A blessed time in life when the children have moved to their own homes. While we are facing an empty nest, we need to realize that it is a sort of a liberation for us. It is also a time to celebrate the success of one of life’s greatest projects that we took on, having children and helping them to grow into successful and responsible citizens of this planet.
Faisal Naveed gets new arms
Finally, the sad story of Faisel Naveed has come to a happy ending. He and his wife Nosheen found good arms for him. You know, he had lost both upper limbs in an accident last January. It is a momentous and epic moment for us all who have been involved in this case.
Am I to blame?
Hi Everyone! I’d love to believe I’m perfect. It puts me on a pedestal, while everyone else isn’t. Great feeling! So, whenever whatever happens I blame it on everyone else. Great. I think most folks are like that. Only problem is; If I’m not part of the problem, how can I become part of the …
Intermittent fasting
Hi, Everyone! Join me in my battle against the bulge. I’m fighting an old battle with weight. If you have the same problem, then join me. I’ve found something that makes a lot of sense. Yes, intermittent fasting. I mean, all Muslims know how good fasting is. Yet, we also know, that it isn’t easy …
Brig. M. M. Sarfaraz Khan’s battle in East Pakistan, 1971.
Hi Everyone! ‘Time,’ they say ‘is the greatest healer.’ However, December 16, is a date that no Pakistani can be immune to. First was the loss of East Pakistan, which became Bangladesh, after 25 years. Then, just a few years ago was the terrible tragic killing of students in a school in Peshawar. However, we …
Tips for Income tax returns
I know you don’t want to hear about income tax returns now, as we have been going crazy with these lately. But many of you have got extensions done, so we have another two weeks. I’ve realized, this wouldn’t have happened if: I had known/remembered the last date! – Got prepared earlier. If I had …
The Source
Today, I’m wanting to tell you how I came upon The Source, in my life; The Source for everything, the good, the bad and the ugly. It is about the One who brought me into this world, and who sustains me in it. Every time, I had different assumptions. I kept giving credit to different …
Thrill of buying a mare.
Hi Everyone! Actually, I feel that I’m going through one of the best phases of my life, these days. (A big Alhamdolillah for that!) Just loving every minute of it. Can you believe, I bought a mare last week? I guess it was the climax of it all. Otherwise, managing family, household, staff, assets and …
Build fresh memories
Salaams Everyone, Isn’t it great that after going through this horrid Covid19 (and we are still in it,) a semblance of ‘normal’ life has returned? It feels good to see more cars on the roads. More shops are open and for more hours. Schools shall be opening soon also. Was that due to these reasons: …
