Leaving Thursday

[allousa 1]

Hello everyone.

I haven't been on much the past two weeks because I've had alot going. Many of you know about my losing my furry babies a couple of weeks ago. And that has been tough for me to deal with. But also, my uncle has been in the hospital since the 8th. He had surgery to remove cancer in his esophagus. It was a very difficult surgery and he never woke up from it. His age, diabetes and the fact that he has only one kidney has worked against him. He's had many difficult days over the last two weeks. We lost him Sunday afternoon. His poor body had fought so hard to get well again, but his heart just gave out. My aunt and uncle are pillars of faith and there isn't a doubt that he's in better place with no more pain. My aunt and uncle raised me and he was my other "dad". This has been yet another devastating loss in my life. I'm still recovering from the loss of my father a little over a year ago. I've been at the hospital so much the last couple of weeks that I have not packed yet for the trip. I am up this morning to get that done since the visitation is tonight and the funeral is tomorrow.

My son and I are leaving Thursday to fly to Maroc to visit my husband's family. Hicham DOES have a ticket for the same flight back. After so many times of having to say goodbye at the gate, this time he will walk through with us. This is a moment we've worked hard for during the last four years.

Hicham's father passed out last week and when they took him to the doctor, they found that he had very high blood pressure and kidney problems. Hicham was already saddened to leave his parents because he is the one son that really takes care of them. This is such a hard moment for both of us because we've dreamed about the moment that we would be a family again for a really long time...but with all that is going on in both of our lives right now, we are both struggling to find the joy in the moment. I know that once we are actually together and we are coming home that we will feel it. Our hearts are just really heavy at the moment.

Please pray us over and pray us back safely. We will have precious cargo on the return flight since it will be my son, my husband and my mother flying back with me. Inshallah, the next time I post, Hicham will be back in the States with us!

I hope that while I am gone, that many here will receive some answers on their cases. For all of you waiting, KNOW that dreams do come true and there really is an end to this nightmare!

Edited February 26, 2008 by allousa

[ayesha4akram 0]

I'm truely sorry for your losses This is a much needed trip for you alhamdulillah. You and all your family are in my prayers.

Hugs

Ayesha

[Nagishkaw 510]

Allousa,

You have been in my prayers, and surely I will continue to lift your name up before God. We will never understand why bad things happen to good people, but never loose HOPE that in some way, at some time things WILL get better. Just remember the foot prints in the sand.

[*Maureen* 0]

I wish you and your son a very safe trip and a wonderful reunion with your husband! I am sorry for all the pain that your family has been going through. Enjoy your time and how nice, your husband will be traveling back with you so there will be no good byes at the airport. take care!

[Elva and Ehab 0]

Allousa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Have a safe and happy trip, I am happy your husband will be traveling back with you this time. (F)

[RAKASA 0]

Allousa, you have been on my mind so much these last 2 weeks. I'm truly sorry for all the pain & loss you are suffering and I am so excited for you that you will have your family together again. I know this is a hard time, not only w/ your personal family losses, but also w/ Hicham's father being ill. I pray there will be improvement before it's time to depart for the states. Best of luck w/ everything - and congratulations on your reunion!

Noura

edit to add: at first I thought this was some kind of cryptic Tuesday thread- lol!

Edited February 26, 2008 by ME~n~HIM

[Nasturtium 500]

I hope things go well for you from now on. I'm sorry about your losses.

[Ban Hammer 13,551]

stay safe

[doodlebugg 10]

Have a safe and great trip and so very very sorry for your loss.

[maggieNomar 0]

Although i'm sorry to hear of all your heartbreak, I am so hapy that this moment is finally arriving for you. Stay safe and I pray all of you return safely. Is your mom going with your or joining you during the trip? So happy that Hicham got a ticket with you. Check in early so you can get seats together!!! I'd be on his lap before I'd let him sit separate from me after all that...

[AlHayatZween 2]

Good luck Allousa!

Good luck and safe travels...

i'm so sorry to hear about your losses and the loss in your husband's family... may peace be upon them all.

Take care and be safe,

hz

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I will make dua for your safe trip and the health and welfare of your entire family. I'm in Morocco now; I was hoping to meet up with someone I know from VJ or VT, but we are passing like ships in the night.

[Badrs Love 0]

Have a safe trip. I'm a few days behind you. I leave next Tuesday.

[a1angied 0]

First of all I want to say that I am sorry to hear of your loss but glad that your"dad" uncle is in a better place with no more suffering. I am certain that GOD will give you the strength to get through this trying time and that is exactly why you will be with your husband so very soon.

I will pray that your FIL will be feeling better when you arrive so that you can spend quality time and your family when it comes tiem to leave will be able to do so without soon much worry.

You will continue to be in my prayers!

[monnik 0]

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I'm so upset for all of the strife you are going through right now.... I know that things will be brighter soon. We will keep you and your family members in our prayers.... and I hope you have a wonderful trip & a nice flight.........

God bless your family, alli.