"Myth-Busters"

In the secret life of Amanda Durbin -- there is perception and then there is reality. I am here to expose some myths believed about her - and give you a glimpse of her reality. If you are interested....you may read on.

1. Amanda is as organized in her home life as she is in the project she does for other people. If you believe this, then I have a bridge in Egypt to sell to you. I try to be organized, but with two preschoolers who in just entering a room can destroy all aspects of order and a husband who doesn't understand why we put our socks in the clothes basket rather than the crack of the sofa - and now a puppy who drags it's chew toys out of his "bed" all over the house following the kids -- some days I just give up after 4pm! Everything has a place, but not everything is ever in it -- tonight as I write this, sofa cushions are almost on the floor hanging off the sofa, Eric is itching and smothering himself with itch cream with his "stuff (he tends to nest everywhere he goes)" around him -- and the kids dumped out two plastic drawers of play kitchen stuffs out all over the foyer floor looking for a spatula (last night) and I haven't had time or energy to make them pick it up. This drives me insane...I thank God for Julie's Monday mornings every day!

2. Amanda is "all put together" - NOT! I fall apart every day just looking for a pair of pants that fit my ever growing hips! I am tired, emotional and irritated most of the time -- I just pray and ask the Lord to help me love -- without Him and his strength and grace -- I would be a mess!

3. Amanda is independent, self-motivated and self-reliant. hmmmmn. Co-dependent on my husband, procrastinator and proud to be more exact. All get in the way of making true and lasting friendships. My fear of failure keeps me from believing in myself without pep talks from my husband, keep me from starting projects in advance and then have learned to do my best work in a hurry -- and too proud to ask for help when I need it even from my Jesus! Ouch...how honest is that! Praise God that He already knows this and steps in when ever I need Him! (Now no one will ever ask for my help again eh?!)

OK.... that was hard enough. Don't ask for much more honesty than that tonight! See....FAR from Normal! Normal people are organized, put together, independent, self motivated and self reliant! right??

What a great message I heard this morning in Service. The Lord is good -- He is in control and knows what He is doing -- even when we don't. This week, I am praying that Christ Followers vote with a conviction and a call from our Lord. And pray, that no matter the outcome, that the Lord shows favor on this country we call the land of the free and home of the brave.