Graduation

Well graduation has rolled around again. But this year is special. "Our" youth group is graduating this year. Some of you we called and it was wonderful talking with you. Some of you we couldn't get a hold of, but you are still in our hearts. We want you all to know that we love and miss you all. We are sooooo proud of you guys. You are still and always will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you in all your new adventures. Our advice to you-well my advice to you is remember to let God be in control-but realize that He does have a sense of humor. James' advice is to memorize your roommate's student ID number. Sara and Alexa-don't do that.
Lots of love
Beth and James

New Photo Album

Easier than having photos invade your inbox, we now have a album you can look at anytime. Just check out the links section on the right and click on "photos"
-JNP

Salsa

So this week in one of my classes we had a unit on music of the world. I would try to explain the different musical genres by acting them out and trying to give the class a feel for the style. We did opera, jazz, rap and country. Then we got to salsa. I said:
"SALSA can get really hot and steamy! It's exciting! for SALSA dancing you hold your partner really close and you move like this;" (execute intricate salsa-like move with a spin). "SALSA is like being in a bullfight. SALSA makes your whole body twist and turn and sweat! SALSA. . . what's the matter with you guys?"
The whole class is rolling on the floor with laughter. I'm not that great of a comedian and they didn't laugh like this at the other musical demonstrations, so I ask, "what is so funny?"
"Teacher," one of the kids chokes out, "salsa is Korean for poo-poo. WATER poo-poo!" Another teacher looked it up in a Korean phrasebook and sure enough salsa=diarrhea.
It really makes me wonder what else I've said wrong.