The reason why I stress to you all about Remaining Focused is because, who would have thought that the First plane ride after about 7 years of me leaving Egypt would have been one not taking me back there but instead taking me to visit my Mother in the Hospital after having a STROKE!!?
I mean really. My heart dropped when I received the call from my aunt explaining that my mom was in the hospital and how they need me to get there asap. I was stunned and scared and confused because this was mom and the worst part is that I cant make a Dua for her at this time other than "May Allah the Most Merciful Guide her to Islam" ameen. (its the best Dua to make but at the same time I want her to recover). I take a deep breath and start to put the pieces together, ok ahh how much is the ticket gonna cost me, ahh who's picking me up from the airport when I get there because Charlotte is like 80 miles from my mom, what to do about my grand daughters schooling while we are away which gets me to thinking about the benefits of "HOME SCHOOLING". Ahh what things in my home do i take care of before I leave? how much money do i take out from my Migration money? I finally get it all planned out and by the Mercy of Allah I leave the next day alhamdulilah...My Companion drops me off at the airport she has also agreed to feed my cat and assist me in other ways may Allah give her success, in addition to the power of sister hood I was given the opportunity to get a discounted ticket due to a Lovely and Kind sister who works at the airport...May Allah reward her as well ameen. So I board and as the plane rises higher and higher I take a look over at my big girl who is so excited to be on her first plane ride. As I gaze out of the tiny window I gasp, and it hits me like a ton of bricks that this flight isnt for my Migration but rather its for my mother who is in pain who cant talk or walk who needs her ONLY daughter and I cry and I cry and I cry but, all the while not spoiling this exciting trip for my baby. My niqab is sticking to my face as I try to smile with her, and discuss this memorable moment in her life and mine. I arrive in Charlotte and my cousin is right there on time waiting to take me to his favorite Aunt, my bags are loaded and were on our way. 1 1/2 hours later we pull up to the hospital its like 930 pm i'm tired shes tired but we remain steadfast, well I do because she ate then was sleeping and comfy lol. Now comes the hard part...see you guys later with PT2 and remember to remain focused no matter what!!!
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“O My servants who believe (in Me)! Verily, My earth is spacious so to Me alone, perform your worship.” [Surah Al-‘Ankaboot: 56] May Allah bless you in your quest for migration, look forward to the next entry. May Allah answer my dua for migration as well. AsSalaamu alaykum.
Wa alaikumus salaam ya ukhti...I pray that Allah facilitates for me and you both, a Migration with ease and much good in it...ameen
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