MY NAME IS KARENA
Hey My name is Karena Edgecombe and I am 21 years old. I was brought up in a christian family, who I though was more or less perfect until the age of 13 when it came crashing to the ground when my Mum and Dad split up.
I was extremely close to my Dad and so when I was told that I wasn't allowed to stay there I was really heart broken!! I had become a christian when I was 11 1/2 years old, but had never really got into it.
I found out latter that the real reason was that i wasn't happy with my church, I wasn't happy with my life, I had no real friends, I think I was on the verge of a breakdown!! I rebelled against Mum, I became addicted to stealing Money, I tried so many things just to gain friends, but it wouldn't work!!
Every time I fell short of the mark, which is understandable!! The only thing that I wsn't searching for was God in amongst this!! The only way out was at the very back of my mind!! Alot of the time I couldn't stand Mum, I did enjoy school although i didn't do very well at it!! Unless it ws a subject that I liked!!
It wasn't until I was about 18 that I really changed my life. I attended a christian camp in which it made me weigh up all my options that I had, to turn my life around and follow him!! (God).
He changed my life dramatically I changed churches in which I had a few awesome friends that attended.
I decided that I wanted to give my life to God and in doing so, wanted to give back to his people who had been though exactly what I had been though. Help them survive where I hadn't. Show them that there is a way out.
Next year I plan on studying social work, I want to become a youth worker with the ages of 10-17. I love children, and teenagers. The work is very rewarding. But I know that God will be able to help me through this all.
He has helped me out in so many ways that I would never imagine!! I love him so much, he has given me so many things. Now I want to give back to him the way that he gave to me. I would love to help any one out that needs it, I am known amongst my friends for having a councilling ear. One that they can turn too, when they need it!!
heaps of christian love from Karena
Matthew 7:7
