A Month in the Life

Illusions
If you’ve ever been able to go to a place like Universal Studios you will see that much of TV or movies is just a façade or illusion. During the filming of Wife Swap, there were a few illusions that persist.

The illusion of a limo ride. So you think I rode in a limo from Missouri to Texas? Nope! Try ONE block. What a let down!

The illusion of the passage of time. I’ve watched the show so many times that it is hard for me to believe that people actually swallow the editor’s time line and sequencing of events. Mercy!

The illusion that Steve is serious and always uptight. Anything but!

The illusion that we have boring friends…..well maybe!

YAWN!
We had a few friends that were bold enough to enter the unknown world of Reality TV along side us. The crew wanted to contrast the way we ‘party’ with peach pie and prayer, (ha!) to the ‘Meeks style’ kegarator parties.

We appreciate Delbert, Kim, the boys and that precious little pink bundle for joining us the first night. They were awesome! Poor Delbert gets his share of harassment from all of us since the airing; “Deeeelbert???” It is intense pressure to have a normal, interesting conversation, with a camera zooming in on your every move. Delbert is fun and hilarious, but when he noticed every time he started talking, the camera would swing his way, he decided not to talk. Thus we have many shots of little Emma.

Many thanks also to Stephanie, who joined us that night, and for making sure the girls looked lovely while I was away.

Adios Amigos!
Yesterday was crazy, rushing home from Branson’s Bible Quizzing finals, and getting packed for our multi purpose 10 day trip just ahead. On the way home, I stopped in to our dear friends Bethany and Pablo to grab one last hug goodbye.

Bethany and Pablo and their two children joined Steve and the girls when Tish was living as Kristin.

They may be forever remembered as our boring friends by viewers, but in our hearts they are hilarious, adventurous, and exciting. In just a few more days they are boarding a plane to Guatemala, Pablo’s homeland, to be missionaries for an unknown extended period. They have an anointed ministry and I believe that God will be doing a mighty work through their sacrifice.

To my dear ‘boring friends’, Adios and God be with you!

Kristin

Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail me!