Even though Andy Williams released his popular version of “Hawaiian Wedding Song” in 1959 and it climbed to #11 on the US Billboard 100 chart, I chose the version sung by Elvis Presley for the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. Like I’ve written before, anything I cover regarding the King of Rock-n-Roll will always be dedicated to my Pops! And, this particular occasion is even more significant because I’m dedicating this cover to my parents, Luis and Josefina. May 20, 2012, marks their 45th Wedding Anniversary. Our entire family dearly misses my Beloved Mom and we continue to, and will always celebrate our love for her. My Pops, and our entire family, has endured so much pain with her absence from our daily lives and we endure through the pain because we must, for the sake of our loved ones, and for our own sakes. Even so, as far as we’ve moved forward, the memories of the Love So Bright always seem to pale in comparison to the contagious laughter and love and affection that my Mom naturally exuded with her physical presence. Relying on memories, prayers, and silent conversations within our souls, does not quench the loss we still feel after almost thirteen years without her physical presence. My dad misses her. My sister misses her. Her loved ones miss her. I miss her. My attachments may be worldly and as much as I personally pray for strength in everything I pursue, the reality is that I still have much to learn. I’m certain that this will always be the case. To think of anything …