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.
Lovely gift from Debra. Your sons are growing up so fast!
ReplyDeletethank you dear Christine :)
Deletei remember how often i prayed for my both of younger son to stay little but time doesn't stop for anyone :(
Yes, I heard on the news last night about the increased tensions and drone attacks between India and Pakistan. I hope the situation does not escalate and things will calm down without further hostilities!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful of those guys to return your son's phone! That was very fortunate. We keep so much important information on our phones, don't we.
I'm sorry my original art has hidden itself somewhere among the encyclopedias! Now that you've framed a photo of it instead, maybe the original will show up, LOL -- that's usually how these things work, isn't it?
Yesterday I made a beautiful multigrain loaf with some of your fresh dates in it -- so delicious! I will be eating a slice of this loaf for breakfast every morning for the next week. Thank you again!
dear Debra today about two hours back when we were having some online time with our eldest son he suddenly informed us that according to current notification from CNN India Pakistan borders seized fire until undeclared timeline . we had sigh of relief as our eldest son was asking about the condition and i said please don't get shock if we just disappear from the screen and i said this smilingly and i think he did not smile back but paused silently and looked away .i could only imagine what he went through that moment probably . seize fire seems like a positive sign as leaders of various countries are trying to calm down both sides .
Deleteyes such good actions of kindness make us believe that no matter what God knows how to keep balance between good and evil in this world .But i am sure in the theme of creation He did not invent evil willingly but to give variation and progression to His creations . He trusted his Man that he can learn to choose harmless way to exist for which He gave him light of wisdom the most wonderful thing in the universe .but sadly man couldn't carry that load properly. And here comes the strategy of God to keep things in balance without which the world would have lost human specie long long ago otherwise .ooops sorry i lost my track again
so true about finding desired thing right after we buy new one :( i felt so embarrassed honestly and i thought i will find it now and soon but it vanished like i never got it :((( few of other things i lost some times back and it never happened before in my entire life .among those lost things is one of my new dress too .
Oh i am so happy you made dish with those dates dear Debra :) i loved dates when i came here after my marriage and i would eat plenty because they were everywhere in the season and in abundance . but hubby used them in deserts once in a while or put in milk by smashing them as alternative to sugar .
since four to five years it rains while dates are hanging on trees which spoils them and farmers go under tremendous loss .which saddens me as three of my sisters in law own dates garden .they complain how upsetting it has been for them because of rains in delicate times of dates !
thank you too for taking time and sharing thoughts dear Debra !!!
I love the warmth and homey vibe of all your posts. Art always amazes me.
ReplyDeletemany thanks for lovely words dear LuxG!
DeleteWhat a miracle that the phone was found! It is so GOOD to hear of kind people. God bless you, Baili. Praying for your country. 💜
ReplyDeletedear Sandi yes it's always deep pleasure and satisfaction to know that there are good and kind hearted people in the world as well :)
DeleteGod bless you too dear friend and to loved ones!!!
thanks for prayers ,they are needed!!!
I have been seeing the news about the attacks in your country and hoping you and your family are safe. Sometimes safety seems to be a precarious thing. I hope the conflicts are resolved soon.
ReplyDeleteDebra's art is stunning! It is lovely that you had all your gifts framed so you can enjoy them whenever you look around.
It must be so frustrating to clean and then have to do it all again ... day after day. I would be exhausted and I'm sure you are too.
Stay safe, baili.
Dear Jenny India and Pakistan have been left in conflict 75 years ago knowing that the difference between them will make them walk over bare swords . A slight mistake and things get dangerous dramatically.
DeleteDespite ceasefire is announced the delicacy of situation is sustained . So as a people of both countries are grateful for recent peace.further proof will be provided after the peace talks between the leadership of both sides on 12th May🤞
You said it beautifully dear Jenny 🥰♥️ yes for sure sake of enjoying their presence around me I wanted to frame them and it’s done thankfully with the help of hubby as always ♥️😊🤗
You gussed correctly that two months of winds and storms are exhausting for me now.specially when I have developed osteoarthritis and moments is not much pleasure like before but a due thing 😇😏😂
I was never lazy but hyperactive.but these days I am discovering my new version,lazy one 😅🤭
A few tense moments over the phone. I'm glad that they found it.
ReplyDeleteYes dear Red youngest son was upset because phone had some files that had value due to hard work he put in them. We were relieved when saw him satisfied
DeleteWell that is wonderful that your sons phone was found, there are indeed some wonderful people who are honest out there.
ReplyDeleteLove the art work in their frames, they looks good Baili.
True dear Margaret that the joy is finding good people around is exceptional and uplifting to the heart of faith 🥹🥰 each time when such things happen my faith in Creator deepens more 🥹🥰♥️
DeleteOh Baili, you and your family have been on my mind. Take care, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Marie 🙏🥰
DeleteDear Baili,
ReplyDeleteOh what a storm, both dust and fate,
Yet miracles knock when hearts await.
A phone returned, a kind man’s grace—
In midnight's shadow, hope found its place.
