Updates

Got back from Puerto Rico - it was GREAT! I would like to go back there for a vacaion with my fam! I had great company in Puerto Rico - lots of fun.

Came back and went to 2 nights of Hawaii International Film Festival. Yipee!! Saw 2 Chinese movies - Under a Hawthorn Tree and The Star and The Sea, 1 Swedish movie - The Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest, 1 Japanese Movie -Shodo Girls, and 1 Hawaiian movie - Under a Jarvis Moon. I highly recommend The Star and The Sea - a sweet story of Chinese pianist Xian Xiang - and Under Jarvis Moon - the story of young Hawaiians sent to colonize Pacific islands just before World War II.

Fully involved now in arrangements for our Mossman Ohana Reunion which is just 2 1/2 weeks away!!! More registrations coming in every day. I am so excited about meeting new relatives!

Looking forward to going to the Temple Open House today.

On the homefront - all is well. Gabe is in rehearsals for Dance Concert which is Nov. 12-13-14. He also found himself a job teaching hip-hop dancing at a studio down the street. He's salivating to get his license.

Susan is busy with work and her boyfriend George. Hardly see her it seems.

Hannah is Hannah. Seizures continue - the meds do not slow them down - and do not slow her down either.

Gene is doing great as usual. He is always busy being of service to others.

We hear from Jacob each week - he is always so positive and enjoying his mission - even if the weather is turning colder. He'll be home in July!!!!

Trying to post this before the girls get up and the real action starts. Once they're up - its over.

Buenos Dias Girls

Well I am here in Puerto Rico girls. It took about 20 hours to get here - 3 airplanes. My hotel is very nice. It is on a coast but to get to the beach the hotel has a boat that we get on that takes us to our own island called Palomino where there is a beautiful beach and horseback riding and a restaurant. I have not had time to go the island because I have been busy in meetings.

In Puerto Rico they have a little frog called the coqui frog that lives in the tress and shrubs. There are millions of them here. They are tiny and you cannot see them because they hide. BUT you can hear them all night - they sound like really loud birds chirping all the time. Luckily, if we close our door and turn on our air conditioner we don't hear them.

I miss you both. I hope you are being obedient and trying very hard to be helpful. I know you are being kind. Kindness is very important.

I love you.

Mom

When it Rains

It pours!

Gene's supposed to leave next Tuesday for India. Well he is sick - down flat. He actually has been battling a cold or something for about 2 weeks. He thinks its progressing but yesterday he could hardly get up and he'll probably stay home from work today too.

He went to the Dr. on Wednesday for his precautionary malaria pills for his trip - Dr. sent him to get a flu shot and also told him the malaria pills are actually good for bronchitis.

So we are thinking maybe his cold will get better soon

And maybe that flu shot gave him a small dose of the flu...

Anyway - also the dryer is broken

And the ice dispenser on the fridge door is broken.

And did I mention the air con in SHRED (our Toyota Echo) is broken?

And the "change oil" light is coming on in the van?

And the safety inspection on EDGE (our Toyota Camry) has expired?

And Mike the Mechanic cannot come to repair the cars until next week?

But there are still things that make me smile

Like Michelle wearing one of THREE pairs of 2 1/2 inch heels Leo gave to
Hannah for her birthday.

Only the most fashionable wear them with socks.

Reversal

Last January Gene was diagnosed with high blood pressure - both his parents had it.

We changed our diet. Very little red meat and very little dairy. (just In-n-Out and Five Guys when we are on the mainland.

Two weeks ago he went to the doctor.

Blood pressure normal!

Lost almost 18 pounds!

He's the man!

Home!

Arrived late last night.

Trip was most enjoyable.

Good to be back.

Everyone here survived.

Lots of mail -

Reunion stuff!!

Jet lag...

My body is still in Ohio

And New York

And Missouri

And Illinois...

Busy week ahead -

Sharon and Noah coming on Saturday.

Gabe's play -

Final performances this weekend.

Got my tickets!

Then next week -

Gene leaves for India

And I am Puerto Rico bound.