A piece of our hearts left the island yesterday. Cherie Johnson and I made this quilt together for Mel.
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Cherie, Mel and Stacey at Gyu Kaku
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| Cherie drew this card |
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| Back is surfboards and turtles, so perfect for her |
When you live in Hawaii, you must quickly learn the words to Aloha Oe, since people you love will leave on a regular basis. Mel and I arrived on the island within weeks of each other in the summer of 2013. She has taken up permanent residence in our hearts.
To know Mel is to know two things; first, she loves and finds great fulfillment in compassionate service and second, she is free to be a goofball and let others do the same. There is no question that she endears others to her.
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| The beach is her happy place |
She was a significant source of strength to Duncan's family providing all kinds of support. At the end, she took their large family into her home until they moved from the island. She makes caring look effortless.
This gorgeous woman never takes herself too seriously. She instantly makes others feel comfortable and loved. The party always starts when she arrives.
The best news is that her husband's job should bring her back often as a visitor.
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| The card team. Cherie, Vivianne, Mel and Stacey. |
One fond embrace....until we meet again.
Love in the stitches.
