Both Sides Of The Picture Good And Bad

 

Hello precious friends ♥️

Hope you all are doing great by the grace of God!

Our weather has been so upsetting lately.Lots of sandstorms daily almost. Sometimes we clean up mess done by earlier one and at evening or night second spell of sandy winds start and everything I mean literally everything hides under the thick layer of sand 😡😭

On positive note our younger son has come to spend two weeks with us from Karachi which is healing to the aching heart of the mother 🥹🙏

A week ago our youngest son lost his phone while riding his motorbike to the home. It was quite expensive one (Samsung 22) so we were sad. But we youngest son was sad because phone had important things and files. Hubby went with son to look for the phone in the way he passed but found nothing after one and half  hour. We assumed that phone was gone now. Meanwhile youngest son called to one of his friends from his father’s phone. His friend came which was appreciated as it was midnight . Both of the boys tried to locate the phone location through google maps which was not appearing clearly due weak internet. Hubby kept trying to call on missing phone . And it was then that phone rang and someone informed youngest son that they have found his phone on the road around 9pm and trying to reach but signal is not working. Both boys left in the hurry to collect phone . Hubby decided to follow them as it was midnight and little unsafe for kids to go to the strangers. Anyway these were luckily good men with good heart thankfully🙏👍 hubby and kids walk with them to the restaurant and offered pizza treat and drinks. This was gesture of appreciation in return for their favour. For me it was another miracle 🥹🥰🙏

Knowing that world bears still good people strengthens my faith in Divine 🥹🤗!

Sharing with you all these beautiful paintings which I have framed finally 🥰🤗♥️

Dear blog friend Debra has sent me this wonderful painting done by herself few years ago. But I really couldn’t understand why I remained unable to find it in all these years unfortunately. I remember I had kept it in thick heavy book of  encyclopaedia but it wasn’t there when I looked for it after somedays surprisingly.. I ,we both left no stone unturned within the house but no clue. It happened often that in my spare time I would open encyclopaedia and review each page carefully as if I missed something. Then finally I found picture of this painting in google photos account and we decided to print it. The framing man framed the sharp colour copy instead of original light coloured one. But I think I can replace it later.

      I am already Stunned by the beauty and richness of Debra’s art 👌🥰👍 it’s amazing😍

We have waited for eldest son so we can ask him to send Debra a little gift from me as token of gratitude,so I was happy to see on her blog that she has received the package of dates 🙏🥰 eldest son has also added this lovely card in the package which was so nice of him 🥹🙏🥰♥️

    I took these shots when hubby and younger son hung all these pictures on wall , hubby argued with the frame man for not ironing the handkerchiefs embroidered by Gabi properly but he made excuses as expected. Though it’s much visible in closeup but looks fine in natural light when curtains are removed ♥️

   Sue’s gift this cloth painting appeared so beautiful after framing 👍🥰 it’s looking wonderful on front wall of veranda 🤗

Thanks for being with me dear friends 🥰🙏 

Our country is going through frightening times as Indian armies have started attacking on different parts of the country.most of drone attacks have been turned down by Pakistan army but people are anxious about situation that what comes next . 

We are fine and praying for the peace of the world and now for our own country as well 🙏🥹🙏

Health,peace and happiness to you all and to all loved ones ♥️

Major Mistakes Of My Life

 Our wisdom is our torch given to us so we can see what to pick and what to avoid. But sadly the light is limited and we keep it on things we think matter ,rest of the reality remains in dark .

Hubby and me are watching a show these days in which host Wasi Shah a well known Pakistani poet takes interviews of successful popular people from different professions including media celebrities. In the last segment of his show he asks his guests about some regrets they have. This question reminds me few mistakes that affected my life tremendously at this point of my life!

We all know that we all born with no knowledge but ability to learn as we grow. I was curious about everything around me which made me want to learn more and more. I had a really wise ,strong and loving mother and father who would love to read digests ,books,magazines and news papers in all his spare time. But none of that could stop me to harm myself unknowingly sadly 😔 . As little girl I saw my parents taking tea excessively and I followed them . I would take three to five cups of milk tea everyday. Luckily milk was in abundance as my grandparents had buffaloes and cow and goats. But the tea wasn’t something to consume by children of my age as often. I remember though my parents forbidding me from taking tea in such amount,mother specially but I wouldn’t listen . For me tea was more important than meals.It was addiction. This long time addiction weakened my bones slowly that’s what I realise now. Specially my habit of taking tea along or right after meal. Our recent doctor in Al Shifa International Hospital Islamabad told that  drinking any type of liquid tea particularly omits the nutrients absorb in blood stream. This was like someone pulled out the ground under my feet. I never thought about that. I suddenly remembered that I was as addicted to strong tea that sometimes I would add raw tea powder to my cup and lid it for while! I should have been more investigative about my eating habits. I missed it 😒. May be this is called destiny. We been created aligned with so many possibilities. It’s up to us what we choose or what we avoid. I know there is no way to change what has happened.But since I know the truth now I am being cautious if it helps to some extent.

   I made another dangerous mistake due to my ignorance. It started in 2011 when I went through a worse trauma of my life as my younger sister didn’t inform me about the death of my father and I learned it from others after fifteen day after his funeral.. Heartbroken and lost when I realised it was difficult to pull myself together I tried to look for mental peace in reading holy boo everyday..  When I felt that it’s working I continued it till last year 2024. I didn’t notice that sitting in certain position for two hours daily can affect my legs badly. And one day my right knee went slightly dislocated. Doctor said that my right knee is slightly fractured and overall all my bones have weakened because I have osteoarthritis. Then again I remembered that I didn’t take it seriously when our family doctor who has treated my stomach ulcer has warned me sixteen years ago that all body joints will be retired within four years. I took no care except treating my uric acid twice . Life was full of many things that kept me away from thinking about my own health. Now when I am on the edge of being on wheelchair I am trying hard to sustain my mobility with improved eating habits and exercise. I wonder how long I will be able to protect myself from falling but I know I am very honest with my efforts to resist!

