A Lovely Visit!

We were tickled to hear that Paul and Karen were coming through our area so invited them to come by for dinner and stay the night with us. They did!! It was a sweet time of fellowship and catching up as I hadn't seen Karen in 6 months. She is very excited about their upcoming cruise to Alaska and I am excited for her! I thank God for the precious privilege of their visit this week.

Karen and Paul...

Karen... what can I say about her? She has always been there for me.
She is 6-1/2 years older than me because Dad and Mom lost 2 babies in-between us... a brother and a sister that we have never known. I imagine that Karen was pretty excited when her mommy brought home a baby girl in July 1951. I know that I have always felt loved and cherished by Karen. She always did special things for Nonie and me... her little sisters. Nonie and I have talked together so many times and have commented on how much we admire her, love her, and look up to her.

Karen is a STRONG Christian woman and has always been my mentor in the faith. She and Paul have three fine sons and two precious granddaughters. One more thing... I favor Karen a lot. When I still lived in our hometown (until 5-1/2 years ago) it occasionally happened that when I was out shopping, etc. that someone who knew Karen would come up to me and say, "You have GOT to be Karen's sister." I was always proud to answer, "Yes, I am!" Paul and Karen, I love you both and pray your retirement years are full of God's best blessings. Come when you can! ~~Susan