Karen Bowman

What famous person do people tell you that you look like?: Sandra Bullock. But they're just being nice. It's more because I act crazy like Sandra Bullock.
What is your favorite TV series?: 30 Rock on NBC or Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations on the Travel Channel.
Your greatest indulgence?: IKEA. The amazing, affordable, wonderful, don’t-forget-the-café, Swedish home furnishings store.
What is one book that has impacted you?: I'll give you 2. The Cost of Discipleship by Deitrich Bonhoeffer or There is No Me Without You by Melissa Faye Greene.
When did you first come to Southland?: Very first time visiting was in 1997. Started coming regularly and joined in late 2002.
What is your role at Southland?: I work with organizations in the community and people at Southland who serve outside the walls of church.
Can we read your blog?: I'd rather you not. (just kidding.) Unless you're adopting a kid. In that case, you can read my blog The Family B.
One of your proudest moments?: Bringing my daughter home from Ethiopia, and thankful that God took us on the journey of adoption.
What is your most memorable experience?: Spending a semester of college in Europe studying and traveling.
What inspires you?: Taking small steps to serve and love people living in poverty, either around the world in Africa, or right here in Lexington.
What is your biggest challenge?: Doing household chores. I'm terrible at it.

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