve had kids who were still walking up the driveway an hour later.

I had a few stragglers this year, too. But none came as late as Logan, who sauntered to my door not Saturday night but Sunday afternoon.

To read the story, hop on over to katdish’s blog. I have to say he’s one trick-or-treater I’ll never forget, and one of the few who have given me a treat.

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  • http://bethinnc.blogspot.com/ Beth

    Sunday afternoon? Oh dear. I’ll have to hop over and see this.

  • http://forevrenevernalways1.blogspot.com Jill

    That could have been one of the greatest lessons Logan could ever learn – that tomorrow you get another chance! That the God of mercy is always ready to supply it every day and He just wants to bless us by His peace, joy, faithfulness, hope and love!

    Nothing like learning a valuable lesson from a child!

    Blessings,
    Jill

  • http://www.pridelandsmommy.blogspot.com *~Michelle~*

    Love this……perfect timing, not only for the specific date, but the specific time in my life.

  • http://rmabry.com Richard Mabry

    Billy,
    Glad I clicked over and read your reminder that do-overs sometimes occur. Your posts bless me.

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  • http://joyce-fromthissideofthepond.blogspot.com Joyce

    perfect timing with this one…enjoy your do-over, ahem, day today

  • http://godsheart-heart2heart.blogspot.com Kat

    Billy,

    I think we all have those days where like Logan, we just want to do it over!

    Love this heartwarming story and no telling what stories Logan will have to share of all the things he got, versus the candy the others did. I personally think he got the best!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

  • http://www.lynnrush.com Lynn Rush

    Great post, Billy. You’re right. Each day can be a new start. Nice!!

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  • http://lexiconluvr.blogspot.com L.T. Elliot

    What a wonderful thing that you were a hand in someone else’s do over. How many of us get that chance? You’re right about the frequency–just like you were right about waking up.

  • http://lorilundquist@blogspot.com Lori Lundquist

    FUNNY! Loved this story.

  • http://www.faithimagined.com/ Alisa Hope Wagner

    That was such a beautiful post!