Sunday, August 24, 2025

Grateful For The Recovery , Art By Younger Son, Musical Library And Independence Day In Native Home

Hey Amazing heartsπŸ₯°♥️

Hope beating smoothly on the rhythm of life despite odds ♥️πŸ‘

Heartfelt thanks to each of you for sending your good wishes and healing thoughts to me on previous  my postπŸ₯ΉπŸ™♥️

Your words are my strength and I believe it was God’s grace, hubby’s much care and your prayers that helped me to heal in no time πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯Ή

Yes my shingles healed within a week thank goodness and I am on my feet again since three days with utter grace of GodπŸ₯ΉπŸ™

Dear friend Sue said maybe I took some stress which led to that remnant of chickenpox bacteria reactivate . I contemplated over this for a while but couldn’t figure out what stress I might have taken . When I was writing her that I don’t think I was taking any stress these days my mind suddenly shook up with thought of extreme heat and humidity we have been suffering from. And my response to her question turned negative . Yes a struggle to move through extremely hot days are stressful undoubtedly 😞 Our body feels this stress unknowingly which results in such severe symptoms sometimes . Later we knew that not just our city but my native part is facing this problem and many people are having shingles unfortunately. I just hope that we can find vaccination for this painful disease here like other countries but seeing the signs I don’t think it’s going to happen any sooner ☹️

Anyway,after recovering I visited my mother in law which I have postponed last Friday due to tiredness. Then there was a small family gathering for fixing the marriage proposal between one of our nieces and nephews. Both are first cousins and in early twenties. Wedding will be determined later because mother of the bride isn’t well and having treatment for Asthma.

I want to thank Sue who kept texting me during my illness. It surly made pleasant affect on my mental health meanwhile,specially when I wasn’t able to walk at all. She is sweet and such an inspiration πŸ₯°♥️

Hubby was great support too who didn’t leave my side even for a while . Even he was looking after household,cooking particularly and supervising youngest son for few necessary pieces of jobs as well, he attended my shingles twice to thrice a day so healing can be achieved quickly. And it worked miraculously πŸ₯ΉπŸ™

I am grateful for having my mobility back and I will try to keep it slow so heat doesn’t act on physical weakness as severely.

Destruction brought by climate change has damaged national economy hugely and badly unfortunately and watching how much damage has been caused one can assume that reconstruction will take longer time and more money to recover from such traumatic conditions πŸ˜žπŸ˜”☹️

 It is assumed that after every seventy years when our planet changes its pools such severity of situation is witnessed. I wonder how much time it will take weather  to settle down and behave normal again? 

No matter how far we have come in modern technology and advancement on various levels , when it comes to face Nature’s fury we seem like a string in the ocean πŸ˜”

Sharing  art created by younger son from Karachi. All educational academies and offices were closed in order to solve issues of rainwater that has turned the city in big pond . Thankfully things are getting better quickly after monsoon spell is gone πŸ™ Younger son also shared few pics of an interesting place he had visited with friends. It’s quite a big musical library which was owned by someone who had great fondness for Urdu music. I wish my son could have tell me name of the owner. But for some reason he couldn’t learn it.  




 

Centaurs Mall Islamabad,  we don’t eat out most of the time but luckily youngest son found a deal in which plate for one person included spinach along with chicken,we had only spinach dish with bread which was so delicious and later harmless as well thankfully πŸ€—

     The big round pot in our front yard provides some very delightful treats for eyes and soul always πŸ₯°♥️

Younger son created this on his sketch book first and then  on his tablet, characters are from the game he had created online for community in which he initiated the story and other participants adds layers to his story twice a week I think. He said he is enjoying how people share their ideas and story plant getting taller slowly. Reminds me that maybe such ideas existed in past as well but right now I can’t remember where I could locate it.


Pakistan has rich history of art and literature. I was fortunate to witness some good peaceful years before internet and social media turned things into rapid and artificial thinking which exists on surfaces and fears to getting into depth. Reading books, listening music, being creative with innate gifts was normal because people’s had time to slow down and contemplate. It’s often said that why great people or ideas aren’t being produced anymore. I think because we got to busy with escapism and stay busy in entertaining our surface thoughts only . Term use it or loose it frightens me when I think of consequences of it πŸ˜”☹️


These glimpses made my eyes teary at first because brought lots of memories back when I would listen music most of the day on radio while growing up πŸ₯Ή

   I am sure many of you are familiar with this gramophone machine, my parents though did not have it I guess but they mentioned listening music on gramophone,maybe they had it before I was born ♥️ I think it’s pretty modern version of that old one.

