19 y/o Karen watched intently as the rather husky security guard checked her day pack. The grey-blue bag had caught the eye of what seemed like every person in uniform at various airports that day. With a sigh and a muffled grumble Karen took the bag back from the man holding the 'magic wand' which had caused her much grief the past 12 hours.
"Sorry ma'am, it's my job" the guard said, reading her annoyed face before moving on to his next 'customer'
With a fake smile and a slight nod of the head, Karen was off to find a nice place to spend her 45 minute lay-over.
As she eased her aching body down along the wall till she met the floor, she begged God for strength, "one more plane, then I'm done, give me the strength to last that long"
Karen's mind began to drift off to the adventure ahead of her. Being a missionary had been a dream since she could remember and now, finally, it had become a reality. In just a few hours she would be in a remote Alaskan village with other people her age, ministering to the lost. The thought tickled her mind, allowing a childish grin to creep across her travel-weary face. For the moment, the joy had returned.
Suddenly laughter erupted from the adjacent hallway as a group of obviously energetic people entered the terminal.
Startled yet thankful for the unexpected rush of adrenaline Karen peered at the faces of the approaching crowd, hopping they were who she thought. Before she could get out a word a Girl from the back of the group let out a squeal and ran in her direction, tackling the weary mass that accounted for Karens body.
Hey you!!! shrieked the girl who had just mowed over Karen, Pretty exciting eh?! She blurted before giggling.
Tell me about it! Karen replied now bright eyed and bushy tailed, she gladly drank of the energy that seemed to be so contagious.
Helping her to her feet and grabbing the infamous blue/grey bag, the girl continued to bubble with excitement, stumbling over every word.
We all made it!!! *giggle* Isnt that awesome!?! A tt-total answer to prayer!
By now the rest of the group had joined Karen and the girl and began a huge round of hugs.
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Ok, I think you get the idea of whats going on. Feel free to jump in wherever as whoever, the more turns and unexpected things, the better!
"Sorry ma'am, it's my job" the guard said, reading her annoyed face before moving on to his next 'customer'
With a fake smile and a slight nod of the head, Karen was off to find a nice place to spend her 45 minute lay-over.
As she eased her aching body down along the wall till she met the floor, she begged God for strength, "one more plane, then I'm done, give me the strength to last that long"
Karen's mind began to drift off to the adventure ahead of her. Being a missionary had been a dream since she could remember and now, finally, it had become a reality. In just a few hours she would be in a remote Alaskan village with other people her age, ministering to the lost. The thought tickled her mind, allowing a childish grin to creep across her travel-weary face. For the moment, the joy had returned.
Suddenly laughter erupted from the adjacent hallway as a group of obviously energetic people entered the terminal.
Startled yet thankful for the unexpected rush of adrenaline Karen peered at the faces of the approaching crowd, hopping they were who she thought. Before she could get out a word a Girl from the back of the group let out a squeal and ran in her direction, tackling the weary mass that accounted for Karens body.
Hey you!!! shrieked the girl who had just mowed over Karen, Pretty exciting eh?! She blurted before giggling.
Tell me about it! Karen replied now bright eyed and bushy tailed, she gladly drank of the energy that seemed to be so contagious.
Helping her to her feet and grabbing the infamous blue/grey bag, the girl continued to bubble with excitement, stumbling over every word.
We all made it!!! *giggle* Isnt that awesome!?! A tt-total answer to prayer!
By now the rest of the group had joined Karen and the girl and began a huge round of hugs.
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Ok, I think you get the idea of whats going on. Feel free to jump in wherever as whoever, the more turns and unexpected things, the better!