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MOPS MONTHLY W A I K O L O A , H A W A I I

MONTHLY

NEWSLETTER

FOR MOTHERS OF

PRESCHOOLERS

next meeting

friday, january 20

9:30 am - 11:00 am

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this issue

farewell to becky

message from pastor lani

cookbooks

calendar

events / classes

reducing christmas stress

respiratory syncytial virus

techie tots

classifieds

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DECEMBER 2011

ALOHA BECKY A BITTERSWEET FAREWELL TO OUR FRIEND AND LEADER

“Packing up the dreams God planted

In the fertile soil of you

I can't believe the hopes He's granted

Means a chapter of your life is through

But we'll keep you close as always

It won't even seem you've gone

'Cause our hearts in big and small ways

Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever

If the Lord's the Lord of them

And a friend will not say never

'Cause the welcome will not end

Though it's hard to let you go

In the Father's hands we know

That a lifetime's not too long

To live as friends..." Lots of love and

luck to the Wallraff family as you set

on this new chapter in your life.”

Love Always, Jill

“Oh Becky... how wonderful it has been working with you at MOPS this

past year and a half! You showed up with such energy and enthusiasm that

first day I met you and little baby Reagan at the social at Beach 69! Next

thing you know, we were pregnant at the same time with Chloe and Reese

and we only got closer from then on. I love the way to stepped up to be the

MOPS coordinator when no one else could, even though you had a new-

born baby, a one-year old and a job!! What determination you had to keep this group

going!! You will surely be missed, but don't think you will be escaping us... we will be

praying for you and your family and I am sure we will be calling you often with 'MOPS

questions'!” Love, Tiffiny

“Becky, thank you so much for all that you and

your family have done for MOPS and for us as

individuals during your time in Ha-

waii. You, and your children, will be

sorely missed on Friday mornings.

Thank you for always being direct,

results-oriented, competitive, and

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“I had no idea what MOPS was. I had no friends. I was just a pregnant lady with

a wild toddler, new to the island of Hawaii. Becky was the first mom that I met

here. She introduced me to MOPS and encouraged me to come to meetings.

From there our friendship blossomed - it was as if I had known her for years. As

I became more involved with MOPS, I made more and more lasting relationships.

So Becky, thank you for making me feel welcomed and for helping me settle into

island life. You have become one of my closest friends and it's hard (really, really

hard) to see you move on, but I know we'll always be friends.”

Love You, Heather

When I first met Becky she seemed to me like a woman who must have had it pretty smooth and easy, as she always

seemed so 'together.' I was shocked when I found out she had two very young girls and juggles both a recruiting business

and the DCI company, not to mention taking on the hills of Waikoloa with a double stroller. As I have continued to get to

know Becky, I have been astounded at the composure and strength she can present when she may also be struggling with

something challenging in her personal life at the same time. A true warrior, I know she will take Florida by storm and

continue to amaze the new friends she will meet. Aloha, Becky! Thank you for the opportunity to join you on the steering

team, my fellow Lioness! ” - - Karyn

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give thanks

to the Lord,

for he is good!

his faithful love

endures forever.

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I recently read this article that just about

sums up Christmas for me . . .

A woman was out Christmas shopping with

her two children. After many hours of look-

ing at row after row of toys and everything

else imaginable, and after hours of hearing

both her children asking for everything they

saw on those many shelves, she finally

made it to the elevator with her two kids.

She was feeling what so many of us feel dur-

ing the holiday season time of the year:

overwhelming pressure to go to every party,

every housewarming, taste all the holiday

food and treats, getting that perfect gift for

every single person on our shopping list,

making sure we don't forget anyone on our

card list and the pressure of making sure we

respond to everyone who sent us a card.

Finally, the elevator doors opened and

there was already a crowd in the car. She

pushed her way into the car and dragged

her two kids in with her and all the bags of

stuff. When the doors closed, she couldn't

take it anymore and said, "Whoever started

this whole Christmas thing should be found,

strung up and shot."

From the back of the car everyone heard a

quiet calm voice respond, "Don't worry, we

already crucified Him." For the rest of the trip

down the elevator it was so quiet you could

have heard a pin drop.

This year, keep the One who started this

whole Christmas thing in your every thought,

deed, purchase and word.

Merry CHRISTmas & Happy New Year!

