One of my favorite and most important videos I've made. Love my parents. Thanks for watching. 🤙

@SunnyIlha

2 ай бұрын

I wish I could register a million views. This conversation is Universal. It is a discussion that spans across everyone's journey on Earth, bridging Generations.

@jeffcampbell6898

Ай бұрын

When I was in the Military before cell phones I had an answering machine my Father used to leave messages on. He passed away from Cancer back in 1998 and I saved all those messages and still pull them out and listen to them today every now and then.

40’s is rough. The years when your kids don’t see you as a super hero anymore, and your likely gonna bury a parent. Man… enjoy your 20’s and 30’s! 🥲

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I love that my kids see me as a superhero...or at least the guy who can carry them whenever I want to. :)

My father quit high school to work and help my grandparents. My mother worked as a waitress for 15 years before going back to night school to become a nurse. I think this is the reason I worked my S off to get my son a great head start in life. You can't take tomorrow for granted.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

The sacrifice in parenting is nothing I could have prepared for. So thankful for my parents and grandparents.

The greatest gift you can give to your parents NOW instead of later is to just be there for them. They brought you into this world, provided you with everything you have, and best of all, disciplined and raised you to be the man you have become today. How you raise your children is a reflection of them. I speak from experience, and I am always grateful that I got to take care of my mom, prior to her leaving us.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing. Great words of advice when my parents need care.

Glad to hear that your father is doing well Chris! The relationship with our parents are different in every stages of our lives! Enjoy every minute with them! My father passed away 2010 and Mom 2020, I miss them dearly but they’re always with me because of the food I cook and I catch myself saying things that they once said to me 😊. Blessings for you and your Ohana 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing. I'm sure I'll be repeating a lot of what my parents said to me to my kids one day.

Chris, you have been truly blessed with wonderful parents. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family always. Num. 6:24-26

❤ I am so glad that you were brought up in a loving home. ❤ Too many people were not.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I'm very thankful for that.

@SuiGenerisAbbie

2 ай бұрын

@@HelloFromHawaii You are a good Son, Chris.

I think it's a mom thing lol I do the same thing for my kids. It's one of the best ways to show our children we love them. After all, as moms, we feed you from the moment you are conceived, then born. Your mom loves you very much. Also, my Dad passed 1 months before everything shut down. One thing that hasn't faded is my dad's voice. I still hear it, sometimes.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

It's great that you still hear his voice. I'm just glad I have plenty of recordings of them both talking.

Mahalo Chris. 😢 My mom is the best!

Your memories brought tears to my eyes. I thought my mom was the only one who would buy me things that I said I liked until I said stop. It was so sweet and so funny at the same time. I think I have enough dried mustard cans for the next seven lifetimes. Both my parents have now passed and I treasure all those moments.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one with a similar mom. On the mainland, I was starting to get a collection of furikake bottles and Hawaiian Sun juice packets.

First off glad to hear that your Dad is doing well after the accident. I am at such an advanced age that the memories of my parents all blur into one magnificent memory. Their efforts in raising a family of 8 was a struggle but gave me a framework for the future of my life. Hopefully my Son and Daughter have good memories of myself and their Mom and build a better life for them.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Wow, family of 8 is incredible. Can't imagine the sacrifice that took.

I became ambivalent about "thumbs up" or commenting. I can't bring myself to touch the thought of "thumbs up". This sobering topic broke my heart, Kane Brother. Many hugs to you, Good Man, Good Son, Good Husband, Good Dad.

Appreciate your parents while they are still here and hopefully make time to see them so they can see the boys

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, we try. We were over there this weekend.

Love the tribute to your Mom and Dad. We aren't promised tomorrow and it is so important to share love and appreciation all the time. So glad your dad is okay after the car accident.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

So happy he's okay. And agree that it's important to share love and appreciation all the time.

It might be a Hawaiian/Japanese thing. My mom was very generous. Lots of care packages sent to the mainland with all of my favorites. I miss her. Thank you for this video.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I would get those boxes almost weekly. Loved the snacks to share with my roommates.

Such a nice tribute to honor your parents. It was tough losing my parents. Lost my dad first. I had so much respect for him. I felt so lonely when he left us. My mom died 3 years later but had dementia. It felt like I was slowly losing her due to her not remembering who I was over the final years. When her dementia got worse, I had a mom but it felt like I didn’t have one. I hope she knew that she meant the world to me. I miss them both dearly.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

The dementia is tough. Loss some family members to that. It's them, but not them at the same time.

Love the tribute. I believe that it's important to express your feelings when your loved one are still alive to appreciate it. Documenting the talk story sessions are really important. I wish I had recorded more especially when they remembered growing up and the generational family dynamics. Wishing all of you many more years to love on each other and create beautiful memories ❤❤❤

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad I have videos of them just talking about growing up. I'll eventually forget all the stories they shared, but hearing it in their own words will be priceless.

