Yolanthy Foua Thompson Kanahele
July 4, 1936 - September 13, 1991
Looking through my lens at this mother and daughter filled my heart with so much emotion for some reason. It's been 21 years since my mom passed away, but it seems like it was just yesterday when my mom would come home from work, head straight for the shower, powdered and lotion herself before throwing on her lava lave and walking to the living room with a tall glass of iced water to finally sit and relax as the sun was settling in. I would lay next to her, put my head on her lap and she would start playing with my hair as she looked out the window to enjoy the closing of yet another beautiful day. The scent of her powder and lotion was the aromatherapy I grew up with. My mom was a beautiful woman; strong-willed, but gentle when she needed to be. She put her foot down alright, but she did it to teach us respect. I have seen her many times on her knees only catching phrases here and there about how grateful she was for her family, her children, for our health and strength and for blessing her family with what was needed. She was full of wisdom and strived daily to teach her children to be God-fearing honest adults. As they say, nobody's perfect and my mom was far from it, but she did her best with what she knew. I love and miss you Mom!=)
