Kat - thank you again for this tour of our common history. It has resonated with every post. Hard to hide the lump in my throat as I read each. Things I don't commonly think about become very visceral. Definitely breaths life into some latent emotions of the past.
It was a pretty dramatic transition to the likes of Maui - another foreign land for me - but one with many adventures. For mom and dad a final home for the weary, as mom might say. That she, dad, and Mike are permanent residents of the island is evidence of just how permanent this move was - it is truly home.
As always, the end of one story begets another. Which means I look forward to your fall posts... 8=)
As always, your weighing in on the family stories seems to be the catalyst that finally makes them real. I provide the brick and you provide the mortar. When Storey was visiting he took notice of the plaque given to Dad after the House Seven evacuation. It gave hope that these stories will indeed resonate through the coming years, whatever new adventures they may hold. May the aloha we found in our time on Maui (among so many other things) be what ultimately prevails.
Thank you, Michael. I appreciate the work you've done connecting the dots on many things. I may not have been able to do all this without that foundation.
Thanks for the fascinating (and often heart-wrenching stories. Enjoy the summer.n
Thank you, Denise. Looking forward to your summer takes.
Kat - thank you again for this tour of our common history. It has resonated with every post. Hard to hide the lump in my throat as I read each. Things I don't commonly think about become very visceral. Definitely breaths life into some latent emotions of the past.
It was a pretty dramatic transition to the likes of Maui - another foreign land for me - but one with many adventures. For mom and dad a final home for the weary, as mom might say. That she, dad, and Mike are permanent residents of the island is evidence of just how permanent this move was - it is truly home.
As always, the end of one story begets another. Which means I look forward to your fall posts... 8=)
As always, your weighing in on the family stories seems to be the catalyst that finally makes them real. I provide the brick and you provide the mortar. When Storey was visiting he took notice of the plaque given to Dad after the House Seven evacuation. It gave hope that these stories will indeed resonate through the coming years, whatever new adventures they may hold. May the aloha we found in our time on Maui (among so many other things) be what ultimately prevails.
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Yes, indeed. Let's stay with the Aloha that we found in that special time, in that special place we called home - Kihei, Maui.
Maui No Ka Oi!
Thank you for all the hard work you put into telling the story of your family and the Vietnam War.
Thank you, Michael. I appreciate the work you've done connecting the dots on many things. I may not have been able to do all this without that foundation.
Great job and I love the photos. Enjoy the warm weather.
Thank you so much, Karen. <3 I hope your pool is up and running all summer long!