Ever feel like you’re in the ‘tumble dryer’ of life?An assortment of items/circumstances/people/appointments and to-do’s seem to be flying about you - out of control and all ‘talking in your ear’ at the same time???  It’s as if you’re being tossed about like an old shoe in the dryer; at times upside-down, completely overwhelmed and without your mental and emotional equilibrium.  Every time you’re about to anchor yourself and find your balance so you can see straight, someone, something, anyone, everyone, at home and far away needs YOU.  The phone - any number of them - ring and ring and ring again with an immediate request. Stuff happens.  The bug guy rings the doorbell at that precise moment of insanity (Murphy’s Law because he only comes bi-monthly).  Someone is hungry, in pain, ticking you off, can’t find the envelopes, argues with their sibling, hubby needs attention, food or otherwise, and soon you’re thinking, “What is wrong with me?  Why can’t I get it together?  I am hopelessly disorganized.  This wouldn’t be happening to ______ she is so put-together…I should have said ‘no’!  Whu…why….they’re gonna find me in a heap in the corner, drooling…”

Yeah, me too.  OK, what do I do in such a time?

• Sometimes I cry-there’s nothing like a good cry.  Some days I can find tears at every turn.  Other days I wish I could. 
• Sometimes I give everyone clear, simple instructions with a sober, calm threat and fly out the door to literally ‘run away from my problems’ (without my cell phone)!  Exercise really helps me emotionally…
• I remind myself that those who want to change the world and have an impact will not live lives of ease and comfort.
• I remind myself that mothering is the highest call for a mother - and actively mothering creates a very complex life at times, no matter how hard you try to keep it simple. 
• I remind myself that I am a revolutionary and there is a price to pay to have an impact.
• I remind myself that the devil hates me, hates my family, hates my marriage and is always on the prowl to discourage me from living this life I’m determined to live.
• Usually it’s always a good time to get alone with God.  Read His Word and find Him again.  He is Peace and He is Comfort.  It seems like work to find Him in such times, so many other voices are calling, but it’s always the right place to go when you feel you’re sinking in a very deep hole without oxygen - in His presence.  Everything looks different when I connect with the living God. 
• I hope you find Him today in a very real way! 

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