My postings have been absent as I was away to Australia for the birth of my third grandchild ... may Allah be pleased with our efforts . Ramadan started while we were awaiting Aliyah's birth ... she came just on the 2nd day of our holy month ... such rapturous JOY the family had .! Thank you merciful Rabb. Life continued with prayers , gratitude and hard work until the EID fell upon us and we felt your hand had been holding us this whole month .
My time until now has been mingled with flights to Chicago and then home . Had many good memories with Shiraz and his family to visit my two delightful gems there... Eden being 4 7/8 yrs and Mays 2 1/2 ...going on 6 yrs in his mind. The grace and JOYS that YOU shower over me only humble me and make me appreciate the life that I still have .
Returning home in August brought more time for prayers and grateful heart for the months I was away . Since I belong to this lovely family , I thank You first for giving me this blessing and also for allowing me the privilege of having my Montreal refuge ... here I can be peacefully aware of the pledge that I have made to YOU ... spread charity, comradeship , and seek to serve where I can .
Eid al Adha just passed , reminding me of your original " calling" me to Islam .... let me rejoice in the refuge I have in YOU Let me never forget this ability you have sought from me ... that is one of healing others and myself by reaching out of me to give your LOVE to others.
There shall be no space for negativity , unrest , dejected perspectives. .... flourishing is all that I can be thru patience, perseverance , support to others, prayers for strength , body and mind and soul balancing themselves regularly with the tools we have been given to lift them from any despair.