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From: "Karen Mitchell" <>
Subject: [COPUEBLO] 6-10-2003
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 11:49:47 -0600


Good morning all my list members, and what a beautiful morning it is. I've
been out playing in the mud this morning.

I want to say THANK YOU to all of the members that responded to my plea for
advice, and here is my decision. I declined the nomination for National
Coordinator. Then I was nominated for SWSC County Coordinator Rep. I
declined that also.

I did not realize how many of you support me and it was really touching when
I saw all the messages pouring in, not only on the Lists but also privately.
You have all touched my heart.

Just in case someone thinks I'm shirking my duty please let me explain why I
declined both positions. At this time in my life I feel the need to "clean
my house" so to speak. I need time to go through boxes and boxes and file
cabinets of genealogy stuff and get it all organized. That's something I
have been trying to do since I moved here but I really have only skimmed the
surface.

Plus I have been getting back to my own research, on my own family lines. So
much of it is done but I'm going back through, filling in the blanks spots
and getting it all caught up. I'm tackling some brick walls that have
bothered me for years!

And then you come to the "peace" factor. Right now is not the time for me to
hold a Board position because I want and need some peace and serenity in my
life. That doesn't mean I'm slowing down, it just means I am choosing where
I spend my energies. (If I could find a partner I would spend this entire
summer and fall in the cemeteries.)

It was quite an honor to spend time as your Advisory Board rep and to be
nominated for more positions. And I will get back to that in the future. But
right now I'm going to be selfish and stay with all of you and just do what
I want. Next winter I may consider serving again.

I sincerely hope I have your understanding in this. Once again, THANK YOU
for all of your support and advice.
Hugs for all,
Karen

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