2 Hawaii Celebrations

July & September 2011

We were blessed to take two trips to Oahu within a few months of each other. Each trip was to celebrate a different occasion, and we are thankful we were able to be there for Malia's grandmother's 90th birthday and her older brother's wedding.

For the birthday party, the two of us worked together to produce a slide show in her honor. If you'd like to view it, you're welcome to click on this link and see it: http://bit.ly/happy90. Malia's grandmother, Tereza Baniaga, has such a legacy of hard work and devotion. We are honored to carry on her heritage and to receive her wisdom as a spiritual inheritance.

Mark with Malia's 2 brothers: Chris and  Jon

Malia's brother Chris got married on September 10. Our family was able to fly us back for the event, and we are forever grateful that we could participate in such a God-centered and covenant-focused ceremony. His new bride, Mel, has been a family friend for over a decade. We're thrilled to have her now as a sister.