Author: happygomisty

I have never been normal! I was born the middle of three girls in a southern family in Texas. My older sister graduated as the valedictorian of her class. My younger sister read Shakespeare by the age of eight. Me? I got sent home from school with a note from my principal. Apparently, it's frowned upon when you slide your legs into your coat sleeves and walk around the classroom during state testing. But who could have possibly known that at that exact moment I was actually an astronaut exploring a new planet in my trusty NASA suit. I must confess that my A.D.D. has, by far, gotten me into more trouble than anything else, but it has also been one of the greatest blessings that God has ever given me. I know that right about now you are rolling your eyes. How, you're questioning, right? Well, herein lies my answer: My mind has created some of the most fantastical stories out of the most everyday random objects: a fork with ketchup stuck to it has become a pirate's sword with it's victim's blood as the remnant to tell the tale, a curtain wiggled by the a/c has become a sail whipping against the mast erected on a pile of floating debris carrying me to an abandoned island after an insurmountable shipwreck. I guess I've always been a writer at heart, but it wasn't until my own children glued in wonder to my tales that I realized this A.D.D. struggle is actually a gift from God. Maybe there are others out that that would love to just be able to escape in their minds with me. So, here's my blog! Come and join me in the drive, the ride, the cruise, the terror, the adventure, the romance. Come and join me in my escape of Misty's Adventures in Wanderland. (Misty is a full-time wife to Mr. Brown Eyes, the love of her life, and mom to three of the coolest kids ever. She is a writer, an ordained minister, and the co-founder of missionjosiah.org. She LOVES Jesus, and she dedicates her life to serving Him because He came to her rescue when she felt she wasn't worth saving. Now, her life's goal is to teach everyone about Him, so they can experience the joy, hope, and freedom--the new life He brings.)

Penguin Boldness

Last night, while watching National Geographic, which I only do if my dad already has it on the television when I arrive 😂, I watched an episode with six penguins who stumbled upon a beach filled with sea lion after sea lion. They were literally laying side by side, like Tex-Mex enchiladas on a plate. […]

The Superhero Game Surprise

God is continually involved in our lives and always speaking to us. Are we listening?

Hopes and Dreams

What if God called you to do something so outside of your comfort zone you claimed it wasn’t God’s will? What if you even said, “I don’t want to do that”? What if God then gave you over to your own will and allowed you to find your own path? What do you think it […]

Oh No!

I read. I write. I speak. Always have. Lord willing, always will. My brain loves to learn, process, and help others. I learn by reading pretty much everything I can get my hands on, process through journaling, and then I help others by sharing what I’ve learned along the way. I read to continually learn […]

Embarrassing Truth 🤣

Thump, bump, BOOM!”Aaaaaaa! It bit me!!!”Just then the light shot on and blinded me. My eyes squinted shut, and my husband stared down at me and chuckled. “Are you okay?””Something bit me on the foot!”My husband reached down and apprehended the culprit.”A LEGO! Are you kidding me?” I was TICKED. How could my own son […]

Are We Watching?

This morning, as I read Matthew 25, I recalled a funny story about this chapter when I was a child. I had a misunderstanding of what this verse meant: “‘So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return….’” Matthew 25:13 NLT If you read the story […]

The Christmas Clean-Up

This morning during my Bible and prayer time, I was captivated by the pretty Christmas lights. I stared at the nativity scene realizing how clean and presentable we’ve made the Christmas story. I mean, who wants animal manure in the middle of the pretty Christmas story? Yuck!!! It’s almost like we had to do the […]

The Rules of Salvation

I have a problem with rules. Maybe not intentionally, but my A.D.D. often causes me to be so in to doing one thing that I forget about the rules of something else. Now, this next confession may get me into trouble with my sister, but I’m willing to sacrifice that to get this message across, […]

When No One Watches

I jolted from my peaceful slumber. A bright light blinded me. “What’s going on?” I puffed deep breaths, as my brain tried to recalibrate. “Mommy, look at my eyes.” I heard Logan’s little voice pierce through the darkness of my room and the blinding light of my phone that he held in my face. Obviously, […]

The Unspeakable Bomb

I was born with pasty white skin. It was nearly transparent. You could see veins and arteries clearly through my skin, but honestly, I never even noticed it. I was a young kid. I was innocent. I loved to play and dance. I sang to the top of my lungs every Disney song within my […]