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Jumping back into Reality

Well folks, it looks like it has been a long time since this blog was updated.  I just wanted to let y'all know that I am back into the real world...I got home on the 15th, after many hours on 3 airplanes and in 4 airports.  I loved the mission...it was really the best thing I have done with my life up until now, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.  I have become a new person with new attitudes and new thoughts and priorities and all that, because the true gospel of Jesus Christ really changes people.  The Lord allowed me to see His hand and His miracles working in the lives of His children in Brazil, but the one who had the biggest life change was me.  I am grateful for the opportunity that the Lord gave me to be a better person, to get to know Christ better.
Now I am in NH, and I'll update the blog again as things start to happen.  It's like I am starting my life from scratch again, but that's okay, because I know the Lord has a plan for me, and I trust Him to show it to me over time.  I'll just do my part and run after the things I know I need to do!:)
Thanks for the love and support and prayers and everything...I know the Lord answers our prayers, and I could definitely feel yours while I was in Brazil.

And now I'm just Karen again!  Weird...hahaha. :)  On to the next and newest phase of life:  post-mission life!
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