A beautiful tribute to ohana (family) and adventure on the big island of Hawaiʻi
"This story is a tribute to the lives of Morganne as Hula the Mo'o and Troy the Mo'o
with the strength of the Koa tree. L. R. Rodrigues' creates a journey that is healing to
all of us who lost our beloved Morganne and Troy. Our children were explorers, loved
Hawaiʻi, and enjoyed experiencing new adventures together in nature wherever they could.
They loved the islands as much as they loved the mountains of Colorado. Troy loved
critters of all kinds, but most especially the mo'o or gecko. Morganne was a dancer and
teacher and especially loved teaching love of family and expression through the art of
dance. Together, our children now explore paradise in the most precious garden of
heaven. As a healing effort, I appreciate this beautiful and charming story telling a
tale representing my beautiful daughter in a place she loved and easily called her home.
She now resides safely among the Koa trees of heaven in the loving and protecting arms
of Kekoa."
