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For all the kids here at the Village English is a second language. While they are all very proficient in English their grammar and idiomatic expressions can be entertaining. I’ll list a few…

“Coach, are you giving us the running today?” (Nervousness before a long running practice.)
“Uncle Kevin, I’m having the blood!” (Someone got a paper cut.)
“Leave me.” (A common phrase when a child is growing annoyed with one of their peers.)
“Haaay!” (Usually expressed in a high pitched exasperated tone. Indicates frustration or embarrassment.)
“My leg is having … (Read more)

After a day filled with naps I have regained enough energy to elaborate on the convention craziness that has swept the Village over the past two weeks. In case I failed to mention it earlier the convention was unexpectedly changed venues and set a new earlier starting date about a week before we were to depart. The venue changed because it had been double booked and the new venue, while more pleasant, was about another hour and half down the road. The dates were a typographical error on the notice form. Of course, we … (Read more)

After a very hectic week at the A.C.E. Namibian Convention I am safely back in Katima Mulilo as well as Rebecca, Katie, and the twelve kids. I will take some time to elaborate on all the adventures over the past few days in future posts but today I will be brief. I am still exhausted after sleeping about 15 hours today. This exhaustion is warranted after driving 2500 KM (about 1500 miles) round trip. I completed this all almost single handedly because Rebecca was still recovering from surgery and Katie does not know … (Read more)