GRACIOUS LADIES AT IT AGAIN

Here we go again! Our Gracious Ladies had been asked to perform at Provo High School at their fundraising luau (Pic #2) and in Pleasant Grove Park (Pic #1) for another fundraiser for a senior citizens home in PG. This is the food we got for us locals from Hawaii (lomi salmon, poi & haupia). We enjoy entertaining. This summer we hope to do more. The Aloha Festival in Midvale will be coming up on June 27th. Its at the Hawaiian Cultural Center. This event will have food booths, entertainment, and informational booths. The food is "onolicious". Come join us! Alooooha!

HAPPY BIRTHDAT @ 64

Aloha! Sorry for the sideways picture. Don't know how to make it rightside up. Anyway, see this pretty flower lei? It came from Hawaii. Thought I would treat myself. Wore it to church Sunday. My birthday was April 17th, Friday. As the years add on, I feel it. But I must be doing something right - people keep telling me I look young. Next year I will be 65 yrs old - Medicare here I come! Had a wonderful day celebrating with dinner out.

WOMENS CONFERENCE IN MAY 2009

Dee and I went to Womens Conference in May 2009. We always have fun. This is our tradition each year. I am going to try come up next year for this event from Hawaii! We both learn alot from the workshops that we attend and the humanatarian work we do. Sister power!!!

EXPLORING PROVO CANYON, UTAH

This was the day we took my mother to explore Provo Canyon. We came upon Myrtle Park. We were by the children's play area and mom by the little lake where little ones can fish. This was nice and peaceful and mom enjoyed it. Mom came out from California to help me pack some of our things to get ready to move to Hawaii. She was a big help and we had a good visit. Thanks, mom!

GRATITUDE

I want to send my aloha for those who lifted my spirits during the ordeal in LV. First to Dee and Vince who stood by me all 9 days! I love them both dearly. To Carol and Alex Johnson who was passing thru and stopped in at the ER to give support. They came again on their way back to Utah. Oh how they made me laugh and cry. Glenda Savage, my friend in Vegas, came to the hospital twice. She and Frank came to the ER and Frank assisted in a priesthood blessing with Damon and Vince. Oh, what comfort I have in knowing we have a forever marriage! My faith keeps me going. Love to all

LAS VEGAS ORDEAL

Well, on our way to my mom's luau Saturday, 4/11/09, we stopped in Las Vegas for overnite to continue to Sylmar the following day. Lo and behold, Cass goes into a couple of seizures. This was his first and the ambulance took him to Valley Hospital ER. We ended up staying 9 days!!!!What a trip staying in a time share 5 days and 4 days in hotels. We are finally home without any more incidents. Vince, my brother-in-law did it in less than 5 hrs. Cass is doing well. He had an infection in his blood which caused the seizures. Meds are being taken to prevent this but can still come back. What an adventure and I am so grateful to have my sister, Dee and Vince with us. Damon, Matthew, Danny, Tanya & family came for brief visits. Needless to say my mom had a wonderful luau without me. My brother, Buster, came from N. Carolina too. The Lord works in mysterious ways and we're here. I am grateful for his strength through out this ordeal. My faith keeps me going.

Graciious Ladies at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Our hula group, Gracious Ladies, were invited to dance at "The Pointe Restaurant. It was the 2nd Annual Utah Pacific Islander Health Summit. Our group is a service group and goes to the senior citizens communities. We will be dancing at the Iosepa Gathering in Skull Valley, Utah in May. We have alot of fun learning new dances and getting our exercise. We range from 40 something to 70 something. Come joint us! Aloha, Jennifer