The theme of this adventure will be "Aloha." Simply put, Aloha means "joyfully sharing life." We certainly expect to be doing that with the Derrick family on the island of Kauai, but, the word Aloha has a deeper meaning.
The Spirit of Aloha was an important lesson taught to the children of the islands of the past. It explains the world of which they are a part. "Aloha is being a part of all, and all being is a part of me. When there is pain -- it is my pan. When there is joy -- it is also mine. I respect all that is as part of the Creator and part of me. I will not willfully harm anyone or anything. ...The earth, the sky. the sea are mine to care for, to cherish and to protect. This is Hawaiian -- this is ALOHA!
I hope that as I meditate on the meaning of this Travel Shrine, and my hopes and dreams for the coming trip, that I will do so in the true spirit of the islands.
Aloha,
Nncy
