Being Thankful

If I had more time given to me I probably would of made this ridiculously cute outfit for all 4 of my dogs. But unfortunately I've been preoccupied and the fun stuff has been pushed aside. So please excuse this adorable stock photo.

This year has been quite the year. So much to be thankful for that I don't even know where to start. There are the obviously things I am thankful for, like my wonderful family and friends, and there are some dark moments I am not so much thankful for but thankful to have overcome.

As Thanksgiving is a gateway to the festive holiday season of love, there is much to reflect on. In our world that sometimes doesn't make sense, were so much doesn't seem fair and we see many of our own struggling to make ends meet, I am hopeful that there are better days ahead and there is still much to be grateful for.

I wish all of you a very safe and happy Thanksgiving. I hope you all have at least one thing to be thankful for and spend time with those you love the most!

P.S.
I just want to thank everyone who has left comments, sent email, twitter, texted and facebooked your loving condolences to me and my family. Kindness from friends and even strangers have strengthen my soul and I am forever grateful. Thank you.

We Miss You

Aloha Oe,
Aloha Oe,
E ke onaona noho ika lipo
A fond embrace,
a hoi ae au,
Until we meet again.

Our beloved Tita Tina passed away Tuesday night. Our hearts are full of sadness but we are comforted in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is now watching over all of us.

I still remember the first time I met her. It was Christmas Eve and my Dad felt it was time to introduce her to us as his girlfriend. Nicole and I already knew even before meeting her that we would love her. We just knew it.... and we were right. Tina and Dad had already some past history and their reconnection only made it more romantic. The moment she came over to me to introduce herself that evening, she wrapped her arms around me and gave me the warmest hug. I knew right then and there she was perfect for my Dad. She was perfect for us.

I will never forget her love. Her sweet smile that would greet us into her home. Even when the cancer took over her body, and she spent her entire day in bed, she would still smile and laugh with us when we came to visit. It just felt so good to be in her presence because the love that came from her even in her weakest moments burned into our hearts and souls.

Tita Tina, we miss you so much. I can't explain how much you mean to me. Even if I didn't say it enough or even showed you how much I cared. I did. You were the best thing that came into our lives and I will never get to tell you enough how much we all loved you. Until we meet again...


Click Here to view Tita Tina's Birthday Pictures - Celebrating Life

Feelin' A Little '96

Just because... :) Happy Thursday!

I'm Still Here

OMG. I feel so bad for no posting anything since September! I am such a bad blogger. I do have so much to tell you all and I will gather every single detail within the next couple of days.

Thanks for still showing some love.

I'll be back!

<3 Carlene