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A loha, Darah, Thank you for this
day or so later, my daughter received a call saying my purse had been turned in to the bus company. She had alerted them about what had happened.
to feel generosity and bless- ings from another and is doing his part in passing along the aloha. Thank you for sharing your story and happy birthday, Tūtū!
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 mahalonuiwithda- rah@gmail.com. Include your name, where on the island you reside, phone number and, if possible, the phone number of the person
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MAY 31, 2023 MIDWEEK 7
Reunited With Purse And It Feels So Good
It was devastating to realize I didn’t have my purse (with
my cell phone inside!) when I exited the bus, and to see the bus driver driving away with it. Ugh! A day or so later, my daughter received a call saying my purse had been turned in to the bus company.
opportunity to of- fer a belated, yet sincere ma- halo to the kind and honest person who found my purse on the No. 1 bus to Kahala Mall. I got off at the bus stop below Ross Dress for Less and forgot my purse. I sat on the seat right behind the driv- er so I’m sure the tall lady getting on as I was getting off probably gave it right to
I am forever grateful to everyone who had a part in getting my purse back to me. It’s such an insecure feeling to be without your purse and phone.
that Mrs. Chong was able to receive her purse with all of its contents intact. We will share this letter of ap- preciation with bus oper- ator Karen Laitila for her service in bringing about this positive outcome.”
celebrate our tūtū’s 103rd birthday at her favorite restaurant, Golden Duck. After the party of the table next to us left, the waiter in- formed us that a gentleman from that group gave him a contribution to help pay for our celebration. We were all so surprised and grateful for the kindness and generosity of this person and unfortu-
nately did not get his name. He has inspired us to pay it forward in the spirit of aloha. Mahalo, kind sir.
Linda Mistysyn Kaimukī
I continue to be inspired by stories like this one. Your anonymous friend must know what it is like
the driver. Bless her heart! It was devastating to re- alize I didn’t have my purse (with my cell phone inside!) when I exited the bus, and to see the bus driver driv- ing away with it. Ugh! A
Ruthie Chong St. Louis Heights
I’ m so glad that thought- ful people helped to get your valuables back to you. A spokesperson for TheBus responds, “We are pleased
Dear Ruthie,
Dear Linda,
you’ re thanking so contact him or her.
she can
Dear Darah,
Darah Dung hosts “The Pet Hui” and “Island Driv- er,” both on Spectrum OC16.
Recently, a group of fam- ily and friends gathered to
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