Hello all I just recieved an e mail from our friend Dean. I thought that I would share it with you. I have his e mail address at the bottom.

Aloha;
Thanks for your recent email. My mother passed away in my arms on the
7th., on the same day that her only great grand child turned one. The
patterns in the cycle of life astonishes me. Mother was having problems
with her health for many years. Mom was a chronic smoker and alcoholic
for the past 18 years, ever since my dad passed away. I am in the midst
of planning for her service. I am taking each day as it comes. Life
seems so lonely with parents. The concept of parent is no longer a part
of my life now. I am
so sad, but my mother is no longer in any pain. She is finally with my
father. She missed him so much since he left her. The house, tho. in
terrible disrepair, was left to me. I will have do some major renovations
before I move in.
My new school year begins in a few weeks. I have to be strong and carry
on as my mother would want me to.
My heart aches beyond any kind of pain. I know that one day I will smile
again.
Take care my friend. I will email again soon.
My love and aloha,
Mango



Hauÿolikeola Pakele hauoli_p@leoki.uhh.hawaii.edu