New York....Wanna go?!

"Start spreading the news...I'm leaving today. I'm gonna be a part of it, New York, New York." You probably have no idea what these lyrics are, but it's an old Frank Sinatra song. Regardless of it's origins, you're probably wondering why I'm talking about New York.

Ladies, I have exciting news: You can be an actual part of it! April 14th to the 17th, Kanakuk is having a Mother/Daughter Retreat in the Big Apple. Look out NYC; Kanankuk kampers and moms are taking you by storm!

Imagine this...

Walking through this instead of just seeing characters in movies doing it:

(Times Square)

Strolling through this:

(Central Park)

Seeing the entire city at the top of this:

(Empire State Building)

Riding a ferry by this:

(Statue of Liberty)

Shopping through this:

(Chinatown)

Observing this and feeling like you're in Home Alone 2 (minus the Christmas tree because it will be April):

(Rockefeller Plaza)

Remembering this:

(Ground Zero)

Watching one of these (to be announced):

(Broadway show)

Talk about a trip stacked with great events, scenic attractions and adventures! Too bad I don't have a daughter to take on this trip. However, YOU are a daughter and should talk to your mom about going on this adventure. You will get to do ALL of these things with other really fun Kanakuk kampers and their moms, make memories to last a lifetime and grow spiritually while in NYC!

I want to be a part of it, but that's probably not going to happen. YOU can though!

Contact tracy@kanakuk.com for all the details!

New Year with Old Friends

Since 2011 rolled around, I have been hearing quite a bit about a new year, new diet, new choices, and new national champions. But don't go so fast to get to the new. Old things can be just important...especially when it comes to friendships.

Early on in my work with kids, I had the privilege of living in St. Louis and being the Klife director for five years. It was nothing short of miraculous for me. More than anything, it has proved to have been a season of friendship building that I still enjoy today. I was young, and the kids I worked with were even younger. Now I am starting to get gray hair and they are starting to have their own kids. Many things have changed except the friendship...it's even better.

A new year does always bring new opportunities, but there is nothing like an old friend. Time that I spend with St. Louis folks just seems to get sweeter and sweeter as the years roll by. This past week I had a chance to be in St. Louis on two separate occasions to see Mike and the Bobcats play some basketball. While I was there, it was great to see some old Klifer's. Faithful, fun, encouraging, and even more spirited than our opponents cheerleaders, they came out to support the Wiebe Family, Mike, and cousin Weston (it worked...we had two great wins).

I am always excited to meet and make a new friend, but I am more thankful for the old ones that grow sweeter with time. I intend to make it a point to enjoy those more this year...

Bowled Over...

To be honest, I am "bowled out."

I think there are way too many bowl games. I have seen so many that I honestly can say I have feelings of apathy towards next Monday nights Championship game. How about if the game ends in a tie and we have co-national champions?

I can hear it now. All of my Auburn friends are stomping their feet and wagging their finger (I am waiting for Spencer, Clarkson, and the rest to call). After all, most likely they will be hoisting the trophy next week and bring a national championship to the War Eagle nation.

On the other hand, Oregon can lay claim to having the greatest all time game day uniform set up in the history of football. Rumor has it that Nike makes sure that they never wear the same get up twice. On that fact alone, maybe they should just receive the trophy before the game because today it's all about how you look, right?

Would you please help me out? Vote for our poll this week and maybe even throw in a comment or two to let me know what the the Kwest world thinks about things this week. It might help me get motivated for just one more game...