     My brother’s daughter celebrated 14 August Independence Day with her cousins and shared few glimpse of how they all dressed up for the occasion πŸ€— .me and my sister and our dear mom would celebrate our Independence Day with patriotic enthusiasm when we were in school πŸ₯Ή♥️πŸ₯°

Thank you for being with me precious friends,hope you found my simple post interesting ☺️

You all are in my thoughts and prayers always sweet people,please stay positive and grateful for gifts you have and keep spreading your light among all around you πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯°♥️
Health,peace and happiness to you all and to all you love ♥️πŸ™

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  1. Wow! Baili your recovery story is very happy news and I think also miraculous. How wonderful that you have not suffered so long, even a week or two is bad enough. I'm glad your friend Sue was able to keep in contact with you while you were recovering. Since you couldn't walk I'm sure the visits with her were very welcome indeed. I do love the photos of the old vinyl records and record covers. I haven't owned a gramophone for many years. Here we used to call them record players. But I saw one that looks like the one you are sharing. I saw it on the day I bought the 2 books at the thrift store. I wanted to buy the record player but it was very expensive and heavy. I also didn't have time to test it. Perhaps one day I'll be able to buy one. Your younger son is very talented with the drawing and in engaging others in the game he has developed. I'm sure he gets a lot of excitement out of it. Congratulations to your husband who has done a great job in looking after things while you were recovering. More happiness to you.

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    1. Heartfelt thanks for your kind words dear Joyful πŸ₯°

      Yes believe me that I too haven’t expected to recover within a week because according to the wife of my brother and sister of my sister they saw patients with same disease who haven’t recovered in two weeks. I feel truly deeply grateful to God who gave me chance to recover soon for whatever the reason it was πŸ₯ΉπŸ™

      Oh you liked this record player my friend πŸ€— I hope some day you can have one like this with privilege to test it before buying it ☺️
      Our younger son is quite very fond of drawing and does whenever he finds free time. I loved how he is developing imaginary story with his online community of friends and bringing his characters to life as he did here seems impressive job πŸ‘♥️
      I am really blessed to have such a caring and loving life partner dear Joyful πŸ₯Ή♥️πŸ₯° he is great person by the grace of GodπŸ₯°♥️
      Love and hugs to you πŸ₯°

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  2. so glad to read that you are better from shingles Baili. Lovely to read about whats been happening in your part of the World. Betty

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  3. I'm so glad to hear you're doing better now. I agree, those high temps and humidity are stressful in themselves, no wonder you got sick. I wonder why your country hasn't adopted shingrix, the shingles vax? Some trade issue, maybe. I hope that can be solved, because it's do much better than getting so sick.

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    1. I share your wonder for my country to not having vaccines for this disease dear Boud , but sadly it’s not just one thing I we wonder about ☹️
      It is pleasure to hear from you dear friend πŸ€—♥️

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  4. Glad you are feeling better now! I enjoyed the photos of your son's beautiful art and that amazing record collection. And what cute little girls your niece and her cousins are!

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    1. Heartfelt thanks for your lovely comment dear Debra πŸ₯°

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  5. It seems we have more books than ever, but little time to enjoy them. It's an artificial speed up of time and distraction. Probably, most of us can slow down if we try, but there is one more video to watch. πŸ˜‚ Distracted describes our world, but it doesn't have to.

    I'm glad your shingles have stopped! What a blessing to have such care. 🩡

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    1. Changing times are making people adopt new habits dear Sandi which is normal and acceptable.what makes things bad is we lose control over our desires for timely pleasures which ruin our ability to keep balance and chose wisely.
      We have people here who still prefer good book over spicy shows but to be honest overall how life has changed everything is affected bitterly.
      Oh I feel blessed and really grateful πŸ₯ΉπŸ™

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  6. Glad to hear you are recovering. Please take it easy and continue to rest when you can. Such a lovely post. I enjoy music from other places and well as good memories from old songs as well. Awesome to have a record players inspite of the digital times. πŸ’•πŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸ’•πŸŒ»πŸŒ»πŸŒ»πŸŒ»πŸŒ»Awesome to see your son's art work. Great photo of the girls on independent's day. Wonderful about your friend Sue, too. Here's to all the best these late days of August!

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    1. Many thanks for beautiful words dear Ellie πŸ₯°
      I so agree that memories belong to old songs make them special for us and forever
      Happy August to you dear friend ♥️♥️♥️

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  7. It’s wonderful to hear you’ve recovered so quickly and that you had such loving support from your husband and friends. Your reflections on art, music, and family life beautifully capture how small joys like your son’s creativity and Independence Day celebrations can restore perspective and gratitude, even amid challenges like illness or extreme weather.

