Take a hike

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." ~Henry David Thoreau

Ever feel like hiking into the woods and staying there for an indefinite time? It's just so peaceful there! Right now I just finished hiking up the stairs to the library here at school. I'm busy working on a few projects for different classes. It's my second quarter in the teaching credential program and it's flying by so quickly. So much to do in the short ten weeks of the quarter.

I have several emails to reply to so please know that I haven't forgotten anyone. I continue to receive letters each day inquiring about ACC, along with signed petitions for further funding of ACC research. Thank you.

I am working on a web page on this site that will include photos and personal stories of all those who have experienced ACC so that we can put a face on Adrenal Cancer. This page would also help in letting those newly diagnosed know the types of treatments and medical teams available.

I sent Mary an order for more kidney beans and she sent me the third shipment with a returned check. She continues to donate the kidney beans without accepting a payment from me. I am so touched by her kindness. I continue to sell the sterling silver kidney bean pendants to raise awareness for Adrenal Cancer. Yes, I have them available for those who have inquired. As of today, I have seven remaining. 100% of proceeds are donated to the research of Adrenal Cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

My friend, Dawna, lost her mother to cancer on January 7th. Peace to you, Pat.

Please pray for Lori who is going through this ACC ordeal for the first time. Also, please pray for my friend, Kim, who is recuperating from ACC surgery.

Thank you!

Hear our prayer

I was 11 and in seventh grade at Kawananakoa Intermediate School when Hurricane Iwa arrived on my birthday in 1982. Mrs. Yokota dismissed us early because Iwa was on the way. I walked home not knowing that my dad was on his way to pick me up. There was lack of communication between the school and the families which caused confusion. Many worried parents were on campus looking for their children who had already left. My father later came home with my sister in tow, upset that he couldn’t find me. I remember seeing my tiny dog, Pieffy, struggling against the wind in the backyard. We had a blackout that night. To keep busy, we played card games and checkers by candlelight. When the winds sounded like they were knocking at our door, my family and I scrambled into a closet at the back of the house. We managed to grab hold of Pieffy and bring him in with us.

The recent tsunami tragedy in Asia reminded me of Hawaii, my home away from home. Hawaii has a Tsunami Awareness month each April to commemorate those 159 people who were killed by a tsunami in April 1946. Three years later the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center was established in 1949 on Oahu’s Ewa Beach and provides warnings to most countries in the Pacific Basin. Even then, nothing is certain. There is so much speculation and unanswered questions as to how this tragedy in Asia could have been prevented on December 26.


May we be led to share what we have with those in need. May we be signs of Your compassion in the heart of Your world. Lord, hear our prayer.