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Dear Darah,
I would like to thank a young man who came to my aid moments after I had crashed my car into a parked box truck on the H-1 freeway before the Waimalu offramp. This happened in the early evening of Sunday, July 17. He came to my aid, walked me to his black sedan parked in front of the truck and gently sat me down in the backseat of his car. He then offered his hand for comfort and assured me that an ambulance was ar- riving shortly. I wished I had gotten his name so I could thank him personally. I was so overwhelmed by his com- passion and kindness. He was
truly my angel that evening.
Emma Lum Kāne‘ohe
Dear Emma,
I hope you are well and receiving physical therapy and lots of TLC from your family and friends. What a guardian angel this kind man is and I’m sure he will receive blessings for his al- truism. Please take good care of yourself and get lots of rest on your road to a healthy recovery.
Many years ago, I recalled reading an article in the news- paper about neighbors in Mā-
noa helping each other. Well, I’d like to tell you about good neighbors in Kaimukī, too. About a year ago, it was a simple job of retrieving our trash bin from the curbside, dragging it up the driveway and placing it in its designat- ed spot. However, this simple task has now become rather difficult for my wife and me. I am 91 years old and my wife is in her late 80s. I’ve had knee replacement surgery and an illness that affects my balance.
son, Davis, calls profound words of wisdom: “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let medoitnow.Letmenotde- fer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”
life bring you a reflection of the kindness you’ve shown us. Al and Edna Ishikawa Kaimukī
What a wonderful way to show love and kindness! You are so fortunate to be sur- rounded by good people and I pray this trend continues in our neighborhoods and communities. “Acts of ser- vice” is such a beautiful love language highlighted in The
5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and it’s definitely at the top of my list. Mahalo nui, Lenore, for all that you do to show the Ishikawas how much you care.
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. Include your name, where on the island you reside, 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.
A Literal Example Of ‘Love Your Neighbor’
OCTOBER 26, 2022 MIDWEEK 7
Dear Darah,
My wife and I are so grate- ful for our neighbor, Lenore Gum, a retired school teach- er, who retrieves our trash bin whenever she can beat us to it. Her action reminds me of the famous words written by Stephen Grellet of which my
I’m sorry, Lenore, for not finding the right adjectives to describe your actions. Howev- er, I want to thank you very much for looking after your fellow human beings. May
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My wife and I are so grateful for our neighbor, Lenore Gum, a retired school teacher, who retrieves our trash bin whenever she can beat us to it.