tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post2977144414156645125..comments2023-12-22T04:08:47.995-06:00Comments on Hey look, a chicken!: Monsters (by Billy Coffey)katdishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210738418270395622noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-53808670406262914112009-09-14T21:53:02.974-05:002009-09-14T21:53:02.974-05:00For my Jeffrey, it's mirrors. That's where...For my Jeffrey, it's mirrors. That's where the monster is. For example, he can stay upstairs playing Wii by himself, no problem; but when it's shower time, mom must sit outside the door for moral support. When I point out this contradiction, he tells me how creepy the mirror is.<br /><br />I have the same problem, I tell him. I don't like what looks at me out of there either!<br /><br />Seriously, this too shall pass. And I'm with you. Hugs go a long way to avoid therapy in the future.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-83412242358625925072009-09-14T21:18:30.449-05:002009-09-14T21:18:30.449-05:00It's funny; I was never afraid of monsters unt...It's funny; I was never afraid of monsters until I heard on TV that other kids were. Then I started imagining them under my bed. I'd turn off the light, run, and jump as fast as I could under my covers. <br /><br />Because, you know, monsters couldn't get you if you were under the covers. But watch those feet... keep 'em tucked.<br /><br />...<br /><br />I think this was a beautiful and relevant story. There are real monsters all around us, but we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-27429589141346553222009-09-14T21:03:25.800-05:002009-09-14T21:03:25.800-05:00I never really believed there were monsters, but a...I never really believed there were monsters, but always used them as an excuse for that extra bit of lovin' from my dad. Now I know they really do exist, and even at my ripe old age, I'd love to have him hold me and calm my fears. I didn't necessarily want the monsters to go away - I just wanted to make sure Dad was there. I miss him.Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906584712170733253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-21226339974631627522009-09-14T20:38:54.182-05:002009-09-14T20:38:54.182-05:00What a neat daddy! I'm so sure your wife looks...What a neat daddy! I'm so sure your wife looks in on you interacting with the kids and whispers a prayer of thanks.<br /><br />Thank you, Billy!Tina Dee Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491376885224928968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-50134461954618441412009-09-14T20:27:56.568-05:002009-09-14T20:27:56.568-05:00I used to have nightmares and believed that there ...I used to have nightmares and believed that there were monsters in my bedroom. I sympathize with your son!<br /><br />I wish that getting rid of the monsters in this world was as easy as it was for my dad to get rid of the monsters in my room.<br /><br />Praying for peaceful rest for your son.Beth E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04996230415386423039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-11269869216072799672009-09-14T20:08:54.701-05:002009-09-14T20:08:54.701-05:00"he will be raised to fight them."
Kid..."he will be raised to fight them." <br /><br />Kids need the truth. You're an amazing REALLY amazing Dad! <br /><br />Another great post, Billy. Thank you.Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-43530494570098715852009-09-14T19:44:10.354-05:002009-09-14T19:44:10.354-05:00Brilliant.Brilliant.Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934656581948719407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-90175032810611717852009-09-14T19:28:16.090-05:002009-09-14T19:28:16.090-05:00Amazingly compelling and engaging. And SO true. Wo...Amazingly compelling and engaging. And SO true. Wow.Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-26006392289378087692009-09-14T16:34:10.664-05:002009-09-14T16:34:10.664-05:00Please to to my post of 9/10. You just now expand...Please to to my post of 9/10. You just now expanded on my writing. Yes there are monsters in this world, real and imiginary. When I was little, having my dauchund Cid in bed always chased the "monsters" away. After all, who was going to get me when my dog was protecting me!Sea Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709471819950395985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-13327249525452075172009-09-14T16:18:12.061-05:002009-09-14T16:18:12.061-05:00You're a great daddy, Billy. Sounds like you ...You're a great daddy, Billy. Sounds like you had a great daddy, yourself. <br /><br />Now, you're passing on some daddy wisdom over to little Billy -- one day, it will be passed down to his little ones.<br /><br />TJ has been having a string of nightmares too. It's hard.<br /><br />The real monsters later are gonna be harder to help our kids get through. That's for sure. (sigh)<br /><br />Me? I was afraid of the "ghosts" dancing on my walls. I didn't know until older that it was the reflections of car lights driving by in the street in the back of our house.FaithBarista Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407334250303019409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-57456205148432677722009-09-14T15:54:19.156-05:002009-09-14T15:54:19.156-05:00You are right. Monsters are very real and it is mo...You are right. Monsters are very real and it is more important for us to learn how to fight them than to learn not to fear them.Chris Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205884840353532195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-86103465988579650512009-09-14T15:19:39.772-05:002009-09-14T15:19:39.772-05:00When I told my children, and more recently grandch...When I told my children, and more recently grandchildren, that I also had the same fears when I was little, it seemed to be comforting to them that I survived and got to be this OLD!! Hugs and kisses sure help!!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-17128902866767588482009-09-14T13:39:40.928-05:002009-09-14T13:39:40.928-05:00great postgreat postMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218349188104332410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-43727306638166437162009-09-14T13:06:27.707-05:002009-09-14T13:06:27.707-05:00Your children are truly blessed, Billy. Another a...Your children are truly blessed, Billy. Another awesome post...thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-90579894337060084692009-09-14T12:44:49.890-05:002009-09-14T12:44:49.890-05:00You speak the truth sir.
