Nani Painiu's Sightings

My Trip to Montana

2011-05-21T07:38:00.002-10:00

A much needed rest for me to be able to walk with my dad, hand in hand.

Our Mourning Has Ended

2011-02-27T16:10:00.002-10:00

On Monday, President's Day, my husband and I went kayaking - visiting the same places where he used to go with his friend. On Wednesday he went alone and came back realizing that he was done mourning the passing of his bestest friend. I now have a husband who is entirely a different man than he was before his friend's passing. I realize that I love this man - so our journey begins.

Things in the Garage

2009-08-24T07:02:00.002-10:00

Once again our garage is full of someone else's belongings. And these are the belongings of a dear brother-in-Christ. Things that have been used and treasured by a trusted friend.

When we were forced out of going through the items from Nonie at first it did not seem fair but then I had gone through almost everything anyway because they had been in our possession for so very long. And it would have been very overwhelming.

With this Greg has had the time to mourn a dear brother. The Lord blessed him with a brother who was closer than family. For Greg never had a brother and the Lord gave him a David.

Oh Lord, thank you for these past few years of treasured moments for my Greg for I am the only one that was able to see the impact that this dear brother in Christ had in my husband's life and subsequently in the my life but also in my husband's walking with You. May this mourning time draw him closer to Jesus and his heavenly Father.

Praise and Glory to the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Amen.

A New House

2008-08-20T06:46:00.002-10:00

I'm in a new house - and still apprehensive about just how to receive this blessing. A simple thank you seems to not be enough and a thousand humble acknowledgements seems just to bazaar so I'm in a new house. Each day will be an adventure to see how richly this house will be filled with God's blessings that He has in store.

Mainland Experiences

2007-08-19T12:02:00.000-10:00

Hello to Self,

Getting to the mainland was quite a feat to be done. But God is faithful and it did happen. My brother loaned us the money. I did have two weeks paid leave from work. Found friends who would/could take care of the pets (2 cats and bird) and off we went. Got to Indiana and what a marvelous vacation:

Highlights:

1) Saw a real parade, none of these that I had gone to before, in the small town, down the mainstreet, barking dogs and little go carts. This was the real mccoy. TV celebrities, sports celebrities, movie stars. WOW - and then the Indy 500 race cars and drivers.

2) An Art Gallery -

3) A wonderful eatery - I can't remember how to spell it - but the best chicken fillet sandwiches in the world.

4) Relay for Life Rally - spending quality time with son and family.

5) fishing with son and granddaughter

6) Shopping with daughter-in-law and granddaughter

7) purchased Crocs (actually they are very comfortable)

8) ears pierced with granddaughter

9) reading bed time stories to granddaughter

10) attending Dance Recital - granddaughter performed the best, it is a known fact by several other people besides just mom and dad and Pa and me.

11) Shoe shoppping

12) Watching my son being the bestest dad in the world

13) Watching my husband being the bestest Pa in the world - He watched the movie "Ice Age" with his granddaughter. How great is that.

This was just the Indiana part of the trip and sadly to say Pa was not able to be there most of the time because of his family having health issues.

This is the Montana trip highlights:

1) hugging Mom and Dad

2) getting up every morning early and just sitting with daddy. Not having to say anything just being.

3) Fishing -

4) visiting aunts and uncles (all my favorites I might add)

5) meeting cousins for the very first time

6) hugging Mom and Dad

7) Seeing old friends

8) Enjoying each other because we don't know when we will be able to be together again.

How short time actually is - It is so wonderful that I serve a mighty GOD who is sovereign and HIS time is unlimited, in fact it is eternal. And whether I am actually in the physical presence God has given me a wonderful mind and I have memories. Thank you Lord that you are the keeper of my memories. How Great thou art and How precious is our TIME when I give it back to you.

37 years of marriage

2007-03-18T15:59:00.000-10:00

Well here we are enjoying our anniversary dinner. 37 years of marriage. Wow, when I tell people they have the following reactions:
1) can't believe it
2) never knew anyone who stayed together that long
3) how old are you really
4) how did you do it.

Okay, here are my thoughts on it:
1) can't believe it
2) never knew it would last this long
3) sometimes I look at this guy and see him as 19 and other times I just want to hug him for looking so great at his age and of course loving me at my age
4) Lots and lots and lots of Prayer

Here we are:

My birthday gifts

2007-01-15T15:06:00.000-10:00

This is what I got for my birthday present. Cagney, 4 month old neutered male is very loving and purr-r-r-rs all the time. Leici, 5 month old spayed female is very nervous time for now, but she's starting to warm up to me.

Day 12 - Where was I

2006-12-20T17:44:00.000-10:00

Day 12 - Received money to buy special gifts for kids and grandkids.

Day 13 - Went to a friend's house and helped decorate sugar cookies; visited with 4 other friends who were also invited.

Day 14 - Called and talked to my granddaughter who was 1 year old today; Finished the place cards for the Women's Christmas banquet.

Day 15 - Daughter called, the storm that hit her state, they were spared any damage. Thanking the Lord for that and Shopped until 7:30 - got most of what I wanted to purchase for children and grandchildren.

Day 16 - Finished the shopping and started making the gifts.

Day 17 - Enjoyed the day; finished making the gifts and got them wrapped up ready to mail tomorrow

Day 18 - The women's Christmas Banquet - sang worship songs and enjoyed the evening with my dear sisters-in-Christ at the church

Day 19 - God's word to me - Prosperity isn't a matter of circumstances but a matter of character.

Day 20 - Asked to say Grace at the Staff Christmas Luncheon. Asked God to give me the Words. God is so Good.

