Hi Everyone! I’m so thrilled to find that Shehzeen – the Desi Wonder Woman has chosen to do a home tour of Nataliya and Bilal’s home. It is beautifully depicted. It is especially wonderful, coming from Shehzeen, whose taste and style I really love. So, naturally, I’ve shared her post, those who are interested, please …
Allah kay hawalay ….
My father passed away on 22nd of February. It has been a great source of comfort for my family and myself to find you all sharing our grief. It is a time to find ways to get one’s bearings after this great setback. May Allah help us all while facing sad times. Thank you so much for your messages and help.
Extraordinary relationships.
Your relationship with people in your life, (whether your blood relations or not,) depends on your own attitude. Your decision to make the best of a given situation can make all the difference in your own and their lives. This is what living is all about!
Holidays – opportunities for bonding with children.
If life is difficult for us in these times, consider how hard it is for our children. Remember ‘for love, you need time’. When you get the time, don’t throw it away, by putting children into ‘summer classes’ and ‘winter break activities’. Spend the time with them. Otherwise, later on don’t wonder why there is …
‘My baby is mine!’
It is about the decision to let your baby go or not! Yes, a painful subject. Listen to your heart when it says ‘no!’ Its all about many brave girls who managed to do very well when they decided to keep the baby
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November 2018: Happenings and Reflections.
Salaams to everyone! Hope you are enjoying this lovely November. I get very reflective in November. Is it the same with you? What with the year-end nearby and the changing season, the leaves turning to gold all makes one ponder about life! After November 20th 2011, my life changed. It happened, when I took my …
Caring for Elderly Parents
Dealing with issues while caring for your elders. Very few of us are blessed with the responsibility of caring for one’s parents. I cannot express the rewards and blessings that I enjoy just due to their presence in our home. My parents have been with me for five years now. It is heartbreaking to see …
Marriage Safety Valves
It is about making your story as ‘Happily ever after’ as possible. (Warning: This is my longest blog post – why not grab that cup of tea or coffee you’ve been wanting to have? It is can important topic, almost as important as life itself. So, here goes: ) I asked my eighty-four-year-old …
What to look for in a Life Partner.
The scary business of choosing a life partner. Making the decision to choose a life partner is the toughest decision of one’s life. It has to be a decision which is straight from the heart – preferably, keeping both head and heart in sync. It is even tougher if you are choosing one for your child, …