CALLING ALL GOING THOUGH ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN- OFF TOPIC

[MaryandMian 1]

Omid and Shonnie hang in there ladies. I know it is so tough and that you are frustrated beyond words. Been in those shoes and all you can do is pray for patience and lean on your friends and vent here some. We (Mian and myself) are praying for everyone to be reunited and soon.

Hugs to you ladies.

Mary

[Omid 0]

booperty boop blah boop bud

huh?

just my two cents.

lol... okay... i figured that wasn't urdu

Don’t worry guys !! inshallah everything will be over soon. Today is Friday, I m leaving shortly for Friday prayers and inshallah pray for everyone

Thanks Psoft - May your duas be accepted insha'Allah.

Omid and Shonnie hang in there ladies. I know it is so tough and that you are frustrated beyond words. Been in those shoes and all you can do is pray for patience and lean on your friends and vent here some. We (Mian and myself) are praying for everyone to be reunited and soon.

Hugs to you ladies.

Mary

Thanks Mary - sorry to be such a whiner.

[babybunny 2]

shonnie has good news .. but I have to update you in a little bit. heading to my office.

I wanted to let you all know there is good news.I am anxious to tell you all. .

[babybunny 2]

Here is an update. I had to rush off the moment I found this out. I had been getting ready for work when I found out. anyways...

I called the DOS. they said that on June 30th -ISL requested a follow up on our pending security check.

well a few days ago. Ironicly, I called some big cheeze wiz about our case. ohhh man this person was pizzed at me. after begging and pleading I got the much needed help at this point we are CLEARED

- let me say that chit again.. WE ARE CLEARED- THE SECURITY freaaaaaaaaaaaaaking checks. now, we are waiting for ISL to respond to the CABLE and make a dayum decison. yall are the first to know. Javed dont know yet. he likes to turn his cell phone off when he sleeping- the nerve of him

I wanted to share this important news with you all. so hopefully we get this done next week. sinceee Javed medical expired we gotta get another one dayuummmm itt.. its ok..

[MaryandMian 1]

Shonnie hope you have the visa in hand soon. Inshallah your now at the end of your long journey and Javed will be home in a few weeks.

Mary

[Omid 0]

Alhamdulilah!!!! That's wonderful news Shon!!! Insha'Allah this will be over soon for at least one of us

[babybunny 2]

Alhamdulilah!!!! That's wonderful news Shon!!! Insha'Allah this will be over soon for at least one of us

Omid,

I am sending good vibes to you ((((((((((( good mojo jo vibes )))))))))))))))))))))

but. I gotta hold on to 3 good vibes I hoping the embassy call javed NOW! - he has his cell phone off..

[PSoft 0]

Grand Papa

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped, the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about Grandfather," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor." So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day the building blocks are being laid for the child's future. Let's be wise builders and role models.

"Life is about people connecting with people, and making a positive difference. Take care of yourself, ... and those you love, ... today, ... and everyday!"

[PSoft 0]

U. S. ambassador to Pakistan Ryan Crocker lays flowers to pay tribute at the grave of Muslims' famous saint Shah Rukn-e-Alam during his visit to Multan, Pakistan on Friday, July 7, 2006. Crocker and Better World Foundation signed a US$ 198,891 grant agreement that aims to teach English to 300 students from government schools in Multan...

[hafiz 1]

salam I sent yesterday my packet 3.5 back to embassy through american express. and wish to see good news this week from this roomkeep it up guys

good luck fooki, you will hear good news soon inshallah.

[PSoft 0]

salam I sent yesterday my packet 3.5 back to embassy through american express. and wish to see good news this week from this roomkeep it up guys

good luck fooki, you will hear good news soon inshallah.

Inshallah Jee Inshallah we will have good news ....

[PSoft 0]

two ghazals for .. urdu lovers !!!

aa bhii jaao kii zindagii kam hai

aa bhii jaao kii zindagii kam hai

tum nahii.n ho to har Khushii kam hai

vaadaa kar ke ye kaun aayaa nahii.n

shahar me.n aaj raushanii kam hai

jaane kyaa ho gayaa hai mausam ko

dhuup ziyaadaa hai chaa.Ndanii kam hai

aa_iinaa dekh kar Khayaal aayaa

aaj kal un kii dostii kam hai

tere dam se hii mai.n mukammal huu.N

bin tere terii 'Yamini' kam hai

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jab bhii aatii hai terii yaad kabhii shaam ke baad

jab bhii aatii hai terii yaad kabhii shaam ke baad

aur ba.D jaatii hai afsurdaadilii shaam ke baad

ab iraado.n pe bharosaa hai na taubaa pe yaqii.n

mujh ko le jaaye kahaa.N tashnaalabii shaam ke baad

yuu.N to har lamhaa terii yaad kaa bojhal guzaraa

dil ko mahasuus hu_ii terii kamii shaam ke baad

yuu.N to kuchh shaam se pahale bhii udaasii thii 'Adeeb'

ab to kuchh aur ba.Dii dil kii lagii shaam ke baad

[fooki 0]

GONGRATULATIONS SHON

YOUR WAIT IS OVER AND NOW GET READY TO GET VISA AND FLY

Fooki

[babybunny 2]

GONGRATULATIONS SHON

YOUR WAIT IS OVER AND NOW GET READY TO GET VISA AND FLY

Fooki

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am ready for daddy to come home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the embassy better be trying to contact him monday..

[PSoft 0]

The Power of Prayer

Muniba, a young Muslim university student, was home for the summer. She had gone to visit some sisters one evening & the time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year.

She ended up staying longer than she had planned.

Evening came & Muniba had to walk home alone, but she wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Muniba asked "God" to keep her safe from harm & danger. When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it.

However, halfway down the alley, she noticed a man standing at the end, as though he was waiting for her. She became uneasy & began to pray, asking for "God's" protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness & security wrapped around her; she felt as though someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man & arrived home safely.

The following day, she read in the paper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley, just twenty minutes after she had been there.

Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy & the fact that it could have been her, she began to weep. Thanking the Lord for her safety & to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story. The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a line up to see if she could identify him.

She agreed & immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before. When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down & confessed.

The officer thanked Muniba for her bravery & asked if there was anything they could do for her, she asked if they would ask the man one question.

Muniba was curious as to why he had not attacked her. When the policeman asked him he answered, "Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her."

NEVER UNDER ESTIMATE THE POWER OF PRAYER!

He, who loses money, loses much

He, who loses a friend, loses much more

He, who loses FAITH, loses ALL

Please don’t forget to keep in your prayers and thoughts your family, friends and specially everyone in our thread and also fellow VJ’s.

Wasalam

~ Imran ….