Recently, February 4, 2012 we were gathered in Kahuku, Hawaii (Oahu) to remember the life of our beloved grandmother Maile Hafukimoana Vea Vimahi, she passed a way a year ago. This past year has been a year of ups and downs, some good and some bad but gratefully I can say we've all made it and if she were still here she'd be proud of the accomplishments we've all been able to attain. Her heart was unconditional and loved each of us exactly that way. Since she's been gone 3 new babies have joined the family. My daughter Anelaokalani born in March, Lyn's daughter Maile, born in October and Neva's son Toimoana, born on Thanksgiving Day. All three have brought so much joy into our family.
My sister who lives in Dallas came with her little family and we flew into Oahu from Maui. We spent the whole weekend together and as always our time together was well spent. We started our weekend off Friday gathering all the material for her grave sight and gathering our foods for our Saturday feast. Early Saturday morning we all gathered at the cemetary and the men of the family started building a lil wall around her grave and added beautiful tiles along the side. We had a yummy brunch and later that evening had a delicious family dinner. We talked about grandma and all our good times together and we knew her spirit was definitely there......there were no tears, just lots of laughter and lots of good food, company and memories made.
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| the finished product |
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| my brother inlaws Alani & Sione |
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| Mr Hafoka himself |
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| my brother Ray |
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| my 2 nieces & my baby |
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| listening to the leader of the group my brother inlaw Mite |
Families are Forever, a promise we hold on to dearly for we know it to be true. We love you grandma, til we're together again!
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