Month: October 2016

Saturday, 08 Oct 2016

Today was one of those lovely fall days in Kailua.  The weather was awesome – nice trade winds and not too hot.  Best of all, the light agenda meant we were able to relax and really enjoy this fabulous day as a family.

This morning, our whole family went down to the beach for some fun and sun in the surf and sand.  Papa, Lucy, and Olivia headed straight into the surf for a swim and to play with the waves.  Ella, Nurse Tommie, and Mum played with Roxy and watched the world go by.

After coming home from the beach everyone had a bit of lunch and then worked on various chores and projects.

In the afternoon, Olivia and Papa went out for a long walk around Kailua. They stopped for a treat at the new Kailua Shave Ice – Yum!   Upon returning home Papa took a nice nap in Lucy’s ice cold room.

Later still, Mum and Ella took Roxy out for a walk.  When the trio returned from their walk, Lucy and Olivia joined the group so Papa could take a few photos.

We thank God for such a wonderful day and you for your many prayers.

 

 

 

Thursday, 06 Oct 2016

Just over two weeks ago, Ella was a very sick pup.  Her respiratory and immune systems struggled to stay ahead of the pneumonia and RSV.

Today, Ella is doing much better and well on the road to recovery.  We are incredibly grateful to all the members of “Team Ella” for their efforts to nurse Ella back to good health.

Thank you for your prayers.

Saturday, 01 Oct 2016

Seventeen years ago – before family, friends, and God – we repeated our marriage vows and entered into the sacrament of marriage.

Now that we are fairly well established, it is probably safe for me to admit that I married well above myself.  I was lucky.

I was incredibly lucky to even meet Lisa.

I was lucky she agreed to go out on a date with me.

I was lucky she fell in love with me.

I was lucky she agreed to my marriage proposal.

I was lucky she agreed to move to America.

I was lucky she actually went through with the marriage ceremony.

And now, seventeen years later I am still lucky.  I am lucky I can still make her laugh when I make a mistake and need to get out of trouble.  I’m lucky she lets me think that I’m in charge and I’m lucky that she puts up with me when I get too full of myself.

Most of all, I am lucky that she still makes my heart race.

Dear God, thank you for making me such a lucky fellow.

Happy Anniversary Lisa –

I love you!

XXX OOO