#rsaydecember2016

Merry Christmas “for unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given…” Isaiah 9:6 On this sacred day I am so grateful for the upbringing my parents gave me, insisting that we know the story of Jesus and our Father’s extraordinary gifts to us, and that we value the virtues of peace, hope, grace, joy, faith and prayer. Hau`oli lā hānau - Happy Birthday Jesus, “you’re one cool dude.” May we all constantly strive to be better in your stead.

Finding my Peace on Earth in the garden this morning. Pigeon pea blossoms (gandule bean) are such hardworking flowers —dainty dynamos with such interesting color striations.

Mother Nature at work. Pretty cool how the garden seems to decorate itself for Christmas and the holidays at this time of year, with absolutely no help from me. (at The Beautiful Big Island)

Reach out and touch someone.

Twittering...My lifelong learning in choosing "and" over "either/or" continues. Over the next 4 years we embark in an #AmericanExperiment. Choose your values and stand up for them. Let's choose to live, work, speak, manage and lead WITH Aloha- our 5 #AlohaIntentions. #BeAloha, kākou- we can do this together. (at The Beautiful Big Island)

More rainy day guests in house at the Auhili Garden, quite an easygoing bunch of visitors. Unusual to find this one alone.

Raindrops on wiliwili leaves. Loving the rain Wai ola; with water there is life. (at The Beautiful Big Island)

Kona Coffee cravings satisfied. #shaveicenoticeshave #konacoffee #rsayDecember2016 (at Original Big Island Shave Ice Co, Inc.)