Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i (pronounced how-oh-lay la ho-o-ma-key-kah-ee)! Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful to be living in Maui! I'm super thankful for my church and for my ohana (family) here. Last night we had a thanksgiving eve service (which we don't have in Houston or College Station). We had hula.
Even the men hula! The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad. Psalm 97:1
Sing to the LORD a new song, Sing His praise from the end of the earth! You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it. You islands, and those who dwell on them. Isaiah 42:10
My Junior High girls did a special dance. This is Kalia. She is in 8th grade and has such a sweet heart. Her mom leads the hula ministry. Kalia is one of those quiet leaders. She is thirsty for the Word and has a servant's heart.
The famous Mackenzie Tezak. She is my little firefly. Her family is my family. She dances so amazingly. I tried to have her teach me once, but I have too much hip hop in me. Mackenzie is always there when I need her. She always listens to me vent about things. Last night, after she danced, we were sitting in the courtyard and she laid her head on my shoulder and grabbed my hand. We can do that. Just sit in silence. I love her so much.
Keolani is in 6th grade. She was one of the first girls I met here in Maui. She isn't in jr. high yet, but she comes sometimes to bible study with the other girls. I can't wait to have her next year. I love this picture of her.
Aren't they beautiful? I'm so thankful for them!
Remember Gilbert, the angel? He was there, too! I'm so glad yall get to see him, now! Isn't he beautiful? He loves me :)
Even the men hula! The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands be glad. Psalm 97:1
Sing to the LORD a new song, Sing His praise from the end of the earth! You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it. You islands, and those who dwell on them. Isaiah 42:10
My Junior High girls did a special dance. This is Kalia. She is in 8th grade and has such a sweet heart. Her mom leads the hula ministry. Kalia is one of those quiet leaders. She is thirsty for the Word and has a servant's heart.
The famous Mackenzie Tezak. She is my little firefly. Her family is my family. She dances so amazingly. I tried to have her teach me once, but I have too much hip hop in me. Mackenzie is always there when I need her. She always listens to me vent about things. Last night, after she danced, we were sitting in the courtyard and she laid her head on my shoulder and grabbed my hand. We can do that. Just sit in silence. I love her so much.
Keolani is in 6th grade. She was one of the first girls I met here in Maui. She isn't in jr. high yet, but she comes sometimes to bible study with the other girls. I can't wait to have her next year. I love this picture of her.
3 comments:
I must say that I love these Hawaiian names. It must be fun to speak Hawaiian! Happy Thanksgiving!
What a beautiful way to celebrate Thanksgiving! The hula girls look amazing- wow, what joy to be able to experience that.
I'm glad you got to experience Thanksgiving in Maui, Texas missed you, but Maui it beyond blessed to have you there....hope they know how lucky they are!
Can't wait till mid-December when you get here...counting the days...
love you and I'm so thankful for you- always!
who cares if we don't do it in houston or college station its better then hawaii anyway
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