Hadith about sisters and daughters
2 years ago
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Send some love this way...
Send some duas this way... DH is in the hospital again with the infamous undiagnosable respiratory illness. The new twist is that this time is he went in before pneumonia set in which is giving them a chance to see that yes, this is happening in the absence of infection. Apparently the infection sets in later because the lungs aren't functioning well and the fluid accumulates. So, we are looking at autoimmune disease... But which autoimmune disease is still a mystery.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Admitting the obvious…
Have you ever heard the joke about the guy trapped on his roof during a flood asking God for help? If you haven’t, here it is…
There is a man, a good believer, trapped on his roof during a flood. A man on a boat rows by and say’s, “Get in, the water is rising and you will drown up on that roof.” To which the man replies, “No thanks, I am a good believer, and I know God will save me.”
The waters kept rising, and a larger boat of national guardsmen reaches the man. “Sir, the water is rising. You need to come with us sir!” To which the man replies, “No thanks, I am a good believer, and I know God will save me.”
Finally, the man’s house is overcome by the flood and as he is being swept away by the rushing waters a helicopter drops a line with a rescue man reaching for him. He waves the man away thinking, “No thanks, I am a good believer, and I know God will save me.”
Finally the man drowns. All he can think of is why God refused to save such a strong believer. So when he meets God the first thing he asks is, “I lived to worship you. I am a good believer, why didn’t you save me!” To which God replies, “I tried! I sent you two boats and a helicopter!”
Why am I telling you this?
Because after thinking that I may have celiacs for some time I am getting more and more indications that I should stop wondering and admit it. First, my brother’s diagnosis. Then, I read an article about thyroid and autoimmune causes of hypothyroidism. It sounded like me. Then my mom’s hairdresser found that celiacs was the cause of her up and down thyroid levels (which are remarkably similar to mine). Then my son’s diagnosis. Now, I have a rash that has all the characteristics of a rash caused by gluten intolerance (everyone who has it has celiacs, but not everyone who has celiacs gets it). I told myself the first time I saw it that it was because I was pregnant. But now I am not pregnant and the rash is raging on my elbows and knees.
Now, comes the question, “do I need more proof?” Well, I guess so because I just asked the Dr to order a celaics panel for me ASAP.
Yeah, I know He tried.
There is a man, a good believer, trapped on his roof during a flood. A man on a boat rows by and say’s, “Get in, the water is rising and you will drown up on that roof.” To which the man replies, “No thanks, I am a good believer, and I know God will save me.”
The waters kept rising, and a larger boat of national guardsmen reaches the man. “Sir, the water is rising. You need to come with us sir!” To which the man replies, “No thanks, I am a good believer, and I know God will save me.”
Finally, the man’s house is overcome by the flood and as he is being swept away by the rushing waters a helicopter drops a line with a rescue man reaching for him. He waves the man away thinking, “No thanks, I am a good believer, and I know God will save me.”
Finally the man drowns. All he can think of is why God refused to save such a strong believer. So when he meets God the first thing he asks is, “I lived to worship you. I am a good believer, why didn’t you save me!” To which God replies, “I tried! I sent you two boats and a helicopter!”
Why am I telling you this?
Because after thinking that I may have celiacs for some time I am getting more and more indications that I should stop wondering and admit it. First, my brother’s diagnosis. Then, I read an article about thyroid and autoimmune causes of hypothyroidism. It sounded like me. Then my mom’s hairdresser found that celiacs was the cause of her up and down thyroid levels (which are remarkably similar to mine). Then my son’s diagnosis. Now, I have a rash that has all the characteristics of a rash caused by gluten intolerance (everyone who has it has celiacs, but not everyone who has celiacs gets it). I told myself the first time I saw it that it was because I was pregnant. But now I am not pregnant and the rash is raging on my elbows and knees.
Now, comes the question, “do I need more proof?” Well, I guess so because I just asked the Dr to order a celaics panel for me ASAP.
Yeah, I know He tried.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Up early... For a change!
I am a chronic over-sleeper... I want to get up at 8, I get up at 9. But today, masha'Allah, I am up early, and am ready to go with gluten free muffins in the oven to feed the kiddos already. Yeah! Maybe I will actually make it to garage sales before everything is gone;)
Thursday, July 06, 2006
You know your husband is Egyptian when...
Someone found me with that search, I just had to make a post of it!
You know your husband is Egyptian when...
he insists that if you don't wear slippers in the house you will catch cold.
you find yourself cooking fatah and stuffed grape leaves when you are happy with him.
you can't tell if he's yelling because he's mad or just yelling when he's talking to his family on the phone.
you think "insha'Allah" means "if I can."
the biggest threat he makes to the kids is "the slipper".
he has stories of his own parents and "the slipper".
every story from his youth involves someone named Mohammad.
he never eats fish when he has a cold.
he drinks tea upon waking, when getting ready, when working... Well, he just drinks lots of tea.
your closet contains a box of things from Egypt to use when you need a last minute gift for someone.
you have at least one cartouche in your jewelry collection.
he has a great sense of humor.
everyone says "I have always wanted to go there!" when you tell them where he is from.
