Lost Paradise

I was searching the internet for some of my favorite artists. And I really like this music that I found and I wanted to share it with everyone. Its good for relaxing and has a good message too. I also am including a story by the man.

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Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

The Starfish
Ka Hôkû Kai
[kah HOH' KOO' kai]

Once upon a time, there was a wise kupuna (elder),
who went to the sea to contemplate.
One day, while walking along the shore,
the kupuna looked down the beach,
and saw a gracefully dancing
human figure.

The kupuna wondered out loud,
“Who would so joyfully greet this day with hula?”
and began to walk faster to catch up.

Getting closer,
the kupuna saw that the dancer was a keiki (child),
who was not dancing at all.
The keiki was reaching down to the sand to pick up something,
and was very gently throwing it into the sea.

The kupuna called out to the keiki,
“Aloha! What are you doing?”

The keiki paused, looked up and replied,
“Throwing starfish into the sea.”

Surprised, the kupuna sputtered,
“I…I guess I should have asked,
WHY are you throwing starfish into the sea?”

The keiki smiled brightly, pointed upward and,
with exquisite simplicity, replied,
“The sun is up, the tide is going out.
If I don’t throw them in, they will die.”

“But, don’t you realize, ” asked the kupuna,
“that there are miles and miles of beach
and starfish all along it?
You can’t possibly make a difference!”

The keiki listened politely.
Then bent down, picked up another starfish,
threw it gently into the sea, just beyond the breaking waves,
and exuberantly declared,
“It made a difference for that one.”

I received all this in a email and i wanted to spread the stupidity

Not only in America.. Its the same everywhere …

Only in America ……do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

Only in America …….do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.

Only in America ….do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.

Only in America ……do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.

Only in America ……do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.

Only in America ……do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.
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OK since I really needed to update but have not been able to think up something really good. I have decided to post an e-mail I received. I think its cute and hope you guys will like it

QUESTIONS THAT HAUNT ME!

Can you cry under water?

How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

Why do you have to ‘put your two cents in’… but it’s only a ‘penny for your thoughts’? Where’s that extra penny going to?

Once you’re in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

What disease did cured ham actually have?

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Well since my mom finally got around to doing a post I guess I should too lol. She is doing a little better recovering quite quickly I would say. Some days she feels better then others but I know the pain still gets her and thats to be expected. Shes strong and sometimes I think she says she doesn’t need the help because she feels like she doesn’t want to be a bother. I love her so much and just dont want to see her in pain. Well I am getting sleepy I guess I better go lay down. Hope you all have a good day and God Bless.

On a serious note my mom fell and broke her back yesterday. It is pretty bad. 25% of her spine is crushed. The doctor said its like taking a jelly donut and smashing it on the side of the pavement. They are going to put her on complete and utter bed rest for 3 months straight. Any of you who really know my mother knows this will make her go nuts from lack of being able to talk to her friends, post and stuff like that. I have complete and utter faith in her that she will recover from this. She is taking all of it in stride. Any and all thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

This is one of them things you don’t even see coming. I just wish that I could take her place so she doesn’t have to suffer like this. I don’t even know what else to say. Thanks for taking the time to read this and please keep her in your prayers.

God Bless You All.