It is Merrie Monarch time and that term represents a King (kalakaua) who lived in the past and loved deeply our music and dance...(mele and hula). I love it as deeply as he did and this annual event brings joy and elation to my heart. It is over 55 years and has now captured the participation of other cultures such as the Japanese and Tongans, Samoans and more. They have immersed themselves into this cultural celebration and it is soooo beautiful that I cheer and cry sometimes simultaneously. How so different from how I use to feel when the disease was raging in my life and family...how so much more wonderful. Mahalo Akua...Thank you God for this gift.
If any of you would like to experience a bit of it try tuning into Merrie Monarch.com and peek. (((hugs)))
Iamhere said
Apr 8, 2018
Happy Sunday Jerry and Merrie Monarch to you and yours. Thank you for sharing your ESH and pure joy and gratitude with us/me....your post raised my spirit from serenity to complete gratitude! Off to a meeting in a bit - enjoy your day....(((Hugs)))
Lyne said
Apr 8, 2018
Thanks Jerry for your honesty in joy! Since program I am able to find happiness in parts of my life even when there is stress and sadness around. I no longer have to wallow in a pit of mud. I can appreciate flowers, music, birds, my dogs, etc. Have a wonderful day, Lyne
hotrod said
Apr 8, 2018
Thanks Jerry I agree, since practicing program i do experience so much more gratitude for the beauty in the world and appreciate nature to a greater extent. Thanks for the link.
Iamhere said
Apr 8, 2018
Awesome Avatar Betty - love the 'friend' who's decided your head is a great seat!!!
Jerry F said
Apr 8, 2018
I love your MIP responses and Betty your recovery does a stretch to my own with that critter on your head...you have come miles and miles and miles. I just love it. "There is nothing so absolutely sad or bad in my life that I cannot over come with humor". I don't know where I first heard that however it is true. Thanks so much. ((((MIP))))
Aline said
Apr 8, 2018
Thank you for sharing with us, Jerry, I really appreciate getting these sneak peeks into Hawaii life you share :)
It is Merrie Monarch time and that term represents a King (kalakaua) who lived in the past and loved deeply our music and dance...(mele and hula). I love it as deeply as he did and this annual event brings joy and elation to my heart. It is over 55 years and has now captured the participation of other cultures such as the Japanese and Tongans, Samoans and more. They have immersed themselves into this cultural celebration and it is soooo beautiful that I cheer and cry sometimes simultaneously. How so different from how I use to feel when the disease was raging in my life and family...how so much more wonderful. Mahalo Akua...Thank you God for this gift.
If any of you would like to experience a bit of it try tuning into Merrie Monarch.com and peek. (((hugs)))
I love your MIP responses and Betty your recovery does a stretch to my own with that critter on your head...you have come miles and miles and miles. I just love it. "There is nothing so absolutely sad or bad in my life that I cannot over come with humor". I don't know where I first heard that however it is true. Thanks so much. ((((MIP))))