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Healing in Hawaii
Aloha!
This is Finn, and I’m so excited to talk about my family’s recent trip to Hawaii. It was super last-minute. Mom and Dad had been talking about how awesome our trip to Hawaii was last year, and they reached out to the owner of the house we rented just to see if it was available. The owner said we were free to come visit! Three days later, Harlow and I were swimming in a pool on North Shore.
My family has made a lot of fun memories together in Hawaii, but this trip was really special because it felt like a new beginning. You see, I got sick when I was 2 1/2, and I’ve been sick ever since. That’s half of my life being sick! Mom and Dad took me to a million doctors, and I’ve had a bazillion tests, but no one could figure out what was wrong! One doctor even said I was making things up when I told her my
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eyes were hurting and itching so bad. That really hurt my feelings. Luckily, Mom always trusted me. She didn’t care when the doctors told her I was fine; she believed me when I said I didn’t feel good. Mom told me that if the doctors couldn’t figure it out, she would. I always believe her because she always tells me the truth. We finally found what Mom calls our “healing tribe.” Right before we went to Hawaii, we found out that I have two different kinds of toxic mold in my system. My new doctors said that it could be causing a lot of things that have been making me feel sick and sleepy for so long. It’s scary to think about, but I was happy to finally have some answers. I know my mom and dad will help me get better.
Ingredients
• 5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 8 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 sprigs rosemary • Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a large pot, pour water over potatoes to cover by 2 inches. Salt water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. 3. Thoroughly drain potatoes and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss gently and season with salt. 4. Meanwhile, combine both oils in a large pan and heat in oven for 10 minutes. 5. Remove pan from oven and add potatoes, turning to coat thoroughly. Return to oven and cook for 30 minutes, turning every 10. 6. Toss in garlic and rosemary and finish cooking for 8–10 minutes. 7. Drain and serve.
When we were in Hawaii, my parents spent a lot of time with me in the ocean. Mom said to imagine the ocean water healing my body. She told me that floating and praying are her favorite things to do. I tried it out, and it did feel pretty good. One night, Mom and Dad even let Harlow and me stay up late to watch the full moon come out. We saw a shooting star and the brightest moon I’ve ever seen. It was the best night of my life. For us, Hawaii felt like the beginning of hope and answers and healing. It was just what our family needed! -Finn Barnett
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