New journey for me

Judy has been faithful in writing for this blog so I thought I'd do some as well.  Going on this trip for me is an experience I have anticipated for quite some time.  Having never been out of the country, I thought it would be good to have an experience to see how others in the world live.  Leading a rather "sheltered" life, I know this experience will be an amazing one for me and one in which I will grow in my faith journey.  Honestly, I never would have chosen to go south but I feel this is meant to be.  I look forward to being "stretched" in many ways and being more appreciative of the work of MCC.  I am on sabbatical as associate pastor of Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton so I am thankful for this time.  So, the packing begins!  God be with us.  -Karen Andres