Your son’s warm visit, a mother’s delight,
Outshines the storms that cloud the night.
And framed with love, that painting’s hue—
A gift, a mystery, now found anew.
Through sandy winds and trials spun,
Your faith still shines like morning sun.
Thanks for the tale, so heartfelt and true—
A reminder the world holds kindness too.
*****
And, Dear Baili, I mentioned you on my new post today!
All the best,
John
Dear John I just returned from your blog 🤗 thanks for accepting my request and sharing your poetry🙏 your amazing talent to respond instantly to anything with poetic version is exceptional and inspiring indeed 👍🥰
DeleteSuch talent musk find it’s way to reach hearts that seek divinity and beauty of truth in odds of life 😊
It sounds like you've been through quite a few challenges lately, from the relentless sandstorms to the unsettling loss of your son's phone. But what a beautiful story of how things turned around with the kindness of strangers—it's truly a reminder that there is goodness in the world, even when it seems dark. And how wonderful to have your son visiting, healing the heart with family. The framed paintings are a lovely touch, especially with the sentimental journey of finding the lost artwork. Thank you for sharing these moments, both the struggles and the blessings, with us.
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Heartfelt thanks for lovely comments always dear Melody ♥️
DeleteLife for me and most probably for all of us has been mixture of good and bad things.Seems like challenges are permanent part of our existence. I chose the title of the post because I see both side going side by side. Only difference is made through positive perspective I believe. I am grateful that God has blessed us with such approach when makes everything understandable!
Having son visiting heals the aching soul of mother and you put it so beautifully 🥰👍
Wishing you much goodness my friend!
So pleased your sons phone was found and returned.
ReplyDeleteI like the art-work you share here.
The news about the Pakistan/India conflict has not been good ... although tonight it seems a solution may have been found and a ceasefire agreed. I pray this happens.
Take care dear Baili.
All the best Jan
Thanks for kind comment dear Jan♥️
DeleteOur hearts too praying that this truce may stay forever amen 🙏
Dear Baili, so sorry about the dust and the lost phone but what a wonderful miracle that the phone was eventually found and retrieved. It's always heart warming when we come across good people in this world. I saw the frightening news of fighting between Pakistan and India on the news. I also just heard that they have agreed to ceasefire and I hope that this truce will remain so all can be safe. xx
ReplyDeleteDear Joyful thank goodness so much for sweet words ♥️
ReplyDeleteWorld has beard so many horrible wars since it’s creation but I believe that as an advanced and civilised society of humanity we must realise that war has brought no good to anyone ever except long lasting suffering and misery along with additional problems for survival. As humans Creator has trusted us by giving us wisdom and therefore our preference should be to take every step under this light!
Yes we have seen the headlines about ceasefire as well and along with whole nation we are paying for peace between both countries 🙏
Ainda bem que o seu filho recuperou o telemóvel. È muito aborrecido isso das tempestades de areia. Oxalá passem depressa. Adorei os quadros.
ReplyDeleteTudo de bom.
Um beijo.
thanks dear Grace ! yes sandstorms make me exhausted and i think everyone dealing with them on daily bases
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We earnestly hope, Baili, that the conflict between India and Pakistan can be quickly resolved. We never learn to live in peace do we?
ReplyDeletedear David i fully agree to you that no matter how civilized and educated we have become .it seems hard to defeat our ego above everything which eats up all our good things and leave us devastated with question that when we will learn to get rid of it and live like we were meant to be
Deletewe have a saying here that , winning from others is easier job but winning from ourselves and from our blind desires is toughest one .
i believe fight between two or war among two countries consist of egos of both side which make common men suffer most
David India Pakistan leadership talks will be held on the Monday evening now so we too hope that something good is coming out as people of both sides are waiting desperately for peace
DeleteSerendipitous is what I'd call finding your phones. I have misplaced mine in my house more times that can be counted. When we went on a guided bus tour in Yellowstone Nat'l Park, my husband lost his phone in Montana, didn't realize it until we were in Wyoming. All those photos!
ReplyDeletethanks dear Susan for sharing your experience on loosing phone ,i can relate because before i have meditated for years i would lost my small nokia cell phone in the house and hubby and children would find him on unbelievable places like fridge or kitchen cabinet so on lol
Deletethank goodness it doesn't happen now since few years !
i can also relate to you sadness about your hubby's phone loss specially when there were lots of pictures included during fresh trip :((( ,in last winters when i visited my cousin to attend the weddings of her children , on the last day i realized my phone has lost all the images i have taken throughout my two week stay .i was about to shed tears when my cousin's newly married DIL took phone from my hands and fix it within minutes .i was surprised to see all the photos recovered .DIL said that graphic card of my phone card was moved from it;s original place due to some fall (which i did not know about) so she corrected it .I kissed her forehead . she was so intelligent to think about that wasn't she ? :)
I have been following the news of the fighting there. I hope all of you stay safe. I will never understand the need to hurt others. Again please stay safe.
ReplyDeletethank you so much dear Emma !
