I know I just posted about the fire relief and grief, but Danyelle brought up a frightening truth I struggle with. The winds were so destructive the morning of the fires, and power was out in different parts of the island. Keiki were not in school as a result. The Power and Peace of the Ocean Were they home alone while their parents were at work? Would they know what to do during an evacuation even if there had been warnings? Will there be kids found in what is left of houses

This past week has been difficult for my Lahaina Town community, 'ohana, and dear friends. I am so grateful that my daughter Brie miraculously escaped with her inhalers and Epipen. No time for anything else. Her harrowing tale of navigating streets with downed power lines and trees, cars jammed together bumper to bumper, and low visibility due to thick black smoke and exploding gas stations gives me nightmares. Finding Joy in Sunlit Moments We flew Brie and our grandson Keoni

There is no timetable for grief. No rules. No typical length of time. You are basically at the mercy of your deepest emotion. That doesn’t mean you cannot just crawl in a hole and wait it out. I have found that with grief, it’s best to face it head-on. Feel the pain. Cry as much as you need. The Beauty of Being Rooted and Free It isn’t easy, nor is it quick. You must do the work. I always warn grievers contrary to the adage about time healing all pain is baloney. You will mis