Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Aloha 'Oe

I've been thinking really hard how to post this, as I've been finding myself becoming emotional. My Auntie Puring passed away on February 28. I still cannot believe it or that I refuse to think she's gone. She's been such a huge part of my life, and that she's also my godmother. I don't want to make this post sound like an obituary, but I do want to remember all the good things about her.

Today, she is being escorted to Bontoc for her burial. She is in my thoughts and prayers. I think my emotions are best described with this sweet Hawaiian song written by Queen Liliʻuokalani.

To Auntie Puring,

Aloha 'oe, aloha 'oe, (Farewell to thee, farewell to thee,)
E ke onaona noho i ka lipo, (Thou charming one who dwells in the shaded bowers)
One fond embrace A ho'i a'e au, ('Ere I depart)

Until we meet again.
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousWednesday, March 4, 2009 at 5:22:00 PM EST

    condolences to your family kayni.

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  2. Pinky's PagesWednesday, March 4, 2009 at 5:56:00 PM EST

    I'm sorry for your loss... Hugs, xx

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  3. AnonymousWednesday, March 4, 2009 at 10:11:00 PM EST

    This is a sweet tribute. Condolences to your family.

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  4. AnonymousWednesday, March 4, 2009 at 10:29:00 PM EST

    ahh.. i feel sad for you and your family. she'll be in my prayers.

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  5. D@phne L@ur@Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:20:00 PM EST

    My deepest sympathies on your loss, Kayni.

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  6. EdsWednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:53:00 PM EST

    Aww! sad to hear this dear. condolences to your family. i'll include her in my prayer.

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  7. AnonymousThursday, March 5, 2009 at 1:13:00 AM EST

    I'm sorry for your loss kayni, but it's a reality, we must all face death one way or the other.

    Hugs to you!

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  8. arGleneThursday, March 5, 2009 at 6:09:00 AM EST

    My sincerest condolences to you and your family. :(

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  9. AnonymousThursday, March 5, 2009 at 6:56:00 AM EST

    condolence... it's easy to accept death as an impersonal and inevitable concept, and yet when it happens, nothing is more devastating or final than the realization that we're losing an important part of our existence. i guess this is where memories can help assuage the pain :(

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  10. artemisThursday, March 5, 2009 at 7:23:00 AM EST

    condolences kayni... i love that song...

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  11. KayniThursday, March 5, 2009 at 12:34:00 PM EST

    Thank you so much for all your warm wishes and support. God bless.

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  12. AnonymousThursday, March 5, 2009 at 8:34:00 PM EST

    Condolences to your family.

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  13. KayniFriday, March 6, 2009 at 9:10:00 AM EST

    Hi Betchay, Thank you.

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  14. Vlado&ToniSaturday, March 7, 2009 at 6:07:00 PM EST

    i'm sorry to hear about your godmother. condolensces.

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