Aloha! This week we enjoyed many victories on Maui - sunny weather, breathtaking views, and fun company. Our mail included a thank you letter from a Boy Scout in Michigan. I donated worn US flags from Pearl Harbor for his Flag Retirement Ceremony. He wrote,
"Being historically relevant, they were the centerpiece of our Flag Retirement Ceremony. The road to making this project happy was a long and hard one, and you made it that much easier for me. Many people helped with this project, but you were one of the biggest factors. You see, I didn't just want the flags, but the flags that could tell a story and you delivered."
Wow - a Boy Scout who honors our country's symbol and writes thank you letter!
I also received an invitation to an Eagle Scout Ceremony aboard the USS Missouri - how cool is that to honor a young leader on the decks of a trusted veteran (and movie star)!
This past week, Oahu hosted a special group of honorable men - the Medal of Honor society. From this link,
Every year, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society holds a convention in a Host city for those living, distinguished service members who received the Medal of Honor. For the first week of October 2012, Honolulu, Hawaii, is honored to be the Host city. Through a variety of public and private events, including a public block party with concert, visits to local schools and military installations, and a gala dinner, Recipients will feel the ‘Ohana spirit all around them.
On Saturday morning, I am attending the special book signing, giving me the opportunity to meet our national heroes. I'll post pictures in the coming week.
How was your week?
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
All aboard! I would have liked to visit a ship like that :) It's going to be a long-weekend so I'm looking forward to cleaning around the house and readying my closet for Fall.
ReplyDeleteIt was a stressful week, but we got some good news that settled our minds.
ReplyDeleteMy little victory is that I got up early to go visit my daughter to Virginia.
ReplyDeleteThank you letters are to be treasured.
ReplyDeleteI've had a productive week of Spring cleaning.
My little victory was I cleaned out part of my closet this week.
ReplyDeleteI love the men and women in all of our armed services!
ReplyDeleteI was happy to help out with collecting personal care items for returning, single veterans. My husband's company started a collection and will ship everything free. My husband got our American Legion involved and it's working out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteNot too bad. Was able to read a couple of books, and relax without a bunch of people coming over.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a productive week for you. :)
ReplyDeleteWe have Thanksgiving in Canada this Monday. So we are having a big dinner on Monday night.
Hi Kim -
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read your post after you go to the book signing! Hope you have a great time!
We're having a beautiful fall week-end here in New England - perfect weather for us to celebrate the Columbus Day week-end here. We're also looking forward to having our "season end" barbeque this week-end before the cold weather comes and the snow flies!
When my son was a cadet at The Citadel he was chosen as an escort for the Medal of Honor dinner being held that year in Charleston, SC. He still continues it one of the most important events of his college years.
Loved the post and what an eloquent and considerate young man! I'm looking forward to your post about the book signing, too.
ReplyDeleteI won a $50.00 gift certificate to a grocery store and a gift certificate for a free oil change - I say those were victories!!
Hope everyone has a great week!
What a wonderful week! :)
ReplyDeleteI have been going to the gym (even when I have to force myself). My little victory is keeping at it. ;)
busy week
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great week. It was a busy week.
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