Acacia
Koa wahine, fellow sister warrior, you are stronger than you think.
The elepaio lit upon your branches, then quickly flew off into the forrest.
You are the sturdiest straight backed tree. Painstakingly shaped into a vessel, beautiful and sure upon the stormy waters. The mighty Steersman guides you safely to the pristine calm beach.
The builder calls from the shore "Pehea ka wa'a? Ua maika'i ka wa'a? (How is the canoe? Is it good?)
Akua, your Steersman, responds "Ae, ua maika'i ka wa'a.
(Yes, the canoe is good.)
You are the canoe, a vessel on a journey to the zenith.
You are a kumu, a teacher. The knowledge and gifts you share with your haumana, are sure and true. You are still guided by the traditions and values of old.
Your son has veered from the course, strayed from your teachings.
He is a wayward son, for this time, on his own path.
This has nothing to do with you, or your wisdom, ability and nurturing.
Our children choosing such paths as adults have strayed from the culture. The culture of Na Aumakua that honors generations past, present and future.
Until these wayward ones return to their life path chosen by the ancients, it is up to us to keep the light.
We are not to be blinded and broken by their choice. We are meant to carry the torch, lighting the way, for others coming behind us.
Live strong and thrive. What you have given, shall be returned to you, in many more ways than imagined.
Keep the faith Koa wahine, stay the course.
Keep posting and sharing when you are able.
Aloha pumehana
La'i
