• ‘There is no testimony without a test’ • We have a right to an opinion • ‘Your innate kindness and empathy will be forever remembered’ • Remember pet safety • Speak for yourself ‘There is no testimony without a
• ‘There is no testimony without a test’ • We have a right to an opinion • ‘Your innate kindness and empathy will be forever remembered’ • Remember pet safety • Speak for yourself
‘There is no testimony without a test’
I read with both sadness and amazement the article last week about Jackie St. Croix and the loss of her house to an early morning fire.
Sad for her loss of most of her worldly possessions, but truly uplifted by her spirit. I was once told, “there is no testimony without a test.”
Jackie, you have surley been tested and passed with flying colors. Your amazing attitude about your loss can be a lesson for us all. Your morning prayer, “Ke Akua. Thank you for this day. I am listening,” is now my prayer also.
Thank you Jackie for your faith and courage. I look forward to meeting you here or hereafter.
John Balderston
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
We have a right to an opinion
I read the letter from Police Chief Perry. I agree with the letter because he welcomes a past convicted felon back to our community. I also agree that Mr. Gary Rodrigues served his crime and therefore should be welcome to come home to live in peaceful existence for the rest of his life, should he choose to remain on Kauai for the duration of his life.
I believe Mr. Rodrigues does deserve to have a right to his opinions and beliefs.
Cayetano Gerardo
Koloa
‘Your innate kindness and empathy will be forever remembered’
After a lengthy hospital stay, my dad passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. As difficult as the ensuing days have been for my family, we would not have been able to weather our loss without the support and kindness of family and friends. In particular, we would like to thank and acknowledge the doctors and staff at Wilcox Memorial Hospital for their unfailing patience in providing my dad with quality care.
My family learned rather quickly that some people give and provide support because they think they have to — for them, it’s the right thing to do. For the most part, that’s OK. We appreciate their efforts nonetheless. But, the dedicated staff at Wilcox surpasses this ideal exponentially.
From the moment my dad was admitted, the doctors and staff treated him with respect and warmth — not because they “had to” but because they genuinely cared for my dad’s welfare. And, even when my dad was at his most obstinate and challenging, their unwavering kindness was evident in everything they did.
None were more committed to Dad’s care than his doctors.
To Dr. Katalin Terdik and Dr. Scot Murray, thank you for what can only be described as your Herculean attempts to make Dad’s hospitalization both comfortable and productive. Your efforts helped Dad’s last days to be marked with grace and dignity.
Finally, to Dr. James Yoon, words cannot express how much we appreciate the steadfast care and attention that you provided my dad. We could not have been blessed with or chosen a more devoted and loyal primary caregiver than you for Dad. Thank you for EVERYTHING you have done in the past and most recently. Your innate kindness and empathy will be forever remembered.
In closing, editor, my family and I thank you for indulging and allowing us to convey our gratitude in such an unorthodox and public way. Your forbearance is greatly appreciated.
Donna S. Ouderkirk
San Francisco
Remember pet safety
Another pitbull attack at Moloaa Bay. This is the second attack by a vicious pit bull at Moloaa Bay this week. This time someone’s precious pet was killed.
The owners brought two pitbulls, off leash, to the beach. The pitbull grabbed a little dog by the neck and dragged it away to kill it.
Just a few days ago someone brought their pitbull down to the bay, again off leash. The dog ran into our neighbor’s yard and grabbed their guest’s little dog by the neck. There was a baby in the yard, also.
Please don’t bring these vicious dogs to public places. Especially without being leashed — a child could be next.
Toni Wagner
Anahola
Speak for yourself
I’ve lived on Kauai for years and, if anything, I’ve become a bigger fan of its resident flock.
They keep my yard free of the dreaded centipede (shiver), remind me to wake up early and catch another amazing sunrise and they just make me feel good. I don’t have to go online Googling kitten videos. All I have to do is go outside and get my cute fix by watching mama hen clucking to her impossibly cute and ahh-inducing army of chicks.
Who can resist those little blobs of fluff? (Besides Mr. O’Flaherty of course).
I’m willing to take my chances and catch “Chicken Whooping Cough” or whatever um … dreaded diseases it is that chickens spread to humans.
Feathered Friend,
Rebecca Gorsline
Kapaa
