I Am Extreme!

About a year ago I was in a discussion with a couple people when the bomb was dropped. They told me that I am extreme. WHAT? ME? I did not take it as a compliment, and I am sure that they did not mean it as one. I will not go into the details of why it came up but the words, "you are so extreme" have been rolling around in my head on and off since.  Today, for the first time I have a sense of peace about it and even an excitement. So friends, I tell you with a smile on my face, the cat is out of the bag, I am extreme and great with it!

I read the definition and find that extreme is 1. beyond the ordinary or average 2. farthest from the center or middle. Some of the synonyms are words like greatest, highest; ultimate, extravagant, uncompromising. Wow! Wish I would have looked at it in this light a year ago.

Let me bare my heart and tell you you some things that I am extreme about....

I am extremely greatful when I think about the fact that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

I am extremely humbled that Jesus died on the cross for a sinner like me.

I am extremely in love with my husband/best friend and thankful for all that he does and for our marriage.

I am extremely in in awe of our wonderful kids. I am thankful that God has trusted us to raise them and teach them. I am extreme about their education and feel so blessed that I get to teach them again this coming year.

I am extremely picky about what our kids eat. Especially after dealing with the trials of what food can do for our behavior, learning, fitness, energy level and general health.

I am extremely blessed to have such amazing sisters, parents, and family.

I am extremely thankful for dear friends. There are some amazing people in our lives and I am great full for each and every one of them.

I am extreme black and white or uncompromising with things like faith and human life. The farthest from center or middle.

I have extremely high standards.

My heart is extremely compassionate for orphans and children in need.

When I reflect on this I am not sure that I am extreme enough in the areas of life that really matter for eternity. You see it is a complement to be passionate and unwavering about things that really matter.

Are you extreme?