11-29-2013, 04:22 PM
Our family lived Oahu ( arrived in my teens)
Had always enjoyed my life, but never experienced this sense of "HOME" until my first visit to the Big Island. It moved me and I knew I belonged here.
Took some time but my husband, 2 daughters and assorted pets finally made the move to Waimea when our daughters were accepted to HPA..
It is for me as Dayna described. Totally emotional feeling of HOME.
My husband's business took us to Whidbey Island for a few years. Again, enjoyed the experiences that part of our life gave us......BUT IT WAS NOT HOME.
When we were finally able to return, this area gave us the best feeling of the Hawaii we had so missed.
Grateful to be back and grateful to help in any way to promote Aloha and love of Aina.