What a happy break it was from running around, trying to get our trip album done before we leave for Chicago, publishing and assembling all the genealogy books for Art's relatives, preparing for my brother's birthday party, doctor's appointments, caring for my mother who is battling a cold, getting the car registration done... ARRRGGHH!
Anyway, back to DrumMajor. She is the one I always count on for medical advice. She is a very experienced nurse who really cares about making a difference in patient care. I wish she lived in Hawaii!
When we met her, I was struck first by her sweet, loving and cheerful smile. Her eyes were always dancing and focused on who you were. I was also astonished when she took out fresh flower leis for all of us. Oh my gosh!!! Yellow and white ginger, pikake, rose leis! She also brought other gifts for us. Wow! On top of all this, she brought a pikake and pink rose lei for us to bring home for Mom.
Let me tell you, Mom was startled and overjoyed to receive the beautiful lei. We put the lei in her room and its fragrance soothed the spirit and warmed Mom's heart who is still trying to recuperate from a nagging sinus infection.
I wish we could have done something for DrumMajor, but our lives are nuts right now. I told her she needs to come back again. We should be back to normal by then. Gigi, thanks for treating and hosting all of us! You and DrumMajor are what aloha is all about!
How wonderful to meet a person with such a giving spirit.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope your mom is feeling better soon.
Shalom DrumMajor, shalom Gigi. I'm glad to put a face to your names and to hear that you--and Kay-- are the stuff aloha is made of.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay! Those are great pictures of us and your mother. Yup, DrumMajor is all that and more. Glad you and Art enjoyed the visit.
ReplyDeleteHow nice! Sounds like you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post Kay! DrumMajor is a really lovely person and I love all the leis!! Just beautiful! How thoughtful of her to think of your Mom. Hope your Mom recovers soon!
ReplyDeletesounds like you need a vacation from vacationing...lol!
ReplyDeleteI agree, you need a vacation,
ReplyDeleteGood for Gigi for arranging this lunch and getting you to slow down for a bit.
ReplyDeleteHave you given yourself too many deadlines?
yes, DM is aloha - from Kansas!
ReplyDeleteWarm Aloha from Waikiki;
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You all look so happy. I'm so glad you went out and took a break from all that work. I'm sure it left you refreshed.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself now, too.
Hi to Art, and all the best to your mom.
Luv — K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
I don't know why I thought DrumMajor was a man. What a surprise for me, and I've enjoyed this whole revelation of who she is. I hope you and Art get back to normal before too long. It's been a long time since life has seemed normal for you, I suspect. Hugs, Kay!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures .And it is nice to see all of you share such a wonderful day .
ReplyDeleteGlad you got a fun break!
ReplyDeleteWe went to Alaska two years ago but we never saw Denali – it was always surrounded by fog, so you were very lucky. I wrote two posts on the trip only and am afraid that I may forget what we did. So I enjoyed looking at all your posts. I did not take many pictures of the food – your pictures reminded me on how good the meals were on the Island Princess. Just my husband and I went on the cruise and I can understand how stressful it must be to keep track of every one in a family party. Your pictures are very nice.
ReplyDeleteMeeting blogger friends is always so much fun. Glad you got to meet DrumMajor. I hope she returns to Hawaii soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo of you all and lovely to meet up with other bloggers too.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have a lot on your plate Kay hope it settles down for you soon so you can enjoy that gorgeous place you live in.