Feeling the tug to update friends and family near and far - a far too neglected blog begins to weigh on one's mind, for good reason.
Feb 17, 2002.
10 years of wedded [mostly] bliss, gone in the blink of an eye. :) 10 years of loving together, growing together, and learning together. Happy Anniversary to the most beautiful man, he loves me despite myself.
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| 10 tin foil roses for 10 years. Who knew tin/aluminum is the metal celebratory of one decade married? :) |
City of Lights.
We celebrated with a combined purpose trip - International Rugby Sevens tournament in Las Vegas. Highlight of the trip? Aunty Bea.
Welcome Back.
Happy to welcome brother #2 back to the Islands, home. A new chapter awaits, excited for you!
Spring Fever.
Spring break excursions were slightly less this year with Cali's rugby [knee] injury and crutches handicap. Therapy appointments prove to work well - she is getting better!.jpg) |
| Aunty Sarah (one of my best buds who happens to be a Physical Therapist) working Cali through some exercises. |
Got them in the ocean yesterday, finally, and all felt right in the world. LSD provided the spot, drive right up on the pier and jump in which was perfect for my girl. We even jumped off the pylons!
Mom.
Terry is picking Mom up after school today for a couple nights here with us, really happy to see her soon.
No matter how old I get, I still really need my Mom.
Dad.
Dad coming home soon too, end of April. Feeling his pull towards home, understand the division of heart, HI and WA are too far apart.
No matter how old I get, I still really need my Dad.
Siblings.
Sissy holding down the fort in WA, being the world's best Mama to my nieces, and world's best wife to my deserving bro-in-law. She does what brings her joy, too.
Brother #1 - Japan is treating him well, I know that much.
Brother #2 - See previous entry, Welcome Back.
Brother #3 - Washington dreams. They're coming true, but I still MISS you! ;)
Oh, and no matter how old I get, I still really need my siblings.
Grandma.
Still don't know how I can properly pay tribute to my Grandma (my namesake). Although I was only 10 when she passed, I have the fondest memories of her love. I need to talk about her to my children more, instill her lasting legacy of aloha. Dad tells us of her spirit of giving without expecting, and her expressions of selfless love - 'give your hurt to Grandma, I'll take it for you'.
Love and Life.
Closing thought - I have SO much more than I deserve. Happy you're in my life! :)
Love, hugs, and cheers,
Mrs. C
Good morning, sis--such a sweet, sweet post. It brings me some relief that none of this was unexpected news; in spite of having not spoken directly for weeks (?!?!), still somehow manage to keep in the loop--we have Dad and brothers to thank for that? :) Miss you, love you, and glad to hear briefly from Kale and Benz yesterday; let's plan to Skype while Mom is home, k? Looking forward.... :D <3
ReplyDeletePS: the picture of Benz in the water could be me or Noah, too. :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome Post! Love and miss you.
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