A few years ago….
myDarlin’ installed a motion sensor recording device on the corner of the house for what seems like the obvious reasons. Later he hung a flag to honor his beloved Saints and the light spent more time on than off because of the flag continually dancing in the wind. And within months the light went out….
And when they came to bring tables to me for the benefit, she said, ‘I have a story to tell you.’ I focused on her as she began to speak…. On June 22 last year, they were in Vegas having fun with the family being tourists. And amongst the various trinkets they bought was a pin, a pin that she had no idea would come to be so special. They learned of myDarlin’s passing that same day and mourned with all of us. She placed the rainbow colored pin gently in my hand and said; I believe this is for you. In disbelief I found myself staring at a replica of the tattoo I got on myDarlin’s birthday last year. And I recall the words I wrote:
I wear your heart on my sleeve and will keep you in my heart for now and forevermore. The bass clef represents the foundation of love you brought into my life, the treble clef - the music you gave to me and so many others, and the hibiscus – the spirit of Aloha that surrounded you with every breath.
I pull Tacoma, loaded with tables (so lovingly brought to me by our friends), into the drive after the event, your beloved Saints flag, now tattered and torn, begins a dance as if happy to see us. And then much to my surprise and delight, the light turns on after years of being off and the motion sensor moves it back and forth as if waving to me….. Aloha myDarlin’ I say aloud as I look to the starry sky. Mahalo nui for the heart.
Today I am filled with gratitude for the love of our Lord, myDarlin’ and our Ohana. I am thankful that even in your physical absence, you continue to bring hearts to me myDarlin’ Robert Kenui Pope. And I will keep looking up for all of my days as you left the light on for me to find my way.
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