“Hanai” Hānai : To raise, rear, feed, nourish and sustain. This was written by my husband's (Kaipo Midro's) Grandfather, George Furtado. (1927-2018) Dedicated to ... These stories and my life has been dedicated to my wife Emily, son Burton and daughter Michele. I am especially grateful to have been “Hanai” to my Aunty Lydia Huddy Gomez and Uncle Domingo. It was because of the unconditional love and support from them that I have reached my level of success. I am writing of my memories in the hopes that my Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren will learn to appreciate my efforts to raise them to another level. To my Grandmother and Grandfather Kamaile who taught me to always appreciate what I have rather than what I wanted in life. To my dearest cousin Lydia Leinani Gomez Nakatsuji, my heartfelt Aloha for her unconditional love. With acknowledgement to the Honorable William H. Huddy, who was the first magistrate Judge of the county of Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii. For Aunt...
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