Deletei believe that sick minds think about hurting others
The weather here is upsetting as well. Storming like crazy. That is so nice about the phone. I love the bird and other art you have. Thank you sharing it all.
ReplyDeletedear Nichole i think these months are months of storms throughout the world whether tornados or cyclones ,seems like it;s time when negative side of the Nature appears to display her rage
DeletePeople that keep our faith in human race alive, dear baili.
ReplyDeleteIs it so difficult?
Have a great week
so true dear Pedro !
Deletethis is amazing how God manages to keep our Faith alive in Goodness and Good people ! He knows His job so well !
Thank you for sharing your life, both the positives and the negatives.
ReplyDeletelife and universe and everything within seems to have both sides dear Kathy , i try hard to keep focus on bright side to avoid negativity but war is big thing and anything can happen so i wanted to let my blog friends learn about this current situation as well :)
ReplyDeleteDear Baili,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all … thank you so much for the wonderful comment you left on my latest post. You have an amazing ability to put thoughts and feelings into words. So much kindness flowed through your words … they touched my heart. Thank you dear Baili!
Now, as always, I enjoyed your post. In return, I hope you enjoy …
In Both Sides of the Picture, your story was told,
Of tempests and treasures, both bitter and bold.
Through storms of sand and winds that roar,
Your heart finds peace in blessings more—
A son returned, a phone retrieved,
In kindness shared, your soul believed.
Though dust may hide the world from view,
The light of love still shines right through.
Framed in your home, that painting dear—
A token of grace, now crystal clear.
John
What a marvellous piece of poetry once again dear John and similarly beautiful and flawless 👍🥰 I really believe you are extraordinarily gifted 🤗
DeleteThis reminds me days when me and one of my school friends would try to share thoughts in poetry in classroom ,but it happened really few times. I never had idea that I will have a blog friend like you with such astonishing creativity 👌😊
Thanks for uplifting my simple blog with your wonderful poetry John!!!
God bless you!
I am definitely praying for peace in your area (and the whole world). I love seeing the beautiful art you hung given to you by people you know! so nice. Quite a story about your son finding his phone. There definitely are good people in the world. Praying you and your loved ones remain safe.
ReplyDeletePrecious friend Sandy ♥️
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you!🥰
Either I like you my friend and so many others keep praying for the peace of world and now for my own homeland. Wars keep us on toes in survival mode,only peace let us thrive as humans. No matter who wins in wars ,humanity loses always 🥹🙏
Baili, first, I have been reading about the warring factions and thank you for letting us know you and your family are safe and hope that continues to be true, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat was very good news to read about the kindness of strangers who found and returned your son's phone. The same thing happened to my husband a few years ago when he left his phone on a park bench. It was found by a young man who declined a reward, so my husband treated he and his girlfriend to lunch.
Thank you for showing the displays of wall art in your home. The fact that these were done by or sent from friends and loved ones makes them even more special each time you look at them. I agree with your husband that the embroidered handkerchiefs should have been ironed before being framed.
Dear friend Dorothy ♥️
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely words! They mean lot to me always 🥰
As far we know by the grace of God war suddenly stopped after US president Trump came between both countries. Ceasefire agreement has been announced if I learn it correctly which is more than relief for the people of both sides!
How nice that phone of your husband was similarly returned by some kind hearted person 👍🥰 such rare but beautiful things strengthen our faith in good people in the world undoubtedly ♥️ good to give them treat !🤗
True about frame man my friend, on the other hand such people are paid well for their work but don’t do the job properly which is sad and bad as well. Frame man gave excuses that despite ironing the curves in the cloth due to pull of embroidery threads don’t straighten completely when stretched:(😔
Hello Baili, I have been thinking of you as we see on the news the conflict with India in the Kashmir region... I hope it will be resolved quickly. It is rare thing to find such goodwill that an expensive phone is returned, I am glad for your son and it was lovely that the good samaritans were treated to a pizza :) I was on a train recently when the couple in front left the carriage and I saw his phone in front of me. After some time it rang and it was his partner, I was able to reassure them that I was taking the phone to the transport lost property at the next station and felt glad to have helped. Most of us in the UK have banking apps on our phones and although we have fingerprint recognition there are hackers and it is a worry if one is lost. I think the pictures you have had framed make a lovely display, especially because they are gifts and have been made for you :) Betty
ReplyDeleteDear friend Betty 🥰
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with experience ♥️
It’s always a pleasure to learn about how different friends react in such situations instantly. I really appreciate and admire how you helped that couple to get their phone back 🥹🥰♥️
I agree that it’s not easy and we are tested with such easy temptations so often but people with pure heart and strong character never get trapped and instantly imagine themselves in others shoes and try their best for return things don’t belong to them!
Whenever darkness of the world burdens my heart such incidents uplift and enlighten me from within once again and my faith in Divine deepens more 🥹🥰
Yes gifts are special and important. I feel blessed to receive gifts from friends dear Betty.this is rare happening in my life as I have just few school friends who are far away and out of contact though we exchange gifts when meet but it’s rarely.
These framed gifts shine like love ,beauty and joy in my life 🥰🤗♥️