So let me tell you what just happened... I was walking home from the 7 eleven (had to get a money order) and as I as walking the thunder and lightening started... and it was getting louder and the drizzle that had started was turning to full blown rain. This car pulls up behind me driving out of the Bank of America ATM drive threw and as I cross the street she winds down the window and yells do you need a ride sister. I turned around and saw a sister in hijab and I would normally said I'm ok maybe out of pride or because you grow up knowing you don't get in cars with strangers I said yes... I would like to have a ride. I got in the car and gave her Salaams and a hug and I put my trust in Allah. She and I gabbed on for 10-15mins in a 2 minute car ride. She was so nice and sweet. She reminded me of an friend I had that I never met before. It was one of those things that you just know this is a good person. Sitting in the parking lot in her car which reminds me of mine (no air condition) we joked about it and my car and how we stick to the car lol. It was so fun just to talk to someone and laugh that was on the same level as you. It was one of the best parts of my day I'd have to say. I met a new sister in Islam. You rarely see this in any regular person out here. The Mercy of Allah sent me someone, a good person, to give me a ride and not want anything in return. Just to get me out the rain and take me home. Alhamdulillah May Allah reward her for her good deeds. Ameen.
Another story of my day... I have alot... :)
I was at the Safeway before I was at the 7 eleven to get the money order and they were out of order. So I headed to the Starbucks inside. There was this African guy there from Ghana. He hasn't been here long but we were talking or maybe more so he needed to vent. But I have nothing but time (though I knew the rain was approaching). He was telling me that here in American it is the standard to Multi-task as in his country it would be considered rude. Even to use your left hand would be an insult. But he was doing the opposite of what he was accustomed to and what he feels is wrong because that's what Americans do and he wants to do what they say is "standard" though he doesn't agree with it. I listened to him while telling him how I wanted my Frap.. without whip... he was telling me that its not going to be right if you don't put the whip. I was like I don't like the whip but I do like the chocolate on top. I then told him... It's not about all the time what other people feel is standard sometimes it's about what you feel is right for you. if it's not hurting anyone else. For example I like no whip and lots of chocolate. As I walked away... I told him... Don't let where you are change who you are... he looked at me and said thank you... I told him to have a good day.
It felt good this evening of what happened... I think that I learned alot in the time I spent out the house.
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This was a good post. I enjoyed reading this, women all over need to read this one. Its not the less you wear is what attracts a man, but just being a women and a lady of class. I like a women who can look good with out showing the world. That's how I want to teach my daughter, respect yourself and demand respect and do it with class. Great post.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter will be fine. She has you to help her see that beauty isn't always what is on the outside. You can still be attractive and not show yourself. Still be girly with out having the girls out ya know :). Sometimes someone is so beautiful on the outside and so ugly on the inside. The shell is shined up and the inside is tarnished. It's sad. I know you are a good father and she will respect herself and demand it as well. I'm happy you liked the post. :)
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