Big Sis Wisdom

Sometimes it's spooky to think how coincidental some things are.

I have a colleague who is a few years older. She had, in numerous occasions, out of a blue, just mentioned a topic that I was thinking about, and - without me saying much about it - she would go on and on giving me her advice regarding such matter.

She had shared with me issues related to work and career, going to school, home care, parent care, child care, marriage, religion, and social. She gives me moral support to do what I should do given my situation. Some of her views certainly did open my eyes and relieve the burdens.

That's all from Allah.

ALHAMDULILLAH.

Thank you Allah

for the

.. health and ability to work so that I can do my part taking care of my family

.. sensibility to appreciate the blessings

.. love of my family and friends

Oh Allah in whose hand is my heart

help us stay in the straight and true path

$ Again

I hate to be so absorbed by the NEED to have $$ but we do need it to survive.

However, we need to manage our $ better.

Again this week we were that close again. Maybe it is good to be pokai once in awhile to remind us to be a little careful and frugal with what Allah gives us.

$ should be WISELY spent, to go further, and to benefit others too

Alhamdulillah for the availability of assistance when we need it
and the ability to pay it back when we really should

May Allah continue to bless us with the sustenance and rizq
May we always remember the less fortunate and those who need it more

ALHAMDULILLAH .. ALLAH IS THE PROVIDER

Gifts from Makkah and Madinah

Alhamdulillah I got to see my sister last week. She and her husband just came back from their Hajj trip.

I was bothered by the fact that I did not have any more AL to take in order to be able to visit her. I already missed seeing her before she left for the trip last month.

Somehow in the morning at work I thought of driving to see her during lunch time! It might be possible!! So I asked around and checked online directions, and alhamdulillah two colleagues also joined me in the quick trip :-)

So I got to meet her, and Mak, and my other mother too. We were greeted warmly as usual with hugs and kisses.. and were quickly served simple lunch (they were still cooking), and given dates and zamzam water as well as cashews. I got to talk to her, and ask her about her experience there.

This reminds me of my own Hajj a few years ago.

Indeed, it is a wonderful gift from Allah to be His guest. This is the real GIFT.

And last weekend I received the souvenirs from them - a black abaya (just as I had wanted), a long cloth for my husband, kufis for the boys, bangles for the girls etc. These are touching gifts from a loving sister whom I miss.

ALHAMDULILLAH.