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    1. Thank you so much for your very generous words dear Melody
      We are expecting more rain and flooding which can make things more difficult. Weather has become a very serious issue these days for all countries sadly
      I am thankful for having such a wonderful support by the grace of GodπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯°πŸ₯ΉπŸ™♥️

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  8. Beautiful photos and a lovely sketch! I do remember the gramophone! Here in Canada we called it a record player! Vinyl records are still being sold today, people love vintage and the great memories of days gone buy. And even record players are being sold as well. Some say that the crackling sound of the vinyl records give it a heartwarming sound, kind of like a fireplace! Such a lovely post, Baili! Thank you so much for sharing.

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    1. Thanks dear Linda πŸ₯°
      For your lovely comment πŸ₯°
      So true that our sentiments related to such things make them more important to us than any other modern invention πŸ€—
      I still miss my old friend my first radio through which I got familiar with world beyond my tiny village πŸ₯Ή♥️
      I feel happy with thought that it brought you some good memories dear friend πŸ₯°♥️

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  9. Good that you are feeling better. I've had shingles and it's very uncomfortable. I still felt pain once in a while for a year. You have LPs? You lucky lady. I have LPs but nothing to play them on.

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    1. Heartfelt thanks dear RedπŸ₯°
      I was bitten by centipede once at age of eighteen and I still feel the sharpness of it’s pain once in a year ,I wonder if it is relatable with your experience of feeling shingles pain after so many years???
      I know you love listening radio and old songs so maybe your lps has some use πŸ€—

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  10. I am so pleased you are feeling better now, that is good news :)
    It was nice to see your sons art and all those records ... goodness what a large collection!
    Sweet pictures of the girls on Independence Day.

    Continue to take things carefully, sending my good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Heartfelt thanks for your beautiful and thoughtful comment dear Jan πŸ₯°♥️

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  11. It is good to hear you are feeling so much better, Baili. I hope Pakistan gets the Shingles vaccine soon so you can avail of it. The people in the last two photos are beautiful. Love the colours they are wearing. Your son’s drawing is interesting. Great photo, Baili!

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    1. Dear Marie πŸ₯°
      Thank you for kin’s and sweet words ♥️
      Little girls standing in last photos are nieces of my sister in law and my sister in law and girls are wearing special dress of colour that our flag has on it green and white with moon and a star πŸ€—

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  12. I am happy to hear that you are healthy again.

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    1. This is only utter grace of God my dear friend Kathy πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯°♥️

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  13. You recovered more quickly than I have always heard. I'm glad. Itwas helped by the temder loving care of your husband. I hope Pakistan has better wearher now.

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    1. Thank you from the bottom of my heart precious friend Emma πŸ₯°
      I hope weather gets nice and bearable throughout the world πŸ™♥️

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  14. Happy for you, dear baili.
    I wish I had the talent of your son.
    I don't.
    Have a great week

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    1. Thanks dear Pedro πŸ™
      Your talent is exceptional,I like how I can learn so much about what is going on in the world on political and other levels πŸ€—πŸ‘

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  15. Baili, so pleased you have recovered, that is a good blessing and what a wonderful husband you have looking after you. Not all husbands would do what he did or has done for his family, I'm sure. My husband is a good one too!
    Love what your youngest son has done, very beautiful and a talented young man it seems.
    The records, oh my they are still making a few apparently and I remember one of my uncles having a gramophone with a handle of it that you turned many times as no power was needed, a long time ago when I was only a child.
    Take care.

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  16. Precious friend Margaret I completely agree that husbands can be different in the way they treat their families because they are different people and everyone is unique.
    This is really truly a blessing to have life partner who feels your pain as his own and look after you when you are ill . I too am witness that not all men are equal regarding in such sensitive situations.
    I am happy you have such amazing partner as well dear friend πŸ€—πŸ₯°♥️

    How nice your uncle had such gramophone as well πŸ€— that must be a pleasant memory indeed I think πŸ₯°

    We feel proud how our younger son is carrying his art alongside his tough studies of computer science. We feel happy because we know it’s his gift and worth to intact .πŸ‘♥️

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  17. Very happy you are feeling better, Shingles is scary and can be dangerous.

