4/6/16
After just a few months of preparation in moving to Hawaii, Kurt and Kevin finally made it there. A friend of mine , Ariel, met them there for fun and adventure.
They had planned to settle in Hilo but it rained a lot, which kept them from the ocean so it defeated the purpose of living near the beach. Problems with allergies and eczema necessitate ocean dipping regularly.
4/14/16
After 7 days in Hilo, they went to Maui. They met a lady at the bus stop who told them to go to Oahu because that is where the jobs are and they have a better bus system.
While in Maui, they went to Lahaina to see their friend. It reminded them of a tropical Breckenridge.
There were lots of high-end tourists and resorts.
4/19/16
They decided to try out Oahu. Ariel went back home to Texas and K & K checked into a cheap hotel in Waikiki on their first night. The city is bustling and full of tourists. Hotels are very expensive, and the cheaper ones were all booked for the weekend. Eventually, they ended up in a male dorm at a hostel. There are buses alright but they are crowded, and it takes some time to get from point A to point B. It is costly to eat, and farmers' market is nowhere to be found.
Their money was going down fast, and Kevin's eczema flared up. He also cut his foot on a sharp rock when he dipped in the ocean. The fear of contracting staph added to the list of worries.
4/21/16
Kurt:
Well this trip is going terrible
Pinky:
Keep your eyes on God who owns Hawaii. Don't let the spirit of fear & doubt affect you.
I prayed for you on my lunch break. I did not eat. There will be a breakthrough soon.
That afternoon, Kurt was hired as a craftsman by Build Oahu, a Custom Homes Contractor. Perfect for Kurt, who likes fine carpentry.
Things brightened up for Kurt. Next, he bought a motorcycle one block away from where he was.
Finally, he found a shared room with a monthly rental.
In 36 hours he had a job, transportation and a place to live! HalleluYah!
4/23/16
Kevin returned to Maui in Kahului. This was what he said, "so much better to be in Maui, not so crazy here."
I was updating my family in the Philippines about the boys' situation in Hawaii when my Stepmother, Lingling, informed me that she has cousins in Maui. She notified them of his arrival.
When Kevin got off the plane, he checked the ads for bicycles and there was a newly posted one for sale. He rode the bus and went straight to the seller to buy it.
Pastor Bong and Darlene (Lingling's cousins) offered Kevin a place to stay while looking for a job. They also provided meals for free. He is a Pastor of Maui Philippine Baptist Church.
God took care of Kevin's most pressing need.
Bobby (Dad) on 4/27/16:
Yesterday, I was stressed-out about Kurt having mechanical problems with the used Motorcycle he just purchased. I couldn't bear the thought of him being stranded in a big unfamiliar city, and losing his money from a bad purchase. Alone in my car I prayed out loud to GOD to send someone to help Kurt.
Then this message from Honolulu:
" The bike was clicking so bad after work. I raced to Montgomery Motorsports and made it there with thirty minutes to spare. The master link in the chain was stretched and jumping teeth. All the techs were getting ready to go home but i offered a big tip if anyone could get it done. This one tech did it and i was gonna tip him 80 bucks, but he refused my tip! I insisted he take it but he wouldn't. Now the bike rides like a dream."
5/2/16 Pinky (Mom):
I have fasted on & off throughout the week but I fasted and prayed again on this day specifically praying for Kevin's job. I got a call from Kevin the same evening telling me, he was hired by Whole Foods. This is perfect for him because that is where he gets his food to keep his eczema from breaking out. He will get discounts on food and there is a ladder that he can climb if he wants to be in management someday.
HalleluYah! My praises to my LORD and King, Who owns Hawaii. Anything is possible with our God.
Transportation, Housing, Job, God provided all!
8/9/16
The boys' skin have cleared up and they have proven that ocean water does really help with eczema along with organic food.
Kurt in Oahu have acquired a surf board, a van, signed up for health insurance, renewed his skydiving license and bought a complete skydiving gear.
Kevin is still with Whole Foods, found a permanent place to live in a nice neighborhood for $700/month for a studio apartment, all bills paid. He bought a motorcycle and a surfboard. He surfs with his friend Mark who lives in Lahaina, Maui.
We took them to Dallas Love Field Airport with only small packs on their back 4 months ago.
