I need to get something off my chest. In 1997 my mom and her fiancé were heading home from their work trip from Kona. Usually they take the Hamakua route to and back but decided to see the volcano instead.... Continue Reading →
I have only told one person this and as I lay my head down for much needed rest it happened again. A Heartfelt Prayer Out of nowhere you come at me Such destruction at your wake It scares what strengths... Continue Reading →
Don't laugh when I tell you I love Twilight. Yes, I know there are other vamp movies out there that are better. Or more "accurate." Or to some, "not so dumb." I have my vice you have yours. But, for... Continue Reading →
This is easy to share today because it is the first of two poems that has been eye-opening these last two days. It may not be great, or even good, but it has impressed on my heart how lucky I... Continue Reading →
The waves from fellow boats hit the shore complaining about the disruption. I swing back and forth watching the water meet the rocks. I can relate to the waves. The water, clear enough to see the bottom at fifty feet... Continue Reading →
Last weekend I swallowed my pride and I apologized to someone who deserved my apology nearly one year ago. I was scared to death to apologize because I didn't think it was going to go well. I thought, like the... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month I talked about the struggles of fighting my depression. This month seems to be exceedingly harder than most. While I have a job I mostly love, my husband is getting healthier and stronger, my faith is looking... Continue Reading →
The sun has set on the first half of the year. I traveled most of the day today willing to spend even just a few hours with my mom. I left my home with the sun on my back warming... Continue Reading →
It always a pleasure to meet you. At the age of 32 I have been able to meet so many different and colorful people in my life. I haven't been able to travel the world like I had originally thought. But,... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 