Maddy's Blessing

Maddy blessing 2/2/14 by Carlos Mozo

"I bless you with a name that you should be known by as Maddy Kahana Faye Mozo.  You have been blessed with a family and though that family you shall receive blessings.   With the cultures and your surroundings of the land, you shall receive many more blessings and opportunities to learn and to pray and to be strong.   By staying strong in the church, studying your scriptures, serving the Lord, you shall develop talents to be a strong woman, to be a strong mother and strong leader.  "

SO how did we come up with Maddy's name?    We almost named her Lily  but she just didn't look like a Lily.  It just didn't feel right.  Everyday before she was born we would ask each other what name we liked the best.  It did change daily.  But by the last few days, it was more consistently Maddy.  Her middle names were chosen from the beginning.  As soon as we knew she was a girl, she was getting the middle name of Faye.   It is mine, my mom's, and my grandma Dotson's middle name.  It's a family thing.  

We also wanted to have Kahana in there too because it is such a magical place.   It is a hawaiian ahupuha'a. The hawaiians divided the land up so every group had all the resources they needed.  If you look at a map of the island with all the ahupuha'as it would look like a pie chart.  Everyone had what they needed and could live in harmony with the land.   It has the mountains, the valley, and a big beautiful bay.   It is rare for the bay to break but when it does, it is the best surf.  It is mine and Carlos's favorite spot.   When it breaks, everyone that comes is so happy and nice to each other. It's like a party in the water.  There's is just a loving happy spirit about the place.  There is a river that is so peaceful to paddle board up.   It is one of my favorite things to do.    There is a valley that has many beautiful hikes with bamboo forests and waterfalls.  We just admire everything the place stands for: Harmony, Love, Kindness, Happiness.  These are some of the qualities that we want Maddy to have as she grows up.  

This is the same dress that I was blessed in when I was a baby.  My Mom's aunt made it for me in her garment shop.  My aunt Gerry made the dress for Maddy.  It was so beautiful on her.  She is so lucky to have so many people love her.  I am really grateful for my family and their support.