Comments on: Veneer

By: shannon

shannon — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:04:52 +0000

salaams aisha, not often i post, but it is often i read. first, glad to hear this is a repost, i was getting frantic for your number. the grave part is so profound. i was just thinking the other day about how babies go through the birth canal and how similar that is to our temporary resting place the grave, the constriction, the darkness, the ‘major event’ on the other side. what an awesome insight you had during your mri’s. jazakallah for sharing this.

insha’allah in real time time you’re well;)

By: Baraka

Baraka — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:35:36 +0000

Salaams dear ~W~ alhamdolillah, and thank you. I learn so much from your beautiful attitude towards life too and pray for your health and happiness.

Warmly,
Baraka

By: ~W~

~W~ — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:19:14 +0000

Ahamdolillah. Alhamdolillah. Alhamdolillah. With every hardship comes ease. I learn a lot from you dear Baraka, and I am happy that you are in better health now. Indeed, No one is promised tomorrow, so let us seize the day.

By: Baraka

Baraka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:14:36 +0000

Salaams and thank you, dear Priscilla. I do hope that your first experience with the MRI was smooth.

In February, I went to a new lab and their machine is larger and more powerful and gives the most amazing warming, vibratory “backrub.” I had a hard time not falling asleep!

I’ll be booking all my future appointments there :)

Peace and health to you,
Baraka

By: Priscilla Gilman

Priscilla Gilman — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:08:09 +0000

Beautiful, Baraka. Thanks for re-posting these older pieces; they certainly deserve it. I had my first MRI a few weeks ago and it made me think of you as I guessed you had been through that a lot.

peace,
Priscilla

By: Baraka

Baraka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:49:26 +0000

Salaams all:

Just a note that this is a re-post from my last major exacerbation in October 2005. Alhamdolillah I’m well and appreciate your duas and love :)

And, Umm Salihah, it’s absolutely true that we should allow ourselves expression even when feeling down…but I find it very difficult to give myself that space without feeling immensely ungrateful. No matter how hard it is for me, I know there is someone it is much worse for and it seems petty and wrong to complain.

I am working on balance though – jazak Allah khair for the reminder dear!

Warmly,
Baraka

By: Umm Salihah

Umm Salihah — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:05:39 +0000

Salaam barakah,
you’ve made me cry.
It’s good to have sabr, but it’s okay to feel the things that are not so good isn’t it and allow them some expression. We always treat ourselves more poorly than those we love. If it was someone else you loved, wouldn’t you want to hear their compliant and to share their pain?
Allah (SWT) bless with you health and ease.

By: Achelois

Achelois — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:42:30 +0000

I am weeping. Alhamdulliah that I have you in my life to teach me sabr, shukr, humility, love, and understanding.

I am praying for you. Please get better soon.

I love you!

By: maximus mercury

maximus mercury — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:38:25 +0000

Subhanallah! Subhanallah.