After just a few months of preparation in moving to Hawaii, Kurt and Kevin finally made it there. A friend of mine , Ariel, met them there for fun and adventure.
They had planned to settle in Hilo but it rained a lot, which kept them from the ocean so it defeated the purpose of living near the beach. Problems with allergies and eczema necessitate ocean dipping regularly.
4/14/16
After 7 days in Hilo, they went to Maui. They met a lady at the bus stop who told them to go to Oahu because that is where the jobs are and they have a better bus system.
While in Maui, they went to Lahaina to see their friend. It reminded them of a tropical Breckenridge.
There were lots of high-end tourists and resorts.
4/19/16
They decided to try out Oahu. Ariel went back home to Texas and K & K checked into a cheap hotel in Waikiki on their first night. The city is bustling and full of tourists. Hotels are very expensive, and the cheaper ones were all booked for the weekend. Eventually, they ended up in a male dorm at a hostel. There are buses alright but they are crowded, and it takes some time to get from point A to point B. It is costly to eat, and farmers' market is nowhere to be found.
Their money was going down fast, and Kevin's eczema flared up. He also cut his foot on a sharp rock when he dipped in the ocean. The fear of contracting staph added to the list of worries.
4/21/16
Kurt:
Well this trip is going terrible
Pinky:
Keep your eyes on God who owns Hawaii. Don't let the spirit of fear & doubt affect you.
I prayed for you on my lunch break. I did not eat. There will be a breakthrough soon.
That afternoon, Kurt was hired as a craftsman by Build Oahu, a Custom Homes Contractor. Perfect for Kurt, who likes fine carpentry.
Things brightened up for Kurt. Next, he bought a motorcycle one block away from where he was.
Finally, he found a shared room with a monthly rental.
In 36 hours he had a job, transportation and a place to live! HalleluYah!
4/23/16
Kevin returned to Maui in Kahului. This was what he said, "so much better to be in Maui, not so crazy here."
I was updating my family in the Philippines about the boys' situation in Hawaii when my Stepmother, Lingling, informed me that she has cousins in Maui. She notified them of his arrival.
When Kevin got off the plane, he checked the ads for bicycles and there was a newly posted one for sale. He rode the bus and went straight to the seller to buy it.
Pastor Bong and Darlene (Lingling's cousins) offered Kevin a place to stay while looking for a job. They also provided meals for free. He is a Pastor of Maui Philippine Baptist Church.
God took care of Kevin's most pressing need.
Bobby (Dad) on 4/27/16:
Yesterday, I was stressed-out about Kurt having mechanical problems with the used Motorcycle he just purchased. I couldn't bear the thought of him being stranded in a big unfamiliar city, and losing his money from a bad purchase. Alone in my car I prayed out loud to GOD to send someone to help Kurt.
Then this message from Honolulu:
" The bike was clicking so bad after work. I raced to Montgomery Motorsports and made it there with thirty minutes to spare. The master link in the chain was stretched and jumping teeth. All the techs were getting ready to go home but i offered a big tip if anyone could get it done. This one tech did it and i was gonna tip him 80 bucks, but he refused my tip! I insisted he take it but he wouldn't. Now the bike rides like a dream."
5/2/16 Pinky (Mom):
I have fasted on & off throughout the week but I fasted and prayed again on this day specifically praying for Kevin's job. I got a call from Kevin the same evening telling me, he was hired by Whole Foods. This is perfect for him because that is where he gets his food to keep his eczema from breaking out. He will get discounts on food and there is a ladder that he can climb if he wants to be in management someday.
HalleluYah! My praises to my LORD and King, Who owns Hawaii. Anything is possible with our God.
Transportation, Housing, Job, God provided all!
8/9/16
The boys' skin have cleared up and they have proven that ocean water does really help with eczema along with organic food.
Kurt in Oahu have acquired a surf board, a van, signed up for health insurance, renewed his skydiving license and bought a complete skydiving gear.
Kevin is still with Whole Foods, found a permanent place to live in a nice neighborhood for $700/month for a studio apartment, all bills paid. He bought a motorcycle and a surfboard. He surfs with his friend Mark who lives in Lahaina, Maui.
We took them to Dallas Love Field Airport with only small packs on their back 4 months ago.
Kevin's motorcycle
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