“Paradise”. That is what many call Hawaii. To see things that you thought you would never be able to see can be quite enjoyable (like lava flowing into the ocean from a volcano). To be able to visit a place that you never thought you would be able to see is quite wonderful, indeed. I loved having fresh exotic fruit, macadamia nuts and locally caught tuna steaks. (Personally, I like our “Café San Lazaro” coffee much better than Hawaiian Kona!)

But the best part for me was being on what they called: “Island Time” (no hurry & no worry). The speed limit on the ocean front road through town was 15 mph. Nancy and I were celebrating 30 years of marriage, and this was a good setting to focus more intentionally on the blessing of love and the beauty of creation. (Sounds like God’s “grace” to me!) I do know this: I like myself better than I did before!
So, “Hang Loose” and “Aloha Hoi” (until we meet again) and “Mahalo” (thank you).