Just the Beginning

My brain is always full of things to say, but I don't always say them.  Why?  It depends really.  Sometimes I think what's in my brain would sound stupid if it came out of my mouth.  Other times I realize that just because I'm thinking it doesn't mean that it should come out of my mouth.  Sometimes it's because I have no one to tell or no real outlet for that thought.  And, if I were completely honest, I would admit that I feel like maybe God is trying to speak through me and I am too busy arguing MY point about being stupid or irrelevant to actually obey Him.

That is where this blog comes in.  This is my outlet.  This is where I will lay it all on the line and get real with some things.  I'm still a tad bit apprehensive.  I mean, this is all about ME and MY thoughts and MY experiences.  Who's gonna care?  Maybe no one.  Maybe someone.  Definitely not everyone.  If I've already lost you and you're saying "I don't care!!", then you have my apologies and you are excused from reading any further in my blog space.  Ever.  No really... don't humor me... don't read anymore.  It will prevent you and I from experiencing undo frustration.  =D

You may be wondering about the title of my blog.  Misty's Brain Drain.  My husband came up with that.  I told him I was going to start a blog and that I was trying to come up with a title for it.  I stated that I had thought of  "Misty Unleashed", "Inside My Head", "Deep Thoughts by Misty" or "All Kinds Of Stuff".   I was still seriously considering "Misty Unleashed", but I was afraid it would sound a little too doggy... and with a name like Misty, I have been compared to people's pets my entire life.  I wasn't completely sold on that title.  Sam, my hubby of almost 11 years, said "Misty's Brain Drain".  I laughed and then thought that it fit perfectly with what I was planning on doing.  This was my outlet to drain the stuff in my brain.  A title was born.  Thanks Sam!

Just so you are prepared for what's to come, I feel like I should warn/prepare you.  I am very open with my life and my feelings.  Of course there are those things in my life that I will keep private.  Believe me, there are things you would THANK me to keep private.  =)
I will not be crude, gross, nasty, vulgar or disrespectful.  I will in no way, shape or form, EVER say anything on here that will compromise my beliefs.  First and foremost, I am a daughter of God... saved by Jesus Christ through His grace and mercy and I am His disciple.  In everything I do and say, I will try my best to honor Him and never cause Him shame because I love my Savior.  After that, I am a wife and mother.  I will never say anything on here that would bring my family shame either because I love my family.
All of that said, I am still a real human being with (sometimes) messed up thoughts and feelings.  I am discovering new things about myself and my loved ones everyday.  Sometimes they are things full of joy and wonder.  Other days I want to just hide away from it all.  I feel angry, sad, hurt, disappointed, lonely and scared.  I also feel full of joy, peace, gratitude, love and hope.  The really confusing times are when I feel several of these things at once.
 
This is what my blog will be about.

I hope to listen to what God is saying to me.  I hope someone gets something out of my ramblings.  I pray that God will use my words for His purpose.

Until next time,
Misty