08/15/2023
My friend Ernest:). Hello Friends,
Id like to introduce my friend Ernest Puaa 🙂 He is one of the kindest gentle humans I have ever had the privilege to meet.We met in 2020 when he married Ashley Spicer and I. The first time we spoke was over the phone I was sad to get married because most of my family couldn't make it. He immediately jumped into dad mode and took the place I wish my own father filled, he sang beautiful songs for Ashley and I. We said prayers together and became friends (screw that we became Ohana). Ive never felt so much love for a stranger. I was just a voice on the phone and this man took me in like one of his own.
When we finally met he was even more incredible.. The first thing he did was give a hug in a true fathers embrace. It was something I've never felt before and I loved it. I am forever grateful for this man. he made our wedding incredible. He poured his heart and soul for us 😞 It was amazing!
Fast forward 2021.. I finally had the chance to meet his wife Lisa Puaa and she was absolutely amazing. We all went out to dinner and had the most amazing time. I felt so much love and acceptance it was overwhelming. I am so blessed to have met such amazing humans:) Since then Ashley and I look forward to coming back to Maui and seeing them.
This last trip I was lucky.. I finally got to take an image of the man I have been telling everyone about.. And here he is:)
As you all know Maui suffered the worst tragedy in decades. Families lost their homes, businesses and some lost their lives. This is the most heartbreaking thing Ashley and I have ever felt. The amount of loss these amazing souls have endured is unfathomable.. There is no words to describe it other than tragic.
Ernest and Lisas kids lost their home and need some help. It doesnt have to be some crazy amount.. Just some help.. Anything.. Please.. I have been given so much from these amazing people and would love to help give back:)
This is their go fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/family-on-maui-hawaii?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
I love you all 🙂 let's give a little aloha!
Venmo: -puaa