Planting on Hoaka Moon: Eia na pulapula a 'oukou 'o ka 'ohana ...

"Eia no pulapula a'oukou 'o ka 'ohana [...]" 

Here are your seedlings, sprouts, descendant, offspring

Pule Ho'ulu'ulu

Yesterday, on a Hoaka afternoon, we planted a special Fir Tree in memory of my Brother David.

Pete carried David's fir down the main trail through the woods. Mary waited with the 'ohe (bamboo) and windchime.

A sweet and sunny spot protected by moss to the right of the trail was the spot I chose for David's fir.

"E malama 'oukou ia makou/Eulu i ka lani/Eulu i ka houa/Eulu i ka pae'aina o Hawai'i o me ke'ia moku o Salish"
Safeguard us/ That we may fllourish in the heavens/That we may flourish on earth/That we may flourish in the Hawaiian Islands and in this Salish Island

Pete goes back with a bucket of water to make sure the fir has a good long drink after transplanting.