Tūtū Thelma Calles

*19th (Friday) night-we were blessed to have best friend Naleisha Lucricia help to book us some last minute tickets to fly over to Hilo.

*20th (Saturday)-3am woke up and left for airport by 3:30am for our 5 am flight. Kids were super excited. We arrived 5:45-got hooked up with a van for a rental car while we're here. Decided to stay until Monday night with the kids. Jason took off work today to be here. When we arrived, papa was walking out of tutu's house followed by grandma. Went to visit grandma and grandpa. Woke Aunty La and Aunty Peaches up. Grandma was up. We sang with the kids the song they picked "I love to see the temple". Then after some time, they all left and Aunty peaches and I stayed to start changing Tūtū. Grandma and Lindy came right in a few minutes before starting-around 7am. We started removing clothes, hospice called. Fran was on the phone as they were following up with how things went and were asking questions on breathing when grandma noticed she was no longer breathing. We started searching for a pulse then let Fran know that we think we need confirmations. She told us she was on her way. We then waited for her to arrive. We called uncle Elgin, I ran across the street to get Jase and Papa. Others were called. Held the kids playing at Aunty Gwen's. Uncle Peter came, Aunty Faith with Kawai, Tinia and Preston, Terri and kids, Kawika and  family and more continued to roll in. I went back over as he kids were getting futless. And wanted to be by grandma and papa. There were tears, but there was peace and joy health throughout the day that filled the room. Grandma is so good. So is papa. The we brought the kids to support and to bring a pice of what I like to call "Moko-Medicine". We made it here just in time. 

When Fran (hospice) arrived she told us about what would happen. Called to notify dr's to pronounce her TOD. She said that she could and some families like to have (longest) the day before they call the mortuary to escort her there. Family decided to keep her as some people were on their way. The women (La, Aunty Peaches, grandma, Tinoa, Aunty Pudgy, Terri and I) gave Tūtū a nice bath. Got her changed into fresh, clean and nice clothes they had ready for her (a mAmo dress with a matching necklace). She was so helpful in dressing. Aunty pudgy powdered her. Tinoa painted her nails. She was/is beautiful. Fran was so emotional seeing us care for her. (This is not a normal thing that happens here in Hawaii/US). Normally hospice/morticians do this all. It was a new and beautiful thing for several of us to do, but we wouldn't have had it any other way. People came throughout the day. 

La wanted to go to Puhi beach. I wanted to go with her. Tinoa, Kawai and Kawika's 2 girls came with us for a swim. Was a gorgeous day. Had a good laugh, dip and swim, talk with Lindy. She's such a beautiful person and in handling this all very well too. Her faith has only made her stinger knowing that this is all part of our Heavenly Fathers Plan. Kids took a nap as Jason went to grab lunch and drove around. 

Home for lunch and once kids woke up, went for a dip in the water with grandma and papa (he watched) at Onekahakaha Beach. Such a perfect baby beach. Tairawhiti is way too confident in that water refusing for help to go anywhere. Hilarious sometimes and then not at the same time. This was literally grandma's first time in the beach since she's been here. One of her first times away from the house really besides going on a ride with Jase and Aunty Jen last week and getting groceries another day with Papa. Was a perfect day out.

More playing and spending time with cousins/family for the rest of the day. Dinner was made by Jaz chili and rice with hotdogs and poi. So yum. Aaron arrived at 6pm. Dropped Jason off at airport at 6:15 for his 7:30 flight. Went to Walmart to grab a few stuff. Got back to house before 7pm when they planned on calling the mortuary for pick up. Each family took time to say their goodbyes before they came. We were the last with grandma and Papa. Grandpa Calles was bedside. We sang "I am a child of God" to grandma. Grandpa kept going with verses 2 and 3 (kids don't know haha) so just joined in on the Chorus. Then everyone came in the room. Uncle Elgin had everyone sing "mom O love you" and "When There's love at Home". Aaron gave the Closing prayer. Grandma was

Rolled out by the boys. Grandpa put up a fight, wanted to jump in the van with her. La aunties and uncle drove him over to the mortuary. He wanted to have a final goodbye for the nice. Found peace when that was done. 

I often think this and in times like these it's confirmed even more...I married into a beautiful family. No only is everyone beautiful on the outside, but gorgeous on the inside. I am truly blessed. Our children are so blessed to be a part of so much love.

*21st (Sunday) in Hilo-waking up with Grandma and Papa, church with Keaukaha Ward, food, rest and family.

*22nd (Monday) in Hilo-lei making and flowers for Grandpa Crabbe and Uncle Willie Calles, Hilo Keawe-Wailuku bridge for my Grandpa Crabbe , Uncle Willie's grave, swimming at Carlsmith beach park, lunch at Cafe 100, Hilo airport to go home to Oahu to be with daddy.