Thou We Are Apart

Dear Clem~

I love you from now until death do us part. Right now, you living so far away from me is killing me, but I know in my heart that we are doing the right thing. And, you are trying to get things straight so we can live here forever and spend a lifetime together. I don't want to lose you for anyone else or anything that anyone has to say about you. I want you to know that I love you from the deepest part of my heart. My love for you is unconditional. The love for you is so strong and the most powerful feeling that I have had in a long time and I am just at a lost for words when it comes to you. I just wish that their was another way that we could be together without living so far apart right at the time being. I want you to know that I love you and always will and there is nothing that will ever change that about how I feel... I love you.

Conform

The Friendly Skies

Capturing the Hawaiian sky at sunset.

p.s. I love my camera

patrickchingart.com

A couple of my favorite prints.

My birthday is in July.

*hint*hint*

About You

By Cecilio and Kapono
For: Clem

I know everything I have to know about you

And I'm not sure I really want to go without you
Our small moment that we shared
Is only yours and mine
No one else is really going to know
That I care about you
And all the questions that I asked myself about you
Give me answers that don't make me want to doubt you
Won't you come and be with me
And then I think you'll know
That if you come and stay you're going to see
That I care about you
Won't you be a high for me
Take my hand and fly with me
Don't want you to cry for me at all
Would you sing your song to me
Tell me you belong with me
Tell me it's okay for me to fall
All the things you tell me with your eyes about you
And all it helped to make me realize I want you
Won't you come and help make up my mind
You know it's up to you
Follow me, I know that you will find
That I care about you
About you

Look Out Tower

We Miss You {Daddy}

Come home soon!

Black Sand Beach - Hawaii

Kamehameha Day in Hawaii

Kamehameha the Great was the monarch of Hawaii between 1782 and 1819. He is well-known and respected for uniting and establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. Kamehameha Day is held in his honor on June 11 each year.

Kamehameha the Great, also known as Kamehameha I and Kamehameha the First, was ruler of Hawaii from 1782 until his death on May 8, 1819. He is remembered for uniting Hawaii, introducing laws to uphold human rights in combat situations, and for being a fair and stable leader. His name means "lonely" or "loneliness" and he is sometimes known as the "Napoleon of the Pacific".


In 1871, the great-grandson of Kamehameha the Great, known as Kamehameha V, passed a royal decree that Kamehameha Day should be celebrated. The day was first observed on June 11, 1872, and was one of the first holidays proclaimed by the Hawaii State Legislature after Hawaii became a US state in 1959.

Happy Anniversary Nana & Papa, Aunty Lei & Uncle Bill


Happy Birthday "Papa Frenchy"

Lost One

I guess that I offended someone. It wasnt what i had planned. I guess thats what honesty gets you. Except the person that it was intended for, probably wont read it. Its a sad thought thou. You can lead a horse to water. Then again, I know that its really for me... if you take an interest... bonus! But this is just my way of reaching out, even if there isnt anyone on the other end.

Its Not a Big Deal

ok, so i took it off... happy now? i just cant help it, i get a pic of you after months of not having one, the first thing i want to do is show it off. im sorry, i didnt think that it would be a problem. i took it down immediately. not like anyone reads this thing.

the whole point of this thing was to keep you updated of the goings on around here, so you would be included... but you dont even read this blog. six months and one comment. six months and three posting from you. I know... its not a big deal. your right, what am i worried about? that my words are in vain?

I finally washed my hair today. i know that may not seem like a big deal to you, but when its ass length, and thick as thieves, it starts to become a little more of a chore. I really have to lather rinse repeat. Not that its a big deal or anything, I just dont let people touch my hair when they want to admire it. I was about 3 days away from dreadlocks.

the boys need haircuts too. i cant find the buzzer. guess no one is cutting their hair this week. but, its not a big deal.

its late and i should be getting to bed. havent said good night to you in a while... always seem to lose you around the late hours. you'd think i'd want to say good night before you go to bed, but with the time difference and all, well... you know, its not a big deal.

Slice of Heaven

i just called to say I LOVE YOU

Eye See U

Picture taken by my 10 year old who recently became facinated with my beloved camera. He is getting the hang of it. I give him credit thou, sure is creative.

SBUX

White Oleander ... found inside the local Starbucks.

The receipts for my White Chocolate Mocha, with whip

states the food establishment as SBUX.

Another beautiful moment.

Stop and smell the roses  oleander.

Sailing Away

My Oasis

Part Fish

The Horizon is an Imaginary Line

Aloha State Flower

Playground

Anuenue Playground

Ono Grindz

The longer between these tasty treats, only makes it taste all the better.

Thats Dons Pake Kitchen for you.

