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Tag Archives: kids
Wait And Hope
Yesterday evening I went to pick my son up from the metro station as he had missed his bus. It takes him about half an hour to walk the distance. But it was so freezing cold and windy that I … Continue reading
A Year Of Firsts
After tragedy hit us, me and my kids, we were all shocked and confused for a while. We were confused because it happened too soon and without any signs, sort of unexpected at the time. We were angry and sad … Continue reading
Why Is It Always The Ones Who Love Life
In the living room of my home in Montreal, in the dining room cabinet, on a shelf behind the glass is a picture of our family. It is an old photo taken in Dubai when my kids were still very … Continue reading
You Left Us Too Soon
Exactly five months have passed since we put you to rest. Not a moment has passed since then that I haven’t missed you. Not a night has gone by that I haven’t cried myself to sleep. May you rest in … Continue reading
Home Is A Notion
I don’t know how but it seems that lately all my stories take place at some clinic. The other day I was at the clinic yet again waiting for my turn when I started a conversation with the lady beside … Continue reading
Think Of Yourself As A Writer Today
Early mornings while I wait for my coffee to brew I have this habit of reading my horoscope online after I scan through my emails and messages on the computer and before I start to read my book or sit … Continue reading
Tomorrow Is Easter Sunday
Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. Our first Easter without you. The kids tell me, “We can’t have Easter without dad. It’s not the same anymore. There’s no point.” Looking back to when we were in Dubai, the kids and I were … Continue reading
I Will Lose Them Forever
Yet another year has reached its end. And our hearts are filled with new hope once again, hope for a better year, or a better something. In the words of Alfred Tennyson: “Hope Smiles from the threshold of the year … Continue reading
Until I Learn To Let Go
Ever since I was a little girl I hated goodbyes. If I happened to be at a place like the airport, and observed a random someone walk away leaving loved ones crying behind I would break down and cry myself. … Continue reading
You Might Be Around Somewhere
It’s been a week now since we put you to rest. A lot has happened since then. I don’t know how to say this but every time I sit in your car to drive the kids to the metro station … Continue reading
