Prayers for Hawaii

We spent almost two weeks on the Big Island a couple of years ago. A few days in Kona, which was nice, but very touristy so not our favorite, and the rest near Hilo Town in an ocean side home. Watching the whales and dolphins in our backyard was awesome. Visiting the tide pools and other sites fascinating. The Tsunamai Museum was amazing. We had a personal tour there with a gentleman who had lived through the 1960s tragedy. We purchased a book for Sam's school library and I'll never forget when our guide said "Your school has it's own library?" He was a retired teacher and his glimpses into the ugly side of Hawaii remain with me today.

How can paradise be ugly? Well, the poverty there is unbelievable. We continually had to remind ourselves that we were in the United States. Our tour guide said that so many who visit his island keep themselves to the resorts and tourist sites and, unlike us, do not explore the entire Big Island. Few see what we did and this has completely changed my opinion about Hawaiian tourism. So, when we worry about Hawaii, we think of the poor there. For they will be the ones most affected by the tsunamai.

Selfishly,we're also worried about Cafe100 in Hilo. If they get hit Loco Mocos and frozen mango drinks may be hard to come by for awhile. Thanks for the reminder D.

Say a little prayer.