he gets steamed up when all the American depictions of Egypt are the guys in Giza or upper Egypt wearing jilbab.
he never says Alexandria, always Alex.
you wear hegab in the masgid... not hijab in the masjid.
it isn't a meal if you don't offer your guest as much food and variety as the average American gets in a week.
almost everything you cook has cumin, coriander, onions, garlic, and bell pepper.
you have mastered the art of filo dough.
not only do you buy eggplant, you make more than one dish with it.
you know who Amr Diab is, and you actually have at least one CD.
you are truly loved by a man with a heart as big as the ocean;)
You know your husband is Egyptian when...
he insists that if you don't wear slippers in the house you will catch cold.
you find yourself cooking fatah and stuffed grape leaves when you are happy with him.
you can't tell if he's yelling because he's mad or just yelling when he's talking to his family on the phone.
you think "insha'Allah" means "if I can."
the biggest threat he makes to the kids is "the slipper".
he has stories of his own parents and "the slipper".
every story from his youth involves someone named Mohammad.
he never eats fish when he has a cold.
he drinks tea upon waking, when getting ready, when working... Well, he just drinks lots of tea.
your closet contains a box of things from Egypt to use when you need a last minute gift for someone.
you have at least one cartouche in your jewelry collection.
he has a great sense of humor.
everyone says "I have always wanted to go there!" when you tell them where he is from.
he gets steamed up when all the American depictions of Egypt are the guys in Giza or upper Egypt wearing jilbab.
he never says Alexandria, always Alex.
you wear hegab in the masgid... not hijab in the masjid.
it isn't a meal if you don't offer your guest as much food and variety as the average American gets in a week.
almost everything you cook has cumin, coriander, onions, garlic, and bell pepper.
you have mastered the art of filo dough.
not only do you buy eggplant, you make more than one dish with it.
you know who Amr Diab is, and you actually have at least one CD.
you are truly loved by a man with a heart as big as the ocean;)
Wisdom from Dr. Seuss
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.
Except when you don't.
Because sometimes you won't.
I'm sorry to say so
but, sadly, it's true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you.
You can get all hung up
in a prickle-ly perch.
And your gang will fly on.
You'll be left in a Lurch.
You'll come down from the Lurch
with an unpleasent bump.
And the chances are, then,
that you'll be in a Slump.
And when you're in a Slump,
you're not in for much fun.
Un-slumpling yourself
is not easily done.
From: The Places You'll Go
Dr. Seuss
Except when you don't.
Because sometimes you won't.
I'm sorry to say so
but, sadly, it's true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you.
You can get all hung up
in a prickle-ly perch.
And your gang will fly on.
You'll be left in a Lurch.
You'll come down from the Lurch
with an unpleasent bump.
And the chances are, then,
that you'll be in a Slump.
And when you're in a Slump,
you're not in for much fun.
Un-slumpling yourself
is not easily done.
From: The Places You'll Go
Dr. Seuss
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
I know I've come a long way...
"Verily, after hardship, there is ease" Quran
OK, so when exactly is my ease coming? Lately, well for the last 5 years of my marriage anyway, I feel like a single mom. I have my days when I seriously consider divorcing because I'm not sure much about my situation would change if I did. Of course I would have to get a regular job... But I also wouldn't have to live wondering what the next thing I will do to set DH off will be.
I guess I just feel like the only thing I am gaining sometimes is financial support, and I want more than a banking arrangement. I am just dragging lately... And it shows in my house, my mothering, my life. I have tried to talk to DH about it only to have him tell me I have nothing to be upset about. I can afford to go and do whatever will make me happy he says but then I have to come back and work on one of his projects, like the daycare he wants to open.
I never thought I was marrying a man who expected so much. And truthfully, I guess I am afraid that if I can support me and the kids (which is what he wants so he can go look for another job) I won't have any reason to stay married. I love my DH, but I am not this person... I want to enjoy my life and my children, I'm not lazy or deluded... Money just doesn't rank that high in my life.
Save now so we don't have to work when we are older? Great, but what if I waste the now and I still have to work when I am older? I don't think I can take that.
OK, so when exactly is my ease coming? Lately, well for the last 5 years of my marriage anyway, I feel like a single mom. I have my days when I seriously consider divorcing because I'm not sure much about my situation would change if I did. Of course I would have to get a regular job... But I also wouldn't have to live wondering what the next thing I will do to set DH off will be.
I guess I just feel like the only thing I am gaining sometimes is financial support, and I want more than a banking arrangement. I am just dragging lately... And it shows in my house, my mothering, my life. I have tried to talk to DH about it only to have him tell me I have nothing to be upset about. I can afford to go and do whatever will make me happy he says but then I have to come back and work on one of his projects, like the daycare he wants to open.
I never thought I was marrying a man who expected so much. And truthfully, I guess I am afraid that if I can support me and the kids (which is what he wants so he can go look for another job) I won't have any reason to stay married. I love my DH, but I am not this person... I want to enjoy my life and my children, I'm not lazy or deluded... Money just doesn't rank that high in my life.
Save now so we don't have to work when we are older? Great, but what if I waste the now and I still have to work when I am older? I don't think I can take that.
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