CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM
The grand opening for Kulana Malama (Center for Caring), the first facility for medically frail children, was held yesterday. Gov. Linda Lingle, above, visited a fidgety Murphy Maka III and his mother, Kyra Kama. CLICK FOR LARGE

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Murphy Maka III, the first patient in the facility, gazed up a giant beanstalk. He also had giant squirrels and pigs keeping him company. Murphy has difficulty breathing, so he will need a respirator for a little while longer, said Kama. CLICK FOR LARGE

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Cathy Iwai, right, of Kulana Malama escorted guests through an apartment in which patients' families can stay. CLICK FOR LARGE