Pastor Lani

Pastor Lani’s Corner

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

MOPS COOKBOOKS

If you haven’t already picked your ‘first edition’ Waikoloa MOPS Cook-

book, well . . . It’s time. This isn’t your ordinary cookbook! It’s full of a

variety of dishes from Musubi and BLT Pasta to Salted Peanut Chews and

Powerhouse Mac N Cheese. There is something for everyone! THIS IS THE

PERFECT GIFT FOR THE HOST OF YOUR CHRISTMAS DINNER OR MAKE SOME-

ONE HAPPY WITH A GREAT STOCKING STUFFER!

All proceeds fund our Waikoloa MOPS meetings and activities.

Buy yours NOW - only $11.00

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so I recommend

having fun,

because there is

nothing better

for people in this

world than to eat,

drink, and enjoy life.

that way they will

experience some

happiness along

with all the hard

work God gives

them under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 8:15

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MEETINGS AND EVENTS

December 2011

MOPS MEETINGS

December 2 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Ornament Exchange / Secret Sister

December 16 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Topic - Taboo (Handling Sensitive Topics)

MOPS SOCIALS

December 10 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Waikoloa Christmas Parade

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LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

KINGS SHOPS FARMERS MARKET

www.waikoloabeachresort.com

Wednesdays @ 8:30AM - 2:00 PM

Waikoloa

MID-WEEK MARKET

www.annaranch.org

Wednesdays @ 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Waimea, Anna Ranch

HOMESTEAD FARMER’S MARKET

www.kamuela.com

Saturdays @ 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Waimea, Mile Marker 55

TOWN MARKET

www.kamuela.com

Saturdays @ 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Waimea, Parker School

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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MOPS Meeting

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Waimea

Christmas

Parade

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Waikoloa

Christmas

Parade

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Pastor Lani’s

Birthday!

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MOPS Meeting

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Merry

Christmas!

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Keeley Acosta’s

& Kristy Robles’

Birthday!

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New Year’s

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may the Lord

richly bless

both you and

your children.

Psalm 115:14

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KONA AERIALS

www.gymnasticshawaii.com

Saturday @ 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tumble Bears (1.5 -3 years)

Tuesday/Thursday @ 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Kinder Gym (4-5 years)


Kinder Gym (4-5 years)

Tuesday/Thursday @ 3:30 PM - 4:30PM

Mighty Mites (4-6 years)


Mighty Mites (4-6 years)

BREAST-FEEDING TALK STORY (WAIMEA)

www.fsswh.org

2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM

Family Support Services of West HI

WEST HAWAII DANCE ACADEMY (WAIMEA)

www.whdt.org

Fridays @ 4:00 PM

Dance (5-7 years)

WEST HAWAII DANCE ACADEMY (KONA)

www.whdt.org

Wednesday @ 3:30 PM

Dance (3 years)

Saturdays @ 8:30 AM

Dance (3 years)

JUNIOR MUSIC ACADEMY (KONA)

www.juniormusicacademy.com

All Days @ Various Times

Makin’ Music Class (0-3 years)

Keyboard, Singing, Guitar (4-10 years)

Free introductory class.

QUEENS MARKETPLACE


December 16 @ 6:00 PM

Movie Under the Stars:

“Jingle All the Way”



“Home Alone”



“Home Alone 2”



“Miracle on 34th Street”



“Ice Age 2”



“Ice Age 3”



“Percy Jackson & The Olympians”

QUEENS MARKETPLACE


December 17-18 @ 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Photo with Santa Claus

December 19-23 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Photo with Santa Claus

AMY HANAIALI'I AND SONNY LIM CONCERT

www.kahilutheatre.org


Kahilu Theatre in Waimea, $30/ticket

20TH ANNUAL HAWAII CHRISTMAS FAIR

www.konaweb.com

December 17 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea

ON WINGS OF LIGHT CONCERT

www.anelamusic.com


Christmas Concert in Kona, $15/ticket

HOLIDAY TREATS CONCERT

www.apachawaii.org


Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu, $12/ticket

FAMILY FUN

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you will conceive

and give birth

to a son,

and you will

name him Jesus.

Luke 1:31

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REDUCING CHRISTMAS STRESS BY ELLIE KAY OF THRIVINGFAMILY.COM

The "most wonderful time of the year" is sup-

posed to be a time of building family tradi-

tions. But somehow "peace on earth"

morphs into "rush in the city" when holiday

pressures rob us of cheer. The two top rea-

sons for stress at Thanksgiving and Christmas:

Over-spending/money issues

Lack of organization

If you start now, you can de-stress the holi-

days with this simple checklist that I created

for my household.