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    1. Dear Joe ,it was such pleasure to learn you are fine and thank you so much for dropping by πŸ₯°
      Always a joy πŸ€—
      God bless you and loved ones πŸ₯°♥️πŸ™

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  18. I'm glad that you recovered from your shingles episode quickly, Baili! Your husband lessened the stress on you by taking over the chores and by caring so well for you during your shingles episode. Your son's graphic is excellent. It radiates exuberance! I enjoyed seeing all the records and the record player. I have quite a collection and have spent many, many hours listening to records throughout my life. I'm going to sell or donate all my records, CDs, and DVDs though. I listen to everything online now, and I must pare down our belongings! (Swedish Death Cleaning. πŸ˜‚). Please take as much care and relaxation as you can, especially if it is so hot! Big hugs to you!

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    1. Heartfelt thanks for your beautiful and encouraging words always precious friend Louise πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯°♥️
      I am hearing from blog friends and relatives visiting that I recovered sooner. I feel utterly grateful that God has blessed me with loving and generous husband and sons who’s caring brought me relief from the painful disease earlier πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯Ή They surly be rewarded for their kindness by the Creator hopefully πŸ™♥️
      Oh thank you for adoring Asad’s art . I remember when he was preparing for the university we asked him he can pursue career in art if he wants to because he’s got gift for that . But he said he will see and then one day he informed he chose computer science and we were happy in his choice because it’s his life and he is free to choose πŸ₯°♥️
      He tells his friends from art side in university ask him to help them in drawing and he does so happily ☺️
      Oh you have gramophone and listened music on them always wow.i think they sound far better than tape recorder which was my third source of listening music after radio and tv 😊
      Oh dear I am desperate to do Swedish death cleansing as well after my arthritis has worsened. I try hard to keep control of the disease through exercise but still I feel weaker than before and I want to lessen burden of looking after things by downsizing everything in my house. I hope I can do it asap in future near.
      Hot weather specially such really hot weather questions my ability to take care of household honestly.but I am genuinely trying to not let myself jump on doing everything like before but think carefully before action πŸ˜…☹️😞😩😭
      You stay in heart and thoughts and best wishes always dear friend,much love and hugs πŸ«‚♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😩

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  19. Oh, I'm caught up. I would like to say I won't fall behind again, but I don't have a very good record. 😱😡‍πŸ’« Wishing you all the best, dear friend! ❤️

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    1. Extremely sorry for last emoji in first response.my hand moved quickly because it time to make lunch as our gas in stoves appears for two hours hardly πŸ˜‚
      Oh please this wasn’t the case and ever precious friend πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯°♥️
      I truly love reading you ,learning how you two are doing.your honesty and love is powerful attraction for readers and I am one of them πŸ₯°
      So feel relaxed because you can visit when you have time please πŸ₯°♥️

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    2. You're just the best, Baili!!!❤️❤️❤️

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  20. I'm so thankful that you are feeling better, dear friend! Shingles is such a painful thing, and I'm glad your family took such good care of you! Your son's art is beautiful, and I agree with you, that so many of the things that we used to enjoy years ago, have gone by the wayside because of the internet. Your brother's daughter and cousins are adorable, sweet picture of them! Many blessings to you dear friend, continue to get well and rest lots!

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  21. Dear Marilyn πŸ₯°
    It’s always good to hear from you ☺️
    I pay thanks to Creator in every breath for blessing me one of the best families πŸ₯ΉπŸ™♥️
    They are so kind and caring by the grace of GodπŸ₯°♥️πŸ™

    It makes me happy you liked art by my younger son πŸ€—♥️

    I can relate to feelings mom and grandma shared often when we little,they would say it’s sad how things have changed over the time. They felt hard to adjust in news changes when the ratio of changes were quite low. We have witnessed biggest change via the arrival of modern technology and I am finding it harder how to not miss old peaceful times when people had time to spend together πŸ˜”
    Thanks for liking images of my sister in law and her nieces πŸ₯°
    Sending you love and hugs πŸ₯°♥️♥️♥️

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  22. I too am so happy you are feeling better. Your family is so precious. Your son's art beautiful. The girls art too cute. Thank you for sharing your life.

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    1. Many thanks for your kind words dear Nichole πŸ₯°♥️

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  23. I always enjoy your posts. First off, glad you are doing better. I didn't know you were dealing with shingles. I have no idea how painful it can be. I know my aunt dealt with it in her later years but we weren't in touch. Okay ..now that art - ..wow, he is talented. I'm impressed!! It was great seeing the library (beautiful) and the records. I have so many LP's albums and gave them all to a thrift store in 2001. It was all the 60's and 70's music. I wish I still had them. That is a really nice photo of you and your husband... Sue sounds like such a good friend to keep tabs on you. Heat and humidity is stressful. We're just getting over some monsoonal weather that hit up here in the mountains.

