Remembering

Around Maelani's birthday I always go back to her care pages and reread those thoughts, feelings and updates we wrote during those 16 days. I don't want to forget. I don't want to think I remembered, but only to find out I was remembering a dream. I am glad to have those posts from days that were a blurr to me. 16 days I cherish, but are also painful. I was reading the "Kiss for Maelani" post and wanted to share it here to remind everyone that Maelani continues to live in acts of kindness and in our hearts. 3:33

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Kiss for Maelani"

Posted Nov 3, 2010 1:47pm

Mommy and Daddy have always had a tradition of kissing whenever we notice that the clock reads 11:11. Even when we are at work, or apart for another reason, it has become our habit to blow each other a little kiss if the clock should ever read 11:11 when we see it.

We simply do not know that Maelani will ever leave the NICU. But we know that regardless of her outcome, she will not be forgotten, and we will see to it that she lives on, be it in the flesh, or in spirit through us and through our daily actions. We insist that this world become a better place because of Maelani Rose. For this reason, we would like to share with you all a story from a couple of days ago.

A couple of nights ago, Daddy and Mommy were catching a few Z's when Daddy was having a beautiful dream about his daughter growing up, full of life and full of spirit. She was a very happy child, with a big bright smile and a beautiful blonde curls. Mommy, Daddy, and Little Maelani were all together and very happy in this dream.

Daddy's alarm on his phone was inadvertently set from the night before, and had been going off for a couple minutes playing the "celestial harp" alarm. When Daddy awoke from this lovely dream about his family of three, the clock read 3:33.

We decided at this point that henceforth, when we see a clock that reads 3:33, we will "Kiss for Maelani." As such, she will not ever be forgotten, and will continue to bring us smiles in our lives. With every "Kiss for Maelani," we will spend just a few seconds to reflect upon that which is positive in our lives, think of Maelani Rose, and be grateful for all the gifts we have been given.

If you have been touched by Maelani Rose, we invite you to give your love ones a "Kiss for Maelani" along with us. You do not have to wait by the clock until it turns 3:33, but when you should happen to see it by chance, briefly reflect upon the positives in your life, kiss a loved one who is nearby, or if no loved one is nearby, blow a loved one a kiss from afar.

Please note, that the bylaws of the "Kiss for Maelani" program prohibit any fighting, arguing, or disputes to continue with a loved one once a "Kiss for Maelani" has been declared at 3:33. Maelani will have nothing to do with this negativity, and after a "Kiss for Maelani" such negativity must be ceased immediately.

Maelani welcomes all of her friends and followers to participate. We hope that Maelani will not only have a positive impact on our lives, but some of yours as well. Please feel free to pass this message along to whomever you like!