October

Jot notes for the annual Christmas letter.

Purchase Christmas cards or select a fami-

ly photo and order photo greeting cards.

Make a gift list, and check it twice. Substi-

tute baked goods for purchased presents

whenever possible. Consider giving a free

subscription to Thriving Family magazine.

Set a budget for the family and stick to it!

Help family members set realistic budgets

that do not contribute to credit card

debt.

Shop for bargain, clearance and price-

reduced gifts.

Begin making handmade presents.

November

Order return labels for Christmas cards or

print them on your computer.

Generate Christmas card list (remove

names that haven't responded in two

years); print mailing address labels for

sending cards.

Establish family traditions.

Write, copy, personalize and stuff

holiday letter.

Purchase, wrap and prepare presents

for mailing.

Place postage stamps on cards to mail

Dec. 1.

Shop food values for holiday baking.

Strategize one of the biggest shopping

days of the year, post-Thanksgiving Friday.

Look at sales ads in the Thanksgiving Day

newspaper, note the store's opening time,

list sales on gifts you want to buy, map the

stores you'll visit, select a shopping buddy

to go with you, purchase discounted gift

wrap, pray for wisdom while shopping and

avoid impulse buys.

December

Schedule holiday party baby sitters early

in the month.

Mail out-of-town gifts by Dec. 5.

Take small children to shop at the dollar

store.

Organize, prebake and freeze holiday

baking.

Wrap and label presents to put under the

tree.

Check items off your list so you don't over-

buy.

Complete shopping by Dec. 15 and stick

to your list!

Budget post-Christmas sales: non-

perishable teacher gifts and wrapping

paper, cards and decorations for next

year.

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the Lord nurses

them when they

are sick and

restores them

to health.

Psalm 41:3

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RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which caus-

es infection of the lungs and breathing pas-

sages, is a major cause of respiratory illness

in young children. In adults, it may only pro-

duce symptoms of a common cold, such as

a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, mild

headache, cough, fever, and a general

feeling of being ill. But in premature babies

and kids with diseases that affect the lungs,

heart, or immune system, RSV infections can

lead to other more serious illnesses. RSV is

highly contagious and can be spread

through droplets containing the virus when

someone coughs or sneezes. It also can live

on surfaces (such as countertops or door-

knobs) and on hands and clothing, so can

be easily spread when a person touches

something contaminated. RSV can spread

rapidly through schools and childcare cen-

ters. Babies often get it when older kids carry

the virus home from school and pass it to

them. Almost all kids are infected with RSV at

least once by the time they're 2 years old.

Preventing RSV

Because RSV can be easily spread by touch-

ing infected people or surfaces, frequent

hand washing is key in preventing its trans-

mission. Try to wash your hands after having

any contact with someone who has cold

symptoms. And keep your school-age child

with a cold away from younger siblings —

particularly infants — until the symptoms

pass.

Treating RSV

Fortunately, most cases of RSV are mild and

require no specific treatment from doctors.

Antibiotics aren't used because RSV is a virus

and antibiotics are only effective against

bacteria. Medication may sometimes be

given to help open airways. In an infant,

however, an RSV infection can be more seri-

ous and may require hospitalization so that

the baby can be watched closely, receive

fluids, and, if necessary, be treated for

breathing problems.

When to Call the Doctor

Call the doctor if your child has any of these

symptoms:

high fever with ill appearance

thick nasal discharge

worsening cough or cough that produces

yellow, green, or gray mucus

signs of dehydration

Seek immediate medical help if you feel

your child is having difficulty breathing or is

breathing very rapidly, is lethargic, or if his or

her lips or fingernails appear blue.

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Big Island Weddings

Pastor Lani Larrua

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Tiffiny - (808) 938-5651

Custom-made sugar cookies Made fresh in Waikoloa, Hawaii

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Tender, loving adult day care.

Ho’o Nani

www.hoonaniplace.com

808-887-6440

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Great Kids Clothes - Fantastic Prices

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Auntie Dee’s Tiny Tots

Dee Anne Thompson

Structured ● Educational

Childcare

(808) 640-9392

[email protected]

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www.bigislandmops.com

Mother’s Milk Kehau Kealoha RN

Intl. Board Certified Lactation Consultant

(808) 887-6659

www.mothers-milk.info

Jill Pires

808.756.0017

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