1 day late......
ASSALAAMU ALAIKUM!!!!!!
And here I sit typing on the computer from our new home. Our new F AM I L Y home...ALHAMDULILLAH!
What a weekend.....I got things all packed in time and then we went to go get the truck. My mom said that she would drive it.....but instead of being a little bigger than a big van it was a 16 foot truck. Mom stepped down and I had to step up.
"HEY LOOK AT THAT MUSLIM WOMAN IN THE TRUCK!!" Pointing fingers everywhere......I had to hike up my gilbab to get into the thing.....jeez! So we get it home....me waving at little kids......LOL!! And I decide to wear jeans and a long sweater for the rest of the day. I have not worn jeans outside of my house in 20 years! Dark blue jeans with a arctic fleece navy sweater and a white hijab with a blue piece in the front.....I looked really well put together!
So we get the truck packed 1/2 up and I have to do an emergency Tim Hortons Run.........while I'm at Timmies.....I feel a draft....????? So I stick my hand under my sweater.....and feel? UNDERWEAR!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Only visible if I bend over.....so we get back to the car...and as I jump in the front seat.....rrrriiiiiipppp!! OH OH!.....
I get back to the old house.....and find........all my clothes are loaded on the truck......and I'm stuck with ripped pants.......are you laughing? I was! So then I find my long sweater/coat that goes to my knees......and I wear that.....at least my butt won't be hanging in the wind....... By the end of the day the rip is right down to my knee......oh it was funny!
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We got moved in okay and it all went well....lots of boxes everywhere and tons of good spirit.......
Thanks everyone for ur support and well wishes....I have so much more to tell you all.......
-the hubbex's sad phone call when the girls told him we moved in
-the hubbex sees the kids and tells them beware of schools in Cda
-I go to pick up my niece and the 13 yr old has a heart to heart with her
Just give me a couple of days!
posted by Safa at 7:55 AM
19 Comments:
Whoa.. I was just reading your post before this one and hit refresh and here is a new post.. Thats great! Anyhow, hehe, I have to read your post and comment again later..
8:09 AM
Oh I am so proud of you! So glad your in your new home.
Your pants.. hehe.. that is hilarous.
BTW! I can't wait to read the rest of the story..
anyhow, have fun unpacking and getting settled!
8:12 AM
That's fantastic, Safa! It must feel incredible to be getting this new start!
As for ripping the trousers...I did that once in a mall in Dubai. Bent over to pick up my change at the candy stand and, "ooo...it's cool in here." Good thing I had on a long shirt. I was mortified.
8:25 AM
LOL.... I think we all have a ripped pants moment. Mine was in the office when I was working.
Anyway, I'm so happy to hear the happiness in your words. You must have so much to do to get unpacked and get the kids settled, not to mention the regular activities of getting them fed and on a routine. I don't know how you do it w/ 5, but you are an inspiration. Good luck and hurry back w/ the rest of the story :)
Mamabear
9:31 AM
Mabrook, mabrook - it is so great that you are finally getting things moving in the right direction. Looking forward to hearing more about your new adventures.
10:18 AM
LOL @ ripped pants..
Great that you just laughed it off. I would have just cried of mortification..
Good Luck with getting the girls all set up for school tmrw. Its going to be hard on them at first, but inshAllah time will make things better. Adjusting from the middle east to here at this age can be tough. Ive been there... But inshAllah they get through it.. and keep their islam strong.
:D
~Aisha
12:03 PM
mabrook and alhamdulillah!! what an awesome story!! and how happy you sound. jeans and a sweater for the first time in 20 years. and a beautiful hijab to match. so so happy for you. time for the hubby to be sad for a change and NOT YOU!!!!!!!!!! la la la la la (lol thats me singing happily)
12:04 PM
hehe about the ripped jeans! So wonderful that you are keeping your sense of humor alhamdulillah. So congrats on moving in to your new home. May it be filled with blessings and happiness for everyone. Looking forward to hearing more. *hugs*
12:52 PM
On a side note and out of simple curiosity, did you always wear a galabeya in Egypt? Any particular reason you hadn't worn jeans outside the house in 20 years?
4:50 PM
You have come so far in such a short time! And now you're finally HOME. Alhamdulillah!
It's great to see how you are always able to find humor in the big and small things of life. I also had to laugh at the ripped jeans........with all you've been through, who would have thought you'd get a hole in your pants too? lol
Keep going sweetie. You're home. Your kids are home. Let the new life begin!
(And hey, don't forget about that day you're gonna have real soon where you just "BE". Chill out and relax. You deserve it!)
7:21 PM
Salaams Sis:
Oh, I'm so happy for you that you are moved into your new home. Things have fallen in place quickly for you, Alhamdulillah! Have you unpacked and found new pants yet, lol?
Love ya
Safiyyah - Shaalom2Salaam
10:28 PM
You sound so happy and "light". Alhamdulillah. Can't wait for future happy posts.
11:56 PM
assallamu alaikum,
ROFL @ the ripped pants!
Am so happy that things are finally looking up. So looking forward to seeing the pics of your new place :)
4:38 AM
You Did It!!!! You are awesome and should be proud of yourself. Your home now!! Congratulations on settling into the new home, and I had to laugh at the ripped jeans.You are truly an inspiration. Good luck to the girls starting school, I bet they come home with tons of stories and eager to go back tomorrow.
5:44 AM
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!
Hugs!
Anisah
6:09 AM
Atta girl!
You are such an inspiration Safa, I think you must be one of the toughest gals in the world.
You should have a cape like all superheroes, me thinkest you are entitled to one. That should cover up the trousertear should it occur again ;-0
Enjoy your new h o m e!
11:42 AM
Joy and good wishes your way.
Divorce is never easy. I hope the best for you and your children.
2:48 PM
Asalaam alaikum Safa,
I am very happy for your family, that things are coming together. Alhumduhlillah.
Also, you have been TAGGED!
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6:15 PM
i can see the safa spirit that you used to blog with long time ago returning.
5:25 AM
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