Uncle Robert now with G-Girl

[Kenney]

Thinking of you all today, and sending love and prayers to Uncle's Ohana and all those who's lives he touched.

[opihikao]

This past weekend (up until today) was filled with ohana, and the true meaning of love for one another. Mahalo to ALL of you who shared in Uncle's services. Not just physically at Kaimu, but in thought, and spirit. He touched SO many.

For the first time in my whole life, as I walked the path to Uncle's hale, and him not (physically) being there, the overwhelming feeling of peace came over me (as tears streamed down my face). I "plonked" (if that is a word) myself on the floor at the foot of his seat where we always visited, and reflected over the fifty (plus) years of this man being in my life.

His jacket was still hanging on the hook, where it always was if not on his body, and his scent was still present. As the tears flowed, and solemn prayers were said to our mutual kupuna to guide Uncle to be with ALL of them, the air was filled with mana.

He has raised a family with Aunty G-Girl that defies superlatives. His children have made both of them proud. What happens in Kaimu as we move forward, is all on their shoulders (not an easy task). Each one of them will need our support and guidance, most of all, our respect in the process.

In meeting some of our ohana from Hana (Aunty's), and Oahu (several areas), the basis of this Keli'iho'omalu ohana is solid Kanaka Maoli.
Aunty comes from the na'au of Hana. Her Kupuna are strong, just like Uncle's. Let us all mahalo ke Akua for this kind of ohana that we are so proud to be part of. "We" is all of us whose lives have been touched by these two people.

The ka po'e haole (not using the term racially, e kala mai; I am part haole...I mean those who are not born here) who have endeared themselves to the ohana by their actions over the years, were a breath of fresh air. I know several myself, including here on this forum. In fact, two ka po'e haole who live in Opihikao, built Uncle's casket which was beyond description. Beautiful people who did magnificent work. Not to mention, are wonderful human beings.

In closing, mahalo again, for being a part of Uncle (and Aunty's) life, and your true aloha for this man. Mahalo ke Akua for blessing us with people like Uncle Robert.

May we all remember to "aloha kekahi I kekahi" (love one another).



JMO.


P.S. Pu'uwai (heart) still sore...

ETA: Mahalo, Kenny. You are one who understands. Aloha to you.