I distinctly remember the midnight mass I attended with Aunt Josephine, and the purple frock with golden checks stitched by my mom for Christmas. I was all of five years old.
Eid was spent with Uncle Latif and Aunt Mariam. The childless couple doted on me, and cooked vegetarian food for us, respecting my family’s choice.
Back then, it was not an issue – what we ate, how we celebrated, whether we worshiped or just enjoyed a party.
Togetherness was important. The bonding we shared mattered more than anything else.
Halcyon days of yore… what remains consistent is the core.
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True. Thanks!
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Things fall apart when the centre does not hold … the core matters a lot.
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True. Thank you so much!
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A beautiful story 😍. Lovely and touching.
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Thank you, Bernadette!
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A lovely story, Reena.
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Thank you, Fleur!
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Lovely, if only all children could find such love
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They get it from online friends – love and other not-so-nice stuff.
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Beautiful story, Reena. I can relate to this.
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Thank you, Indira!
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My pleasure, dear.
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Your story warmed the cockles of my heart. Thank you.
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Thank you, Alicia!
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Nicely told, Reena. 🙂
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Thank you, Bill!
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Sweet story, my thoughts exactly Rochelle 🙂
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Thank you!
Reena
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Warm and nostalgic, Reena.
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Thank you, Linda!
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You were fortunate to feel and be united as a family.
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Indeed. Thank you, Patricia!
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Togetherness is a wonderful feeling, A lovely story.
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Thank you, James!
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I have the same feelings about sharing Seder meal at passover with my Jewish friends. It didn’t matter that I wasn’t Jewish, what did matter was that we were “family” , even if it was just by “adoption”. What wonderful memories of sharing those holidays together.
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Those memories remain, while the world around us gets more and more divided. Thank you so much!
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Bear, I always call that family by bond, otherwise, it would be by blood.
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Family by bond… I like that. Like a marriage of souls.
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Such a pleasant and enjoyable read, Reena. Such memories are to be cherished ❤
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Certainly! Thank you, Lisa!
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You’re very welcome.
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You’ve expressed beautiful sentiments Reena. Unity and togetherness is very important
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure
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We are united by more than what divides us
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True. Thank you, Neil!
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A sweet story, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle!
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