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MAY 4, 2022 MIDWEEK 7
Here Comes The Mother Of All Thank-yous
The moms in our lives are such blessings that one day just isn’t enough to celebrate the im- pact they make on our world and in our lives. So, I’m dedicating my columns this month to our greatest gifts — our moms, of course — who, among the many things they teach us, are compassion, em- pathy and love.
up very early to go to one job and then going to her second job with no break in between. That hard work paid off when she could eventually support our family with just one job. So, the things I learned from my mom are to be grateful for having a good job, work hard and have good work ethics.”
Justinn Yamamoto Hilo
“One thing I remember growing up is hard work, like cleaning house, is always more fun with everyone do- ing it together and loud music playing.”
Allison Jucutan Mililani
“The greatest lesson my mom has taught me was, ‘If can, can. If no can, no can.’ When I was unsure of my- self, scared of failing, afraid of change or taking risks, my mom would always tell me that quote. When she would say it, a weight would life off my shoulders, and I felt encouraged to just go for it. I wouldn’t be so stressed be- cause any outcome would be OK. This quote has helped me
throughout my
sure I will have to remind my- self of this quote many times in the future.”
Justine Hirata Salt Lake
“I am most grateful for the lessons of hospitality and gen- erosity that I learned from my mother. She taught me that it is more blessed to give than to receive and demonstrated that to me by going above and be-
yond to invite visiting Korean and Japanese students to eat at our home and to visit different attractions. She is an amazing woman, and I am so thankful for her.”
Lani Soon Kaimukī
“My grandma acted as my mom and taught me two of the most valuable lessons. One, work hard and do your best. Two, be a good person. They weren’t outright instructions, but the way she lived her life.”
Jason Harada Kalihi
“My momma taught me that hard work always pays off, to be kind to others and to love life and one another, and
that God loves me and blesses me every day with that I have. I’m so grateful for my mom- ma.”
Pilialoha McGuire St. Louis Heights
“My mother always taught me never go to bed without saying ‘I love you.’”
Trevor Yamamoto Waikele
Is there someone you’d like to thank? Mail letters to MidWeek c/o Mahalo Nui at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 7-500, Honolulu HI 96813, or email mahalonuiwithdar- ah@gmail.com. Darah Dung hosts “The Pet Hui” and “Is- land Driver,” both on Spec- trum OC16.
The greatest lesson my mom taught me was, ‘If can, can. If no can, no can.’ When I was unsure of myself, scared of failing, afraid of change or taking risks, my mom would always tell me that quote.
This week, I asked some of Hawai‘i’s residents, “What lesson from your mother are you most grateful for?”
“My mom has always been a hard worker. I never heard her say, ‘I don’t want to go to work.’ I remember her waking
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