Hello, Chris! So happy to know that your father is doing well.🕊🙏🌞

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad too. He was up and ready to go back to work. Told him to take it easy.

@deborahclark2844

2 ай бұрын

@@HelloFromHawaii You're absolutely right!🕊🙏

It’s a mom thing for-sure we like to buy all the favorites for the kids!

So weird I remember my parents and grandparents voices thanks for reminding me!

3:37 I know this is more about your dad, but what you mentioned about your mom is so relatable. And I'm not sure if it's just an Asian mom thing or moms in general, but yeah, once she knows you like something, she's going to get it for you again, and in greater quantities! Some Asian vloggers make videos specifically on this topic, and commenters from other ethnicities cite the same thing! Pretty sure YOU and your wife will do the same thing, too!

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Good to know not just my Mom. There were times she bought me kakimochi every other weekend. lol

Chris, I can totally relate - my mom is exactly like your mom. It's hard to refuse all the snacks that are given! Your tribute to your dad hit a chord with me. My dad and I exchanged emails and it has been a year since I have lost him. I don't have my email exchange partner. I treasure all those emails saved and you will too!

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and sorry for your loss. I hope you've kept all those old emails, though. I'd imagine it will be like stepping back in time and reliving those past conversations.

@sshima2323

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Chris. I have majority of the emails. It helps me as I go through the process.

Beautiful tribute, Chris. You're so blessed to be so loved and thought of so often by your mom and dad. Just curious, does dad text? Hehe. He's so cute with his emails. Thanks for sharing! This was uplifting to hear in light of all the negative news in Hawaii.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

He just started texting. But the catalog of emails will be great to look back on.

Blessed be the fruit of his Glory ✨🤗💜 Dad's well✨🤗💜 your mom is an angel 😇 and ah soldier 🫶🫶🫶💯 an still going Amen 💜✨💜

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

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I’m without both of mine and it’s very very hard not one day goes by without me thinking of them just enjoy them that’s all I can say spend time and relish!

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Great advice. I still think about my grandparents every day.

Enjoy every moment with them, Chris. Trust.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

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Bra this is some good,real stuff! Your maturity and candor is incredible, thank you for sharing!👍🤙

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Mahalo 🤙

This was an awesome video!

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

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Great video 👍sorry to hear about your dad. Glad he is 👌. I feel guilty after watching your video. I was really close to my mom always. I grew up in makiki Oahu in the 80s My dad passed away when I was 6. Ever since I got married and my wife had our daughter. My mom and I have no contact for few yr . I think she have dementia haven’t seen her granddaughter and thinks my wife and I are stealing her possessions. Sadly I don’t kno how to resolve this problem 😢love all your content

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing and sorry to hear about your mom. I'm not sure how I'd deal with something like that. Maybe just sharing stories of your mom with your daughter so she'll have something to remember.

Thank you for creating this video and sharing such intimate details about your life. One thing that struck me was losing the memory of someone's voice. My dad passed away nearly 30 years ago. My sister recently sent me some videos that she had taken at family gatherings when her children were young and he was alive. I was a startled when I didn't recognize my dad's voice. For all these years, I can see him in photos and in my head, but his voice was long gone. Your videos will be incredible mementos. I'm originally from Maui and have lived in Seattle for almost 40 years. I very much enjoy your videos and greatly appreciate your thoughtful perspectives. Thank you.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing. Yes, the voice thing is so strange to me. I can't remember my grandparents' voices, but I know what they looked like. I don't want to forget what my parents sounded like.

I get why it's hard to talk about. But both you and them and your little guys will love it down the line. It's a hard thing to talk about but worthwhile.

Hi Chris, Thanks for the vlog! Glad to hear your Dad is doing okay. My parents are older too. They need daily care, especially my Mom. Good thing my sister and 2 of my brothers are near enough to help. I'm trying to get back more often, but I wish it could be more. My Dad really appreciates when I call him. So I try to do that often just to talk story. I think that is the main thing is making the time for them to be a part of their lives while we can.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Glad you are able to talk story with him. I think parents like that. I know I'll appreciate it one day with my boys.

I always tell my friend's, take pictures, take pictures, take pictures ... and now, videos, videos, videos!!! Silly stuff, family stuff, any kind talk story stuff!

Your parents did a great job raising you. You are a loving, caring son and in turn, are a loving parent. It's great that you let them know now how much you love them, while they are still here with you.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I didn't want to wait until it was too late.