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    1. Precious friend Sandy hearing from you is my true joy always πŸ€—πŸ₯°♥️
      I am grateful that my shingles left sooner by great grace of GodπŸ™
      I feel lucky indeed to have abundance of love and care of family and precious and heartfelt support from blog friends πŸ₯ΉπŸ™πŸ₯°♥️

      Hope your aunt had recovered in no time as well πŸ™
      This is sweet of you to appreciate art of my son dear Sandy specially when you too are such a nice artist πŸ‘πŸ₯°
      Oh sorry that you miss your old Lp,s . I bet sixty’s and seventy’s music was worth listening repeatedly. I love older songs used in shows and movies.they have great appeal πŸ€—

      I don’t know if you have heard about how monsoon season has caused huge damage to my homeland. floods have vanished so many towns and villages, some city colonies are also affected badly . It’s biggest economical loss in the history of my country πŸ˜”πŸ˜ž☹️ more rainfall is expected in next week too

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  24. Baili, I am catching up on blog reading since our return home from traveling (again) and so glad to read about your recovery. Your husband and Sue were a great comfort and that definitely raised your spirits while your body was healing. Your son’s artwork is wonderful. Years ago, I had a record player and many albums so the photos brought back memories.

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    1. Dear Dorothy πŸ₯°
      Big thanks for your lovely comment my friend πŸ€—
      I am happy you returned safely from your travels,I just love how you love travelling πŸ‘ŒπŸ€—♥️
      It’s a privilege indeed πŸ₯°
      Hubby played very important role in my speedy recovery for sure because he not just didn’t waste time and took me to the doctor immediately first skin specialist and then to the physician.both types of medicine helped me to heal faster by the grace of GodπŸ™ Hubby stayed close for whole week taking care of my feet and this also helped me healing quickly thankfully. Dear friend Sue remained connected via her beautiful messages. I feel our light conversations kept me keep my focus on bright side rather than thinking about the discomfort caused by disease πŸ₯Ή Sue is so sweet who managed such connection even when she has lots to do in her daily routine πŸ₯ΉπŸ™♥️πŸ₯°
      Glad the records brought some happy memories to you dear friend πŸ€—
      Thanks for liking art by younger son too πŸ₯°

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  25. Baili - sorry to read you have been down with the shingles. Also have heard that stress can contribute to this painful disease. So glad you are better. Yes, I agree that with the internet (not all bad-certainly) we are losing out on the present moments that make us creative. Your son certainly did a wonderful job with his illustration. Take care and stay well. Hugs!

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    1. Precious friend Debbie πŸ₯°
      It’s pleasure to have you here πŸ€—
      Thank you for your lovely words πŸ™
      How nice you liked the art of my son ☺️
      He has been quite good at it since childhood πŸ₯°
      Heat is great source of stress and I feel it with age it’s growing stronger ☹️

      Secret of healthy lifestyle is hidden in keeping balance,if can take control of desire to depend on screen for dopamine we can return to our gifts of creativity for true happiness ☺️
      Hugs and heartfelt best wishes to you and yours my friend πŸ₯°πŸ‘♥️

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  26. I saw on the news there is flooding in Pakistan. Are you ok?

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    1. Dear Sandi Indus River flow 25 km away from our small city, water from upper five rivers will enter in Indus River tomorrow but we haven’t got any warning until now,let’s see what happens in next few days πŸ™‚
      City situated in plains have been through lots of damage and thousands of people are shelters provided by local authorities. This monsoon has been devastating for few countries of subcontinent unfortunately

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    2. Glad you are okay!

      πŸ™ I am praying for the others.

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  27. Glad you are feeling better ! The pictures of your family are beautiful. Happy Independence Day my friend !

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  28. Thank you dear friend πŸ₯°

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  29. Fico feliz por vocΓͺ estar bem assim como a sua famΓ­lia que tanto ama.
    Estive de fΓ©rias. Senti saudades.
    Uma boa semana.
    Um beijo.

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  30. Hope the weather conditions in your country are improving take care.

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  31. Younger son is very talented! I enjoyed the artwork.
    Amalia
    xo

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  32. I'm glad you are getting better. I've known a few people with shingles and it was very unpleasant for them. Hope you continue to improve! I like your son's illustration.

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  33. I am so glad that your health is recovering. I am sorry that I am late in keeping up with your posts.

    My brother and I were given one of those old gramophones as a Christmas present. We both like different music ;-)

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