Hamzi

Ya Hamzi, how I miss you.
You're death still shakes me to my core
It's strange how we forget those that have passed
and yet their memory is all around us

I remember I spent more time taking breaks with you during study periods at GMAC
than actually studying. I loved your stories and how foolish and goofy you were. You were the only real true male friend I think ever had. You were such an amazing person, a bright light. You made everyone laugh. You weren't the brightest tool in the shed, but your charisma made up for that. Your death came too soon, but the manner of your death makes you lucky. Allah wanted you, He often wants those who are closest to Him, thats how I see it anyway. You are shaheed and so there are times when I feel as if you are beside me, or watching me while I'm working, laughing at me when I try to scold the students. You knew I could never do it with a straight face, and still I can't. I am honoured to have known you and I hope you do visit me often.  I miss you Hamzi, so much. Some day soon inshAllah I will see you again. Until then, inshAllah, memories of you will always come to me.

Yours always
Foof

Convocation

So here we go again, another price of parchment to receive, another identical speech from the president to look forward to. All the while I'm grateful, for if it hasn't been for my mother who had the good sense to out away a few cents in an education fund, I would not be graduating again. She put together this account for me a few days after I was born! She knew that she wanted to be able to provide an education for her children, to give them whatever opportunities she couldn't have, and because of her struggles and her hard work, I will be crossing that stage yet again in a few days! Alhumdulillah! I owe my success in this life to her. This convocation will be so much better than the last because, all of my family will be there this time! And my sisters! I've missed them so! Alhumdulillah. I almost didn't attend this one as I thought well I've already experienced this and I've got to take the day off work etc etc, but my family insisted and in happy to oblige. It will be fun inshallah. And it's all due to my beautiful, wonderful, mom. 

❤

Dearest & Closest to My Heart

I love you Mars. This made my night and has given me motivation when I needed it most. Some how you find a way to give me exactly what I need when I need it. I am so grateful that you accepted me and my friendship and mashAllah it has grown to a sisterhood. I could not feel more for you had we been connected by blood. I love you my dearest and truest of friends, my sister, my bud!