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QotD: Lost Touch

Whom have you lost touch with that you wish were still in your life?

Oh my gosh! There are so many:

Janet from Elementary school

Cindy from High school

MaryJane from another high school

Lori-Jo a freind from way back

There are some male friends that I'd like to know how life is treating them, too: Rickey, Kenny and Greg especially.

Oh well....we lost touch with each other because I am a terrible letter writer.

Things on Tuesday: Thursday edition

Totally Terrible Thursday Things:

• The anticipation of being on an airplane for 8 hours
• The temps in Alabama are in the 40's
• Leaving Hawaii
• Missing the hubbers and the kid
• Sunburn that just won't heal---guess the "avoid prolonged exposure to the sun" warning on the new meds is on there for a reason.
• Needing to check a second suitcase because I bought too many souveniers....do you know they charge $15 for your first bag and $25 for a second?  grr....

Totally Terrific Thursday Things:

• Still in Hawaii for a few more hours
• I'll be seeing Chris and Jordan in about 24 hours.
• Having a decent tan (for me) in February
• Did I mention I am in Hawaii?
• I got to see the volcano area!
• I got to play on the beach!
• I got to ride in a submarine and see a shark and a sea turtle!
• I got to go to a luau and try poi!
• I got to go see the Arizona and the rest of the Pearl Harbor exhibit.
• I got to see the Dole plantaion and learn about pineapples.
• I got to see Diamond Head and the Blow Hole.
• I got to eat at Bubba Gump Shrimp and answered all of the movie related questions that were asked except what was Bubba's 'real' name.
• I did a LOT of shopping.
• It rained/showered/sprinkled on us every single day we were here...but who cares?  It's Hawaii!

Hawaii: Day 7---aka: stupid stupid stupid

Okay, so today was THE BIG DAY. My Mom and I went to The Big Island to see Kilauea (the volcano). This is the part of the trip that I have been most excited about. Seeing and experiencing a live volcano. Something I've only ever dreamed of being able to do. As we go to board the plane for the inter-island hop; I pull out the camera to take a picture and this is when I remember that I plugged the battery in to charge last night. I forgot to put the battery back in my camera. I'm so mad at myself. Oh well, it doesn't do to stay mad at something you can't fix.

We had a great time! We got to see a crater that the volcano left behind many years ago. We walked a lava tube and walked through hot sulphuric steam. But, the best part was walking the lava field and going out to see the steam rising as the fresh lava hit the ocean---new land in the making. When we walked out it was day light and as the sun was setting the steam clouds went from white to red. It was awesome!! Part of me is glad that I didn't have my camera...I would have been so caught up trying to get THE perfect shot that I wouldn't have been able to just soak it in and savor the moment. kwim? On our way back to the tour bus it was getting darker and darker, it was so difficult to see where we were putting our feet. My Mom would have stumbled and fallen if the sure footed tour guide hadn't been there to lend her his arm. (everyone say 'Thanks Bobby.') Shoot, there was one time that Mom and I were leaning on each other and we both went off balance and almost fell together. Definately rough terrain---I feel for the two cane using ladies I saw headed out as they were going to be coming back at dark-thirty. I hope they had flashlights to help them out.

I'm going to try to convince Chris that we need to come back. I want to do the volcano experience again---this time on my own time-line and not a tour guides. We didn't get to spend enough time at all the different spots.

My battery is now in my camera. Tomorrow is the Polynesian Culture Center which includes a luau. We'll be eating good tomorrow!

It was windy at 'The Blow Hole' yesterday

Hair

Having a blast...

...in Hawaii.  Wish you were here!!

 

Hibiscus

Don't worry about me

I'm going to Hawaii.

Be back in two weeks.

I'm so sad

When I 'met' Tracey she had recently given birth to Matthew unfortunately he was stillborn. She joined the support group that I belong to and we all gathered around her and offered support, prayers, and understanding. It wasn't long until she was able to offer support, prayers and understanding to other women as they joined our group.

I guess we only thought we'd helped her. She turned to alcohol to help kill the pain. Her marriage was rocky at it's best. She already had a son and not too long ago she adopted her niece, Molly. Molly was rejected by both her mom and dad---Tracey took her in and made her a part of her family.

Tracey always had a funny story to tell about what was going on in her life; whether it was something Kelton had done or involved one of her many animals Unfortunately for all the good she had in her life she couldn't get over the bad.

Tracey died this morning of liver failure brought on by heavy drinking.

Please say a prayer of understanding for her children, Kelton (8) and Molly (17).