One of my goals, while in Hawaii, was to have some closure with my Dad's death over there. Neither of my parents wanted a memorial service after their deaths, so I followed their wishes. However, there was unfinished business for me.
I didn't visit the Royal Mauian, where my parents lived during their time on Maui, until the last day of our trip. I asked Amy to come to take some pictures. I wanted to keep it simple.
We went to the beach where we had spent so much time, found a large slab that looked over the ocean, had some prayer time, and sent two leis out into the ocean. I stood and watched them swirl in the surf (they stayed together) and felt a HUGE sense of gratitude for the parents I had who had loved me so well. They were not perfect parents, there aren't any, but I knew I was deeply loved and adored. They had my back! Many of the values that shape my life today came from Nana Dee and Grandpa Mark!
As we left that spot I felt a great sense of closure. My heart felt peaceful!
So Mom and Dad...here's to you! As 2009 starts, once again I am grateful, so grateful, that YOU were both my parents. Aloha (hello and goodbye) and Mahalo (thank you) for all you were and are to me!
God Bless you both and may God Bless all who read this!
More soon!
Love Linda
5 comments:
I am so glad that we were able to celebrate Grandpa and Nana. We have so many fond memories of our time with them in Maui...and it was a perfect way to say Aloha and Mahalo to them. I'm glad that your heart felt peaceful!
I love you and had a great time with you in Maui. Thank you for all the great talks, watching the children while Ryan and I had a date, morning walks, dinners on the patio, etc.
I'm so glad that Jacob and Jenna could have some Maui memories with YOU!
Love, me
So happy you were able to do this! I hope it brought you the peace and closure you were seeking. Hugs to you!
Hey Linda, I'm so happy that you found the peace you needed to with your mom and dad. I have such wonderful memories of them. I think of you, Bert, Jessi and Amy often and miss you all!
Lots of Love and Hugs,
Myia
I love you mom. This post brought tears to my eyes. XOXO
This is a heart felt beautiful post. I get it. Thank you for sharing linda. Welcome home. God bless you as well.
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