 Couldn’t find my own picture so this is from google images to show you the sitting position I was in for thirteen years .

I know everyone has different challenges to cope with.These are mine.  I am positive about life and my faith in My Creator is deep rooted in my soul! Who has done many miracles in my life so I hope He will continue to help me this time as well 😊

A week ago I finished this novel of Michael Connlley The Narrows .  It was suspense thriller story of a cop who investigates the murder of a former colleague and friend . I really enjoyed his interesting way of telling story.The story revolves between Los angels and Los vegas and suburban area. So it was good to learn more about cities through the perspective of the writer.

Thank you for bearing with me dear friends,your support is my strength 🥰

See you soon,health,peace and happiness to you all and to all who you love 🥰♥️

God. Bless you all!🙏

Botanical Garden Visit , Wedding glimpse

 Precious and Dear Friends hope you are enjoying pleasant change in weather . Here after really hot days of April we suddenly got some rains and hailstorms in northern Pakistan which affected southern country quite positively . We are having second week of airy and bearable weather for which we are very grateful 🥹🙏

I have recovered from my flu and fever fully by the grace of God!

Though now my youngest son has got sore throat and light fever but recovering after taking medicine prescribed by doctor thankfully 🙏

We have been busy with family wedding celebrations.The eighteen years old son of hubby’s younger brother got married to his fifteen year old first cousin. We attended the last function yesterday. Sharing just few glimpse of it . 

And eldest son has shared few pictures from their visit to the botanical garden last week when they were in the town where Gabi’s former teacher lived . Both kids stayed there for two days to look after the cute pets as the family was out of town for two days. We had quite fun while having online chatting with our son and Gabi as they showed us pet who looked very happy and active 🥰🤗 the black beauty the mom and the golden daughter both were competing to occupy the laps of them . Eldest son told they were taking to a walk in garden close by twice a day. Gabi also sang an Hindi song from Indian movie which I have heard is her favourite 🤗♥️ It was joyful surprise to see her singing Urdu song so effortlessly 😍👍♥️

                 Walking pet must be fun more for elders I think as they look very exciting companions 

          Eldest son says Gabi isn’t fond of such heavy carbohydrates but she joins him once in a while. 

       I think few flowers are grown here as well now due to modern fasciitis of easy transportation , a lovely flower  showing flowers 🥹🥰♥️

Eldest son responded to my curiosity about this iron crossing,  if I remember correctly he said it’s a bridge.how amazing 👍

                                        Found the tree branches formation quite intriguing 😊

I took quite the moment to get what this is actually,a bird of some kind or bloom,didn’t ask eldest son as may i sound foolish 😅

                                                                 Are.  these bluebells?

                The younger couple is captured during henna  ceremony three days ago 

In the middle  is daughter of one of the brothers in law,very active and smart and raising her kids nicely as they are studying well thankfully!, on right youngest sister in law. Took right before leaving for marriage hall.

Thank you so much for being with me 🥰

Have to get up for preparing lunch and some housework.

Health peace and happiness to you all and to all you love🙏🥰♥️

Thankfulness, Family photos ,Museum Of Art And Flowers

 Hey precious friends 🥰

Hope having nice and meaningful time!

Thank you everyone for liking my poem and leaving kind comments. I particularly appreciate John from John ‘s island who second time responded with beautiful poem far wonderful than mine 😊👍🤗 this is so sweet of you dear John and undoubtedly you are amazingly talented poet . And I honestly wonder why don’t you share your poetry on your blog ☺️

Last week I attended a family get together and host (my sister in law) presented some homemade food. I took few bites hesitatingly on return I got sick over the night surprisingly. Nothing big but flue with constant sneezing and fever. Worst part that my taste buds seem to paralysed as I couldn’t feel taste of anything. We visited the doctor and feeling lot better. According to hubby it was cooking oil of not such good quality probably who gave me flue. I have mentioned that after long time meditation my inner body system seems to react sensitively to things which are normal for others.

On positive note, eldest son Ahsan and Gabi visited a museum with Sue and her Iranian friend in London . On my curiosity dear Sue shared with me these awesome pictures 🥰

As it was Mother’s Day as well so both kids brought bouquets to both mothers 🤗♥️

Priceless times for parents with children 🥹🤗🥰

       Sorry for not sharing the link ,couldn’t do it ,museum is by Stephen Wright  British artist who created this art by using all available materials .looks intriguing isn’t it 😊

      Creative mind perceives things differently and more meaningfully 

Our Eid day wasn’t much better due to younger son’s minor injury still joy of togetherness and gratitude was there 

    Do you too think that 23 days fasting made me slightly light weight 

   My brother’s wife shared this photo from their tour to Texila museum where she encountered with this kind Chinese lady who posed for photo on the request of my niece 

                                                                Pretty bloom from yard 

          Sadly Our sun flowers were spoiled by insects this year 

                     Roses bed of fragrance less rose plant

Thank you for being with me dear friends 🥰

Health,peace and happiness to you and to your loved ones 🥰♥️

Much love and best wishes ♥️