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Celebrating Moms Beyond The Holiday
Most of the first les- sons we learn and that stay with us throughout our lives come from our moms. They are the greatest gifts that we re- ceive every day, who we turn to for advice, call first when we have good news and think of when we need a support- ive shoulder to lean on. Our moms are our biggest advo- cates; they will do anything to protect us and make us happy, and they are the person we want to make the proudest. Our gratitude to our moms is endless.
“What I learned from my mom that I’ m grateful for is to respect everyone like they’re your family.”
Howard Ip Salt Lake
“Life is like a stage; you just have to make sure you play your part right.”
Jean Shimabuku Kaimukī
“Have the determination and drive to always go to
“My mom has taught me to be there for people. Treat
others as I would want to be treated and respected.”
Brandt Nishimura Mililani
“My mom always taught me it’s who you are on the inside that counts.”
Catherine Schaumburg Honolulu
“Among the many lessons I’ve learned from my mom, I think the one that resonates with me the most is to be pre- pared for the worst, strive for the best, and always remain positive. I carry this with me daily and am so grateful for everything she has given me in life.”
Allison Takeuchi Kaimukī
“One of the most import- ant lessons from my mom is to not take family and family time for granted. When the family gets together for din- ner and we all sit down at the table and talk story and laugh with each other, you can see the happiness on her face.”
Jon Ushiro Pearl City
“My mom taught me to be generous with everyone. It will always come back to you, so don’t hold back on your kindness.”
Reyn Halford Punchbowl
“I’m grateful that my mom was strict and caring and taught me that the grass
is not always greener on the other side. It’s greener where
“Hard work, perseverance and no excuses.”
Camille Simon Makiki
Is there someone who you’ d like to thank? Mail letters to MidWeek c/o Ma- halo Nui at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 7-500, Honolulu HI 96813, or email mahalo- nuiwithdarah@gmail.com. Please make sure to include the following information: your first and last name, where on the island you re- side, phone number and, if possible, the phone number of the person you’ re thanking so she can contact him or her. Darah Dung hosts “The Pet Hui” and “Island Driver,” both on Spectrum OC16.
So here are a few words of wisdom from the biggest blessings in our lives.
work.”
Jennifer Goo McCully
Rusty Komori Makiki
“I raised you to have roots and wings. Roots to know you can always come home, and wings to know you can achieve your highest dreams.”
Ian Parrish Honolulu
“My mom would always tell me to keep trying no mat- ter what. Perseverance pays off, and at the end of the day, you knew you gave it your all.”
Nicole Kikuchi Honolulu
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