What's in a name?
When I was five, I learned how to spell my name. J-A-N-A-E. Janae. I learned it wasn’t “Jenny” or “Jane” or “Janie”. It was Janae. With an E on the end. I learned my middle name was Janna. With two Ns. And I learned that all my siblings had two names that started with Js too….
Charades
“So, how do I tell her that I like her glasses?” “Eu gosto de seu oculos”. “What?” “EU GOSTO DE SEU OCULOS” (five times later) “oh ok…. e-uu gahstoo di sayoo okeles”. “moito bom, mimi! Good job!”. Yes, friends, this is what a typical conversation looks like for me right now. But, I AM learning….
Expansion on the Horizon at IMPACT 360
A place known for its unique ability to grow students in their faith, IMPACT 360 is also growing in numbers and size. The pioneer program, which offers college-age students a “gap year” of study focused on servant leadership and Christian worldview, has seen its enrollment boosted by 10% every year since 2008. Program Director, John Basie, calls…