Things at the Akana home have been enjoyable, relaxing and quiet, with some social events that proved to be long overdue. A house full of boys is a challenge at times, mostly in keeping up with laundry and meals. Three gallons of milk a week!  

Kyle will enter the 10^th grade next year at Campbell High School. He is presently attending summer school with a 95% average in English. He goes to Derby football clinic every weekend and is even pounding the gym with mom and dad. He is growing so fast. Though he resists my daily hugs and kisses, he does let me get close to him when tracing the sign of the cross on his forehead, lips and heart. I am losing my charm with him, but not the other two.  

Brock is entering the 7^th grade next year and will be going to Ilima Intermediate School. He enjoys singing, basketball and dancing. He continues to be fascinated by the effects of popping, robot and slow motion dance. After traumatizing his two front teeth in May, Dr. Torigoe will be finishing up the long lengthy process this week that will keep Brock’s teeth temporarily in place until he reaches age 18.  

Bradley is my energizer bunny who loves tae kwon do, capoeira, and break dancing. He moves into the 5^th grade this year at Kaimiloa Elementary School. His favorite question this summer has been, “Are we going somewhere today?” Hoping to land another day at the Fun Factory, or the movies, or golfing. He and his brother Brock has been kept busy with Kumon lessons in math, and home reading and writing. 

Life as a wife and mother has been pure enjoyment. It is truly my greatest calling in life. John has been on vacation the whole month of June, affording us the time to engage in fun activities as a family. Highlights were our 12^th Anniversary, Father’s Day, going to Kapolei’s water park, beach, pool, movies, camping, canoeing, golfing, gym, surfing, walking, volleyball and making t-shirts. As far as spring cleaning, we’ve accomplished half our month’s goal.  

Our family life is held together with spiritual glue that cements us to God through family prayer time, Sunday evening Mass, morning mass, and especially our Thursday community night at the Matsuda’s.  

My husband and children mean the world to me. Someday I shall write a song about them.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

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