Welcome to the Age of Aquarius! In case you didn't hear, Valentine's Day, 2009 was the official beginning of the Age of Aquarius when Jupiter aligns with Mars. And here on the farm, we have all been basking in the transformation Dad has undergone in the last two weeks. He is strong, vibrant, clear, loving, energetic and hilarious. Today, after surveying the property and determining future projects with Mom and Aaron, he and I (Katheryn) spent some quality time "in the office" working through the many ins and outs of the family business. His appetite is back, the pain is still mostly gone, and he was so thankful for his energy today. His next chemo therapy treatment is on Thursday. He does have an interesting thing happening to the skin on his face where little areas are scabbing, however, he still looks great and he has an appointment to get his skin checked soon.
The garden level renovation is going strong. We also cherished a week with Lumi, who traveled all the way from Virginia and filled our table with our favorite Puerto Rican specialties. Grandma Evey returned from her adventures on the East Coast last week and she's jumped back into her passion, singing and helping the St. John's Church festivities. We also enjoyed taking Sharon (Patrick Laughlin's mother) on adventure tours during her visit last week as she thawed out from the Minnesota winter.
Next Up on the Pettie Ohana Calendar:
We can't wait to see Seth on Friday! He'll be here for 10 days.
And Aaron's 22nd Birthday is on February 22 (Sunday).
The weather has been lovely and the energy here has been upbeat. On Valentine's Day, David, Shanna, and the rest of the family bonded listening to two of the island's most talented singers at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. We hope you are all sharing your love and light daily with those you love.
Let the sun shine in!
Last Trivia:
What is a "Menehune?" Menehune are a mythological people in Hawaii who are said to be a small, hard-working people who have been known to build purposeful structures (like rock walls) for those who need their help. They are sort of like a Hawaiian version of worker Elves who make shoes in the middle of the night for the shoe maker.
Next Trivia:
What year did the song "Aquarius" get released? And what were you doing that year (if you know the song)?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
It's Aloha Friday!
The house is bustling once again. Bear arrived last night from Whitefish, Montana. And David's brother and sister-in-law (George and Linda) have been getting the hang of life on Maui and here on the farm.
It's been on the chilly side for the last week (which of course means a range of 60 to 68 degrees), so we've been bundling up in our sweat shirts and blankets (hahahaha, sad but true).
Dad started chemo therapy on Monday and although he has been experiencing some of the side effects like nausea, he is happy with the treatment thus far because he is in much less pain and much more mobile than he was even 5 days ago. Five days ago he was having a lot of bone pain in his sternum/chest and it was very debilitating because so many muscles connect there. Today his eyes are clear and sparkly, his nausea is better than yesterday, and he's contemplating getting out on an adventure.
Again, Dad wants to thank you all for your wonderful support! He is so appreciative of all of you. Check out our latest slide show of our family project. We're renovating our house, adding a lower level, and we're doing it Pettie style.
Last Trivia:
Sorry if that was too hard. I just liked it because of what the phrase means. Cheri, once again, you were on the right track.
"Ola Kino Maika'i" means "Good Health" in Hawaiian.
New Trivia:
What is a Menehune?
A. A delicious tropical fish with a delicate flavor often served in luau fare.
B. A pint-sized mysterious people from Hawaiian mythology who build structures in the middle of the night.
C. A specialized coral species that thrive in calm, tropical waters and are particularly abundant in the off-shore reefs on Maui's South side.
It's been on the chilly side for the last week (which of course means a range of 60 to 68 degrees), so we've been bundling up in our sweat shirts and blankets (hahahaha, sad but true).
Dad started chemo therapy on Monday and although he has been experiencing some of the side effects like nausea, he is happy with the treatment thus far because he is in much less pain and much more mobile than he was even 5 days ago. Five days ago he was having a lot of bone pain in his sternum/chest and it was very debilitating because so many muscles connect there. Today his eyes are clear and sparkly, his nausea is better than yesterday, and he's contemplating getting out on an adventure.
Again, Dad wants to thank you all for your wonderful support! He is so appreciative of all of you. Check out our latest slide show of our family project. We're renovating our house, adding a lower level, and we're doing it Pettie style.
Last Trivia:
Sorry if that was too hard. I just liked it because of what the phrase means. Cheri, once again, you were on the right track.
"Ola Kino Maika'i" means "Good Health" in Hawaiian.
New Trivia:
What is a Menehune?
A. A delicious tropical fish with a delicate flavor often served in luau fare.
B. A pint-sized mysterious people from Hawaiian mythology who build structures in the middle of the night.
C. A specialized coral species that thrive in calm, tropical waters and are particularly abundant in the off-shore reefs on Maui's South side.
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