Day One - Hawaii

I am counting today as my first official vacation day (I consider yesterday a "travel" day).  I started the day off with a walk around Nui Valley. One of the things I've always loved about Hawaii is how good it smells - plumerias seem to be in full bloom right now and their scent was definitely in the air.  Michael and I headed to Zippy's for breakfast after my walk. Alas, no mac salad this morning - I told Michael we should just buy a tub of mac salad (serves 26) and  a haupia cake, ask for a couple of forks and call it a day.  We then went to Kuhio Beach and while I vegged in my beach chair, Michael went surfing.  All in all, a good day...

Nui Valley at Sunrise

Michael goes surfing

Plumerias

Mangos

Checking in to check out...

        

Room 463...

It's a bit unsettling to be with my mother in her hospital room and not be able to have a conversation with her.  I keep waiting for her to swear at me or tell me to get out.  The doctor said that her altered mental state could be due to an infection. In addition to the stroke, she has lower GI bleed and they are checking to see if she has a urinary infection as well.  It's times like this that I am grateful for the professionalism of those caring for her because I am at a loss. I don!t know if my being here is of any comfort to her or if she truly just wants to be left alone.

CAKE

Bio from the CAKE Exhibitors List.  Really love this kid of mine. He makes me smile.