Recently a friend who I have known for 53 years, all the way back to Lahaina, lost her home to the fire. Just about everything she owned in this life was wiped out...gone forever. She was able to relocate to Wailuku and live with a relative, and then into her own home. In addition to this, it was soon discovered that her niece had a rare form of cancer, and soon after passed away. I am on Oahu and was able to call Maui Green Gardens and was able to speak with the owner, Quirino Hipoloti. Over the phone I ordered a Puakenikeni tree from his nursery to commemorate my friends niece and he hand delivered it to her doorstep. I thank Mr Hipoloti for all his kindness, and all done over the phone with the aloha spirit. read more