'a hui hou'

Some of my most precious memories happened on the big island, some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen are in Oahu, and I could never explain the closeness my small family has felt being together so far away, but I have missed the comforts of family and the conveniences of the mainland more times then I like to admit. As we made our final decent on Friday I felt sad, but I also felt extremely happy because this chapter in our life has closed and the possibilities for the next are even more exciting.




We sing this song in Hawaii as a farewell. It is commonly sung at church to dear departing friends. It brings me to tears as I sing along in my head. I will miss you Hawaii!

Aloha `oe

Aloha `oe

E ke onaona noho i ka lipo

One fond embrace

A ho`i a`e au

Until we meet again

Farewell to you, farewell to you
The charming one who dwells in the shaded bowers
One fond embrace,
'Ere I depart
Until we meet again