by Jamie Jo Johnson | May 12, 2026 | Inspiration, Staff Spotlight
Another reason why the beginning of May was so special for me was that we got to celebrate my great-grandmother, Pardner. Many of you know Pardner as “The Flower Lady” because she would boat across Lake Taneycomo every morning, climb up the old trail, and water all of...
by Jamie Jo Johnson | May 5, 2026 | Inspiration, Staff Spotlight
Early May has always been special for me. Of course, the excited anticipation of Kamp being just around the corner has been a part of my life forever, but before the gates would open, I always got to celebrate my mom. Yes, Mother’s Day is always the second...
by Jamie Jo Johnson | Apr 21, 2026 | Inspiration
I woke up this morning to a disappointing text from a friend. It wasn’t a big thing, just a “no” to a favor I had asked. The “no” was kind, said with love, and with a good reason behind it. It wasn’t a “no, never,” or an “of course not”; it was an “I...
by Jamie Jo Johnson | Jan 6, 2026 | Inspiration
Happy New Year! “New year, new you.” “New Year’s resolution.” “Page 1 of a 365 page book.” I would bet that we all have this feeling to some extent as we ring in 2026. We looked back on 2025 and mentally put it to bed as we anticipate 2026. As we look at...
by Jamie Jo Johnson | Dec 30, 2025 | Inspiration
What a great year 2025 has been at Kanakuk. Year 100 was epic, beginning with the Alumni Reunion and continuing throughout the summer. We had 2,320 overnight Kampers this summer who have alumni parents! I love that! I love that Kanakuk is a gift we are passing...
