It it hard to believe that we have been back home for a month.  Life resumes as if nothing has happened…or does it?  I have returned to work, returned to school, returned to church, but I can definitely say that life is not the same.  I find myself looking at “normal” things, actions, words, with new eyes.  I find that I am even more excited about the ideas and projects that circulate about the halls and classrooms of Divinity school.  I find myself wanting to interject thoughts into those numerous conversations that float arund the lounge at school.  I want to round up youth and show them the world through these new eyes and this new heart.  And, I am sad because very rarely does someone truly understand.

But that has not deterred me…I may be a little sad but one thing I learned, that I constantly remind myself of, is that one person can make a difference.  And besides, I am not alone but a party of 16 people that support, encourage, and love each other.  Strangers once apon a time, but no more–to each other nor the determination of several quite remarkable people that changed our lives.

I am often confused about God’s call in my life.  What am I supposed to be doing?  What will I do upon graduation from Div. school?  Just what does God want from me? You know the questions; we all have them swimming through our heads.  But, I find that lately, I am not so worried.  And, that is a product from my summer experience; a good thing!  I feel more affirmed and reassured right now than I ever have during my ministry.  It is not over-confidence, just a little more comfortable.  It is wonderful.

I celebrate!  I laugh!  And, I do occassionally interject that excited word just to see the confused look that crosses the face before they say, “Tell us more.”  And, then I do!

Blessings and love, Karen