Totally off the true su...You speak the truth sir. <br /><br />Totally off the true subject, but I thought monsters were trying to make the kids laugh now? I love that movie.jasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420776820764592085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-68950486902388137142009-09-14T11:47:00.056-05:002009-09-14T11:47:00.056-05:00The truth, even at his age, is better. Like me, my...The truth, even at his age, is better. Like me, my son will believe in monsters. And like me, he will be raised to fight them.<br /><br />And the Truth shall set you free. Fight on Mr Coffey and little knight. <br /><br />Billy, such wisdom. Thank you for sharing.Doug Spurlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825232706173567935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-59312968343206458302009-09-14T09:13:00.957-05:002009-09-14T09:13:00.957-05:00In our house it's always "bad dreams,&quo...In our house it's always "bad dreams," not monsters. And as long as they drag their pillow and sheets to Mommy and Daddy's room and pass out on the floor, they're fine. Something about the tangible proximity and protection of Mom and Dad that keep the bad stuff away...but I have to give credit to my kids for being brave enough to creep out of the bed, out of the room and not even wake up mom and dad sometimes! I think they're going to deal with their monsters very well someday.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573016840618175525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-14677552657176107732009-09-14T08:16:32.666-05:002009-09-14T08:16:32.666-05:00Awesome as usual!
I am going through this right n...Awesome as usual!<br /><br />I am going through this right now with my 4 year old son--now I feel almost wrong for trying to convince him there are no monsters :).<br /><br />Luckily lots of cuddles in the middle of night do the trick for now.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299674277332549914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-39867848340196628672009-09-14T08:07:11.890-05:002009-09-14T08:07:11.890-05:00Being afraid of monsters at a young age can be ver...Being afraid of monsters at a young age can be very frightening, so I pray that your son will be fearful no more. With you by his side, I'm certain that will give him the courage to overcome ANYTHING that tries to stand in his way!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114076859455081016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-33763276790596213502009-09-14T07:56:38.262-05:002009-09-14T07:56:38.262-05:00I think you are right. I also think that he might...I think you are right. I also think that he might feel even worse if he thought he wasn't being taken seriously, that his fears weren't "real". God bless you both.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070555200892952455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-59165202226443118492009-09-14T06:17:20.930-05:002009-09-14T06:17:20.930-05:00I hate that there are monsters in the world but I ...I hate that there are monsters in the world but I agree...best to learn how to 'fight' them. Another great story. I think I write that every time I comment.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-24467178602194568522009-09-14T04:32:45.702-05:002009-09-14T04:32:45.702-05:00I think it was Stephen King who said, "There ...I think it was Stephen King who said, "There is no monster under my bed, and if I keep my feet under the covers, it won't get me".John Cowarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105166273383950695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-73876377564050644272009-09-14T02:49:40.758-05:002009-09-14T02:49:40.758-05:00May the Lord protect your precious little boy ever...May the Lord protect your precious little boy every hour of the day and night, so that he does not face monsters.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-47067335623126234002009-09-14T02:20:03.797-05:002009-09-14T02:20:03.797-05:00And now I'm going to have nightmares after see...And now I'm going to have nightmares after seeing that picture. Thanks!<br /><br />My brother used to give his son a spray bottle with water and liquid airfreshener in it to spray around in the air when the monsters came out, because they were afraid of the smell.Shark Baithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409352595912571443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-83917520000339569412009-09-14T01:46:34.087-05:002009-09-14T01:46:34.087-05:00Your children are truly blessed to have you as the...Your children are truly blessed to have you as their dad.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com