Continuing on with Birthday month

2006-12-12T07:49:00.000-10:00

Day 4 - the Lord healed.

Day 5 - swimming; walking in the quietness and confidence at work

Day 6 - that which is out of my control surrended to God

Day 7 - The Battle was won - God answered my prayer at work

Day 8 - called my daughter and left a message

Day 9 - Got birthday poem and letter to Miss Emma

Day 10 - testifying at church about the GREATNESS OF GOD

Day 11 - the Lord called me and I answered Here I Am.

Day 12 -

Birthday Month

2006-12-03T16:38:00.000-10:00

A note to self -

I've decided that this month will be my birthday month and each day I will find something to note as being very special on that day.

December 1 - Prayer for removal of lump in my Breast; wonderful long visit with Nonie.

December 2 - a visit with my friends at the church bazaar - about how wonderful God is. Psalm 45:11 - worship the Lord - Jeremiah 1 God giving me the words to speak

December 3 - A wonderful long, long chat with my oldest son. Just sharing our everyday life.

After the Quake

2006-10-21T21:09:00.000-10:00

What a week it was.

This is definitely an understatement for me- An unexpected thing happened last Sunday morning at 7:07 am.

Didn't see this coming at all.

Just when I think that maybe I have a handle on my life, YEP that's me. Things are going along as usual and WHAM. Here is a little something to ponder about.

Is this a test or is this a trial? The most remarkable thing about it was that I was at peace during the whole episode. And I am absolutely terrified of earthquakes believe me.

After we talked to our son and found out the strength and the epicenter we went to church. Very little clean up. We lost some vases given to me as a present from our other son and one small Thomas knocked mini plate broke when it fell off of its holder. Other than that the cleanup was pretty easy. The geckos sure stayed away for a couple of days which was a good thing.

We kept having aftershocks so the day was unstable. But still I am at peace. I talk to coworkers and family and friends and I still am at peace. God is Good and Marvelous.

In fact life is so back to normal that the Ironman is going on as I type. People from all over the world, who have been training for the last year are concentrating on following through with the task at hand, completing the Ironman.

For all of you who kept me in their thoughts and prayers when they heard about the earthquake thank you. Especially my dears sisters-in-Christ and my Craft Happy Crew.

I'm posting a couple pictures of DH's home office/den for you to see just how we faired.

My Special Area

2006-08-24T21:08:00.000-10:00

Just sitting and listening to the water from the fountain is the best stress releaser in the world. I do my creating from this little side lanai - it is secluded and quiet.
I have had many a High Tea in this room and many talks with God too.

Just Me Day

2006-08-21T14:53:00.000-10:00

Last Friday was an unexpected holiday from work for me so as I was reading my bible and doing my journal writing in the morning I thought that I would have a "Just Me Day". I would plan on doing something just for me. But what kind of day would I have if it was to revolve around me just being me - How my day went: to the swimming pool to go swimming, did my 36 laps (1 mile); a side trip to the Keiki Pond, Old Airport Beach, to sit in the water for awhile - talked to my daughter and to my brother; NEXT: a big breakfast of waffles and ham and eggs, yummy; NEXT: trip to Costco to get groceries because the pantry and refrigerator were EMPTY except for the Ramen Noodles and the frozen banana, I don't why I keep a banana in the freezer but as my kids can attest to that is what you will find in my freezer. I keep throwing them away but they reappear. NEXT: was hosting a scrapbooking get together for my special friend, that turned out to be very nice and actually created a little story book that I can use to scrapbook later, much much later I fear. Next: a visit to my grandmother - feeding the birds and relaxing with her; LAST: coming home and enjoying the evening with dh. So for now I guess that this is who I am and I love it this way.

My Gardenia

2006-08-06T12:42:00.000-10:00

Many things have happended since April and was sorting through the whole process the other day. Of course it is hard for me to look at things objectively sometimes because I dwell on the negative way to much. The what if's, if you know what I mean.

So many changes and me trying to be still before my Lord but at the same time wanting Him to hurry up the process. I thought that the time in Hawaii was going to be for 5 years and the 3rd of August was the 5 year mark for coming and deciding to live here in Kona on the Big Island.

My job is wonderful greatly due to the hours, but just being able to contribute to a business is great too.

As a mother and grandmother I am missing the kids and grandkids but the kids make sure that I am in the know about what is happening in their lives and in the grandkids lives too. Which is so wonderful.

In fact my oldest son called yesterday afternoon which was 10:30 pm his time and he had taken the family camping. They were still awake because GraceE, was so excited and was wide awake. Just talking and sharing with him reminded me of the days when we went camping as a family and I was reliving the experiences all over again which was so wonderful. I thanked him for sharing his camping experience with us.

For as long as the Lord has us here I'm praying that I will stay content in where He has placed me.

I took this picture of the gardenia a couple of weeks ago. So thought I would share it with whoever reads this -

Hubby

2006-04-07T17:51:00.000-10:00

Here is the love of my life - working very hard at keeping the grass green and the yard looking it's best.

Rainy Day in Kailua-Kona

2006-03-15T16:55:00.000-10:00

It has been storming throughout the whole state so was wondering when the Kona (dry side) of the Big Island was going to get hit with some rain. It has been spitting at us for some time so at last we are getting some wonderful rain. The rain is nice because it washes away the VOG which settles on everything. After the rain will begin the cleaning of the screens and other tasks which do take up some time but needs to be done, along with cleaning the gecko poop from the walls and finding all the eggs which have been deposited in various places. Yes, this is Kona life and I love it so.