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Karena

About me

Gender	Female
Industry	Non-Profit
Occupation	Ministry
Location	Austin, TX, United States
Introduction	I guess I grew up between Arlington and Albuquerque; life was a journey. I changed schools 22 times in 12 years. If kindergarten existed, either my parents didn’t know it, we couldn't afford it, or we were moving the month it started so I just skipped it. My dad was NOT military; I never met a military kid who moved as often. Dad was a gifted man of admittedly questionable principles, looking for greener pasture. So we moved, and he tried it all. As a senior, the family moved to Lometa, TX. There I won the prize of this life, Barry, who has loved me with a passion and commitment I never dreamed existed. He remains the best decision I ever made, a gift I never deserved, and the love of my life. We have three sons, two daughters-in-love, and four delightfully amazing grandchildren. I direct a non-profit dedicated to renewing, equipping, honoring and uniting women in ministry around the world: Come before Winter, Inc. I have a degree in journalism from UTexas and a masters in biblical studies from Abilene Christian. I love the Lord and trust him to transform me day-by-day into the image of His Son. The journey continues. I am forever blessed and renewed.
Interests	Spending time with my husband, traveling, reading, writing, decorating, walks on the beach at sunrise (immediately followed by a nap). I also love to snow ski, but... not lately.
Favorite Movies	Pillow Talk, Goonies, When Harry Met Sally, and almost anything with Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, or Mel Gibson.
Favorite Music	I love hymns about Jesus, almost all the fun music of the late 50s and early 60s, and songs I have dedicated in my heart to my precious husband and our life together (songs like "I love how you love me, " "Right time of the night, " "You're still the one, " and "Could I have this dance?").
Favorite Books	I just read and loved "Same Kind of Different as Me." I also love classics, including "Les Miserables" and almost anything Jane Austin. I enjoy Maeve Binchy, Robert Ludlum, and (admittedly embarrassingly) the humorous number books by Janet Evanavich.

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