"You are organized in your head. You are not materially organized, beyond what you need to do in order to deliver what you need. You are mentally organized."
He knows me well. I can be organized when I need to be. I grew up in a very successful household. I'm sure you could have substituted our last name for "has it together". Mom "has it together" worked very long hours creating things that most people can only dream about. Dad "has it together" was hardly ever home, because he was working 2-3 jobs, revolving around the law. The "has it together" family was extremely active in church. The "have it together" kids made straight A's and excelled at all their extracurricular activities. The family entertained often and well. The "has it together" family was known for having the best parties around! We were usually known as the ones smiling in the pictures exactly when the unsuspecting camera clicks.
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| you can't take the "pose" out of the girl, even when husband is unprepared |
It's no surprise that I still have some of that in me. Some. This "has it together" sister has enjoyed letting things go... all over the world! There are more important things in life. I do what I need to do to get things done. In my personal life, however, you will always find numerous crumpled up papers, clothes on closet floors, and medical records shoved into cabinets with margarita glasses. My husband calls it "cluttered". I will just say, "I'm a mess."
For some reason, people tend to think the opposite of me. They think I'm organized and on top of things. I guess I have to be WHEN I have to be. If others are depending on me, I'm your gal! I'm the best employee you'll ever have. I am an incredible research specialist for a son who has particular neurological needs because I'll do what I need to do and go over and beyond to make sure that he has every opportunity I can give him. Make no mistake; I don't enjoy having it together. It's tedious!
This orphan hosting process has shown me how much I don't have together. My house is beyond unorganized. The notes from that training are jumbled and scribbled, reflecting what my brain feels like. I found out that I have to write and turn in a weekly report to the agency. It cannot be late. I also have to call the kids' chaperone weekly, as well as their foster parents in Eastern Europe each Monday. We were told to limit the kids' calls to around 30 minutes. This paperwork and calls are required by the government. This means you get in serious trouble if you do not comply.
My summer vacation just added some more rules and paperwork to it! Ask my husband how much I like paperwork. I'm sure he'll also let you know how much I like rules during designated fun time. A "normal" gal might not bat an eye at this. It's probably no big deal. However, the training also mentioned that these orphans tend to walk off or get lost in crowds. Making dog tags or an information bracelet was suggested.
You mean, I have to keep up with non-English speaking children, who tend to run away, as well as paperwork and phone calls?
This "does not have it together" gal needs some prayers!
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ Luke 14:28-30
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