Even bettah wit da chopstick.

the simple life

Dear Husband,

It is strange to think, I have not seen you in months. I have seen  new moons, but not you.
I have seen sunsets and sunrises,but nothing of your handsome face.
The pieces of my broken heart can pass through the eye of a needle.
I miss you like the sun misses the flower in the depths of winter.
Instead of beauty to direct its light to,the heart hardens like the frozen world your absence has sent me to.
Hope guides me. It gets me through the day and especially the night.
The hope that after you leave my sight it will not be the last time I look upon you.

With all the love that I possess.. I remain yours...

Your Wife

Mauna Kea in the Vog

Its early and the vog is blocking the perfect shot.

Its still a good shot thou... my camera is awesome.

(more pics to come)

We've got to CHANGE OUR THINKING

The word today was about changing the way we think. Kahu spoke on training ourselves to think: "I am a BELIEVER first." Somewhere in my mental files of wise words and scriptures hidden in my heart, these words of wisdom were familiar. The first commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) say to put GOD first, make no other gods before him. (Matthew 6:33) Seek thee FIRST the kingdom of God. These words took residence in my heart this day. I've always proclaimed myself to be a believer... but have I always been a believer first?

A good portion of my life has been giving up  and letting go. The easy way out, I've been told. I saw nothing wrong with that. Little did I realize what I was truly doing... I didn't believe. Not that I quit believing, but that I didn't believe that I was deserving, or worthy. I dwelled in the negative and withdrew my trust where it was merely being tested.

Philippians 4:6-8 was the passage I marked in my bible with five little stars.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Be anxious of nothing. Of nothing the bible says, nothing. I have been anxious of so many things... my children, my ex-husband, the thought of a new man, work and other relationships. But in everything by PRAYER. Spiritual growth is impossible apart from the practice of prayer. Today I am praying more. Let your request be known. Was I telling God what I needed? What I wanted? No... I was too busy worrying how I was going to keep the lights on in my house and the phone connected. Whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good report, virtue and praiseworthy - NIV version says "excellent"; meditate (think) on these things. I should have been focusing on the job I did have, the healthy children running around the house, and the silly bill collectors calling the phone that was still ringing. Change our thinking!

I have been separated from my husband for going on six months now. What I should be concentrating on is the fact that I am a BELIEVER and as a believer, I believe that God will make a way for me to see him again. Either he comes home to me, or I return to his side there, but I believe that God will provide those means. As a believer, I believe that I will find a job in God's due time. The job God did provide me with for a short period has served its purpose, and I am thankful for that.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (KJV) I prefer the King James Version, because of words like "diligently". That word is completely removed from the New International Version (NIV) where it simply states, "them that seek him." KJV charges us to be diligent, earnest... that we would be rewarded.

I have been counting the months, the days, the hours since I have felt my husbands embrace... all the longing and missing and depression that I have let consume me are my own doings. Those things are not lovely or pure. Far from good report. Why do I worry myself. Why am I so anxious. Today that all changes.  Thinking of anything that is excellent and praiseworthy... like being in my husbands arms again... finding that great job, providing abundantly for my children, and sustaining rewarding relationships.

I'm glad I made it to church today.

Majestic

QTD

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.



- Albert Einstein



Gotta  love good ol' Al

loving my camera

They Really Are Sweet

My little soldiers. They think they are so tough, but underneath it all, they are all laughter and sunshine. Its nice for them to be little tough guys and play the role of the big boys. Watching them light up as they hit their target and knock the "can" down, is nothing short of exhilarating. If it hadn't been for the rain, we would still be out there... still picking up bottles and loading hundreds of those tiny bb pellets. We even made a pass at the annoying dog next door. (no animals were hurt during the making of this blog) Safety glasses in tow, we made our way in for the night. We no doubt will be at it again tomaro. Thanks hun. You are the best!

QTD (Quote of the Day)

"If somebody tells you nothing is impossible, ask him to dribble a football."  - unknown

Happy Birthday My Son

Ten years ago today my handsome bouncing baby boy was born. Its hard to believe that its been that long already. My little man has such a character. I love his laughter and his smile. He was a wanted child. A love child. Not an accident. No where close to a mistake. I never thought that I could love a person this much. More than halfway there... what are the next eight years going to bring? I'm holding on to the last bit of innocence he has left. Before girls and sports distract him, and he becomes to cool to hang out with mom. Hes going to need braces soon, and hes due for another hair cut, but for today, hes just my little boy.


Cherish every moment... cause you're gonna miss this, you're gonna want this back. You're gonna wish these days, hadn't gone by so fast.

JUNE

its been 6 months. where has the time gone? Its the first of June already.

is it summer yet?

June is my little mans bday.

June is the begining of Hurricane Season.

June is Ruthie's bday too... isnt it?

June is another month of waiting.

June marks 6 months of longing.

"They that wait upon the Lord,

shall renew their strength..."

Isaiah 40:31

"Good Morning Beautiful"

I just love getting those wonderful one liners.

Only wish it were a little more often.