Until we meet again…

“Hana” & “Warabigami” – Rimi Natsukawa and Jake Shimabukuro

My grandparents have all passed away.  As I reflect on them and their generation who faced racism, death, and so much struggle, I feel deep gratitude.  They helped to change the United States to make it better for the unborn generations to come such as mine.  To my grandparents and their generation: “Okage sama de.  Because of your sacrifice and love, I am who I am.  Domo arigatou gozaimashita.” 

Below is a mix of two songs, “Hana” & “Warabigami” sang by Rimi Natuskawa with ukulele music by Hawaii’s own Jake Shimabukuro.  I dedicate this song to my grandparents and their generation for everything they have done for us.  “Hana” means flower and “Warabigami” is about a young child born into this world.  The Issei (first) and Nisei (second)  generations sacrificed for us, the unborn children in their thoughts.  I pray to them. 

Grandma and grandpa Sakai and grandma and grandpa Karamatsu, I miss you.  Until we meet again.