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Second Chances – By David Welty

May 21, 2010Grandparentschildren, Dads, early childhood development, gooddad, grandchildren, Grandfather, Grandmother, grandparent, loving spirit, parenting support, Starts at Home, Support for ParentsCarl Okuyama

Second Chances – Written by David Welty

Grandpa Carl and John enjoying our “Second Changes” that Welty is referring to; it is such a joy to be with the new and growing family.

It’s not very often that we get a second chance in life. When we have raised our children and we have aged, we tend to look back and more often than not wish we had spent a little more time listening and playing with our children. As we all know they just grew too fast and many of us feel that there were many missed opportunities.

The older we get, the more we realize what is truly important….it certainly isn’t a big career, fancy cars or a big house. It is the joy and love that comes with family and to those of us that God blesses with grandchildren, we truly do get a second chance. We now can take all day to listen and play with our children’s children.

The short temper that some of us had as parents seems to completely disappear and spending time with our grandchildren becomes a joy with true unconditional love. Our grandchildren believe grandma and grandpa know everything and can do anything. We all know this will soon pass too quickly, however we are embracing our second chances while they last.

Na Himeni – A Family Event

May 10, 2010Events for Familieschildren, Dads, grandparents, hilo missionary church, leon malia, moms, ParentingCarl Okuyama

Welcome to Na Himeni

Community Service With Aloha

In these economic times, our government simply doesn’t have enough funds to maintain community facilities like schools and parks for our children and families. What a privilege to show God’s love in action by working together as one church to serve the East Hawaii community. The Bible says that many hands make light work and the joy of the Lord is our strength. Let’s work together for East Hawaii and have great fun and fellowship at the same time. Let’s show our congregations that it is fun and a joy to serve!

May 29 service will be at Keaukaha Elementary School

June 4 service will be at Waiakea High School and at various county parks.

`Ohana and Keiki Fair, Saturday June 5th: In this economy it is difficult for many families to go out for a day of food and fun. What a joy it is that we can provide this for them and show children and families how much God loves them! The purpose of the “Children’s Fair” is to have a fun and wholesome event for the entire family with free food, free entertainment with Leon & Malia, and free games and prizes.

Evening Events: It is difficult for many families financially to take the family out to dinner for a night of wholesome fun and entertainment. What a privilege to show God’s Love to families by creating this time for them! Each night there will be a free dinner for the first 500 people. Thursday June 3rd will be “Youth/College” night where the entire family can watch high octane Youth/College groups worship, dance and do dramas. Friday June 4th will be Ethnic Night with groups worshipping Jesus with the songs and dances of their cultures. Saturday Night is Contemporary/Gospel/Hymns Night with some of the best worship teams in Hawaii performing. There will also be food and craft booths in a fun carnival atmosphere.

Please join with us in showing God’s Love to East Hawaii while having a blast together! For more information call Hilo Missionary Church at: 959-9211.

Parenting – Free “G” Rated Children Videos Rentals Announced

April 13, 2010Parenting, VideosDads, early childhood development, education, Free, Free G Rated Video Rentals, gooddad, grandchildren, loving spirit, Parenting, parenting support, Preschool, Support for Parents, Video RentalsCarl Okuyama

Hilo, Hawaii – Wiki-Wiki Video introduced a Free Children’s Video Rental Program starting Sunday April 11, 2010. The company placed a newspaper coupon on the front cover of the city’s weekly TV Guide magazine “Remote”, published by the Hawaii Tribune Herald. The program provides safe entertainment and educational materials for parents and children.

The company plans to continue this program and hopes it will grow. The program is available at two stores in Hilo and Puna on the weekends, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Weekends were selected as not in interfere with children’s school programs. The programs promotes and encourages parent and children bonding and allows children to choose a free “G” Rated video in a select category of the store when accompanied by a parent or adult.

The program is in partnership with a new start up group “Starts at Home” that encourage parenting and teaching children a wide variety of concepts before the age of seven (7).

Wiki-Wiki Video is a division of Sure Save Super Markets, Ltd. For further information please call (808) 959-5060. A copy of the video coupon is attached, and can be redeemed when printed with this blog article.

Thanks for Helping Parents and Children

April 9, 2010About Us, Contact Us, The Organizationchildren, Dads, early childhood development, family, loving spirit, Marriage, moms, Parenting, Support for Parents, wifeCarl Okuyama

Starts at Home is a family centered organization. We are encouraged by the help from organizations and individuals, and appreciate those who are helping parents and children in our communities, our children are the future coming. If you would like to help or would like additional information contact us. Carl and Amy Okuyama/ 1346 Kilikina Street/ Hilo, Hawaii 96720/ Phone (808) 937-4392 /e-mail startsathome@hotmail.com

Supporting Affiliates and Organizations:

Bill Walters, W.H. Shipman Ltd.,

Carl & Amy Okuyama, Wiki Wiki Mart

Charlotte Kaide, HELP Ohana International

Chris Leonard, New West Broadcasting, KWXX, B-97, K-PUA

Cynthia Antonio-Honma, Ken’s Towing

Ida K. Smith, Best Friend Camp, Isaac Hale Park, Kalapana, Hawaii.

James Nishimoto, HRC Company

John & Gail Kimura, J.K. Electric Company, Retired

K-CIF, FM Radio Station, Hilo, Hawaii

LAVA 105 FM Radio, Hilo Hawaii

Leonard Mukai, PhD. www.NoParentingProblems.com