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Being John

It’s God has been gracious in Hebrew with letters I have never drawn My mom loved the Gospels’ application of being the beloved disciple Jesus Favorite My dad chose it because his grandfather his truest father figure was named Juan And he was Juan’s favorite It’s a lot if I think about it, but Cabascango as a last name Stands out more, sticks in the memory of those who can Remember it pronounce it Correctly John isn’t so dramatic as its meaning At least not in English Once In college I was accused of having A boring first name I guess you can’t be Jesus' favorite and everyone else’s

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