March 19, 2011 in memory of Beloved Katarina

Katarina........why? We wanted you to stay. You slipped away when the party was just starting little girl..... When I look at your picture I only see how beautiful, strong, and young you were. Standing next to your sister, and there on the step is Kuulei, and Tamojin. That's how I will remember you, always.

March 19, 2011

It's true that you didn't talk very much, we knew you were having trouble getting around, and yet you wanted to still go for your walk, even if it meant that it would tire you out. You always seemed so happy. And you know what, it made us very happy to dote over you.

So much has happened since we first met you and your family. So much sadness to lose you one by one to old age and infirmity, and sickness. It was a "gift" of time and attention that we wanted to shower on all of you. In return we received far more than any of you give us. The whole act of care was truly a blessing for us. For all of those who cared for you, even if there were some that only came because it was a job. You blessed them as well. You even blessed the indifferent. Thank you Katarina.....beloved Katarina. We love you little girl.