Ohana

Charlie’s operation was his level of knowledge. His I.Q. skyrocketed in only a week. “You’re coming along fast, Charlie,” (Keyes, 230). Incidentally, this quote was said by Miss Kinnian, Charlie’s teacher, about a month after the operation was performed. A month later and Charlie had learned about punctuation and had successfully started using it in his reports. Charlie was picking up fairly quickly which pleased everybody working in the lab. Thanks to the operation, Charlie was now brighter, which is all he wanted. He got what he wanted, and could not be happier. This is a major reward because he was happy, and he was able to show people what he could do. Although, Charlie’s higher I.Q. was not the only good to come out of his operation. “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten,” (Lilo and Stitch). Charlie Gordon does not have any family members that keep in touch with him or check up on him, so the next best thing is friends. Charlie did not have many friends before the operation, but he was not fully aware of this because of his mental disability. After the operation he was very close with his doctors, Miss Kinnian and even Algernon. In the time following the operation Charlie had the following thought, “My landlady Mrs. Flynn is very worried about me,” (Keyes, 242). Not only does this quote from the book show how close Charlie has grown to certain people, but also how much people care about him. In fact, this was after the operations effects…

When you grow up neglected of both parents in the house it can be hard on a child. Not everyone has the glory of a whole family, I am one of those kids. You search for having that wholeness that you see with everyone else’s family, even though you know it’s not possible. It might sound strange to some people but it’s powerful to me, the movie Lilo and Stitch holds my favorite quote and one of the reasons I value my family. Lilo states, “Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left…

island where the ordinary is extraordinary. A luau, a glimpse of the aloha spirit that brings guest and islanders in a memorable setting. Experience what it means to have an Ohana; a unique extending love to everyone. Take part of the many adventures which are fun for all ages, whether a romantic getaway or a family vacation. When it comes to vacation destinations Hawaii is an unforgettable trip and worth the investment. Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands. Back in the…

Ohana The first day entering this world, we see what we consider to be “family.” A mom, a dad, and one or two siblings. They are the people we know. We go to them for comfort. We go to them in triumph. We go to them whenever. They are family. Family is there in times of need, sorrow, happiness... so what’s to say someone who provides those needs isn’t family. Who says that a tattered old piece of paper, decides who we call family. Is this really what family is? As a child a popular…

Delightful Ohana Tattoos – No One Get’s Left Behind “Ohana" means "family." "Family" means no one gets left behind." This quote is from the Disney movie Lilo and Stitch (2002). In this cute film, a little Hawaiian girl adopts a strange looking dog who is actually an alien. The word “Ohana” was made quite popular by this film and many people still chose to include it in their tattoo designs. Today we will look at these ohana tattoos in a little more detail. The word “ohana” is from the…

Ohana Means Family. Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind or Forgotten. My dad was a cop and my mom was a bartender who smoked pot. I use that line when asked about my parents. It’s also a good summation for my upbringing. “What were the best and worst parts of your day?” My mom asked my three sisters and me at dinner. “Being here with my family,” we joked. It wasn’t an acceptable answer for either part of the question, but past age five, I couldn’t even answer with that sarcastic response,…

stopped the bombing and all ordnance delivery exercises on Kaho‘olawe, but due to the continuous bombing of naval ships and destruction of the island the military believed nothing would be able to grow from the land (San Juan Jr 78). Adatchie Eaton speaker during the 1991 public hearing Says, “Once a geologist told me and other ohana members while clearing a grassy area for an ohana style garden. He said that he took dirt samples that read nothing will grow on this island. Since that time the…

This report is based on contacts with Marlon Luna, Hale Na`au Pono, RCG Dana Newman, Ohana Conference on 2-1-17, and Team Meetings on 1-18-17 and 2-22-17. A conference with Devin’s teacher is scheduled for 2-28-17. Devin is in a safe home and in good health. Previously, he was experiencing difficulty controlling his bowel movements. This is now under control. Regarding mental health issues, Devin has been receiving individual therapy from Dr. Michael D’Andre and has made positive progress.…

waiting for the results of my application for the program. I am going to strive to reach my dream of being a nurse. I want to know everything that I can in order to be a great nurse. Up to this day, the people whom I met when I first came to Hawaii still greets me whenever I see them (my father’s acquaintaces, my classmates from high school, and college). They make me feel like I am part of their family. When I was still in the Philippines, I learned from an animated movie that the word ohana…

Lilo and Stitch often exclaim, “Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” This Disney definition broadens the meaning of a family as Lilo, a young girl, includes Stitch, an alien from another planet, into her family. In a more lexical sense, family is the simplest group in a community, traditionally consisting of two parents that give care to their children. However, in today’s society, the definition of family stretches beyond just blood relations to include all…