All the world is a birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.

Yesterday was my eldest child's birthday. Hazim is 13 years old now. I managed to dig up an old poem I wrote for him when he was 3 months old.

God's Gift

Thank you for entering our lives

for brighten up our days

your dimples make us forget our fear

and watching you smile

make the hearts grow warmer

A face so pure and true

may it stay the same way too.

 Thank you again.........

we love you and always do. 

                          Ummi and Abah, 1998

    Hazim's birthday cake

Birthday boy with his sister

Hazim, just remember this; God gave us the gift of life. It is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.

My prayers for you always. May Allah bestow upon you love, a blessed life filled with barakah. Love you, Hazim!!