Chris, Thanks for this video 😊. It makes me think of my Auntie and Uncle 😢. My cousins lost their parents within two years of each other. I appreciate my parents and blessed to still have them around. I will always remember when my Mom and I went to Maui for Christmas in 2017. We had so much fun 😊❤. Taking both my parents to the sunflower fields in Waialua back in July 2019. I’m glad they supported me with my endeavors .

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing about your Maui trip. Glad to hear that your parents are still around.

Very touching video Chris. Enjoy every second you can with your parents while they are still here. I have lost both of mine. They were very special people. I have tons of great memories of them. But when they are gone they are gone and we can't bring them back. I'm proud of your for sharing this video with us and especially them. I'm sure they are very proud of you. Blessings to you and your family.

You are so lucky. I lost my folks and brother at the age of 18 so l never got to know them as an adult. May your folks have many more wonderful prosperous years ahead of them.

Chris, it’s good that you’re with your parents. They’re the most important and precious people in your life. Let your kids enjoy their grandparents. That makes them happy and special. As your kids get older spend some quality time with them and your wife. I’ve been blessed to have a wonderful wife and son’s. We’ve been married for 46 years going on 47 this year. We both loss our parents. First my father-in- law, then my mother-in-law. As for me I loss my mom in 2016 and it’s the last time I’ve been back to Hawaii. I loss my dad in 2023. He was 93 years old. I couldn’t make it back home because my wife was really ill. I’m thinking about all the things you’re saying hit the spot for me. As a husband, father and my wife and I are over 70 years old, life goes by so quickly so enjoy your time with your parents, your wife, and your children. Mahalo Chris.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing. At 93, that's a full life. And yes, I'll make sure to spend quality time with my kids and wife.

We need to get in the habit of saying: I love you. I say that to my grandchildren 13, 9 and 6 every morning and they would respond. I say ILY to their parents too. One can never tell the future and it would be sad if your love one past and you lament not saying the three most beautiful words.

Glad to hear your dad is okay, thank goodness. And what a lovely tribute to your parents. Your post made me smile. Thank you.

Parents are incredible ❤❤😊

Love this ❤enjoy your parents

Aloha! It is with deep appreciation that I heard the cherishing of your Mom and Dad. When my Dad died, I wrote and delivered his eulogy (he had just turned 90). My Mom (87) was very moved by it all. A couple of days later, she asked me if I were going to do that for her. I said yes. She said: “Can you do it now so that I can listen to you and know what it will feel like?” In that moment, it felt like I had been stabbed in the chest. I was not ready for my Mom to go. I said ‘yes’…. and no matter how many times I tried to write… I could not do it. The grief was unbearable…. And so, my Mom died never having heard what I had to say. Yes, I know she knew AND I could not validate what she needed. I ended up posting that eulogy on my blog so that it would ‘feel’ ever present and in the world. I wonder if she reads my blog… :) So, mahalo, Chris, for daring… and for the courage that it takes to embrace such finality in the ’now’ of the moment we’re in. I wish I had done that… and I know that I can only be the fullness of who I am, in the moment that I’m in. No regrets and, clearly, there will be none for you.

Thank you for sharing, Chris, that was beautiful!

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🤙

Spend all the time you can. I took my Mom to all the museums in Los Angeles and my Dad. My Dad only wanted to Return to Mexico and make his house and retire. We did that , the house was two stories. The town Hijlotiepec Mexico, my parents lived ten great years, their dreams have been fullfilled. My Mom past first then My Dad returned to California and he lived another six years. both parents lived their dream. My only family now is Seicho no ie Gardena My brothers and sisters.. 😅

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Glad they were able to live out their dreams. 🤙

Youʻre lucky your parents were there for you as a kid. My parents barely wanted to spend time with their kids. Even as seniors today they still just do their own thing. They never did do anything for family traditions so we barely even know our parents. Good for you.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I guess every family is different. Some are close and others aren't, for whatever reason.

I touched Thumbs Up. Have to. Important thoughts. Transfer of Thoughts.

@HelloFromHawaii

Ай бұрын

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My dad died 10 years ago he had dementia but we had fun. My dad made a difference in a lot of people's lives working at Nuuanu Y. My mom is still alive. Maybe I could be going home to work and spend her last years of her life with her. We will see if things work out.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Or just maybe a phone call every now and then. I'm sure your mom would appreciate it.

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@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I don't really have much to say about that, but thanks for the recommendation. 🤙

LUKE 12 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. _____ Biblegateway

Chris…..some of us enjoy our work, the challenges, the responsibilities!! Slackers…….however can’t comprehend that!!!

My mom died in 2014.

@HelloFromHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Ten years. I'm sure it's still tough.

@CutePanties

2 ай бұрын

@@HelloFromHawaii I loved her. The only person I could trust.