Friends are a joy

I loved the character of the wind swept tree angled at the top of a grassy plain in the Hawaiian high country near Waimea.

Last evening we enjoyed an evening of food and conversation with new friends, in their beautifully decorated home. Appetizers, wine, a delicious main meal, and stories, and sharing and reflecting on some difficult times both couples have been through and the faith that sustains.

We got to share some trip photos and videos with appreciative fans of the islands who have been there many more times that we have and still find the Hawaii life to be very special. May we always be able to have flights to that remote chain of volcanic islands.

And friends who remember what our country was like when it was strong and free, who paid a price to defend it, a price that defined them, Marines.