Fatty Giwa

Morning of Eid 2025

This morning, when I told Khalil it was Eid, his first words melted my heart: "Daddy, Izma, and Hibba go to the airport!" He meant, "Let's g…

Eid Day 2025

Eid day came with an extra gift for me in form of a milestone achievement 😌😌 I was in the sitting room tired as I had just gotten home from where the ram was…

Khaleel met his friend at a Park

This past Saturday, at the park, my son Khalil and I had a playdate with a new friend and their child on the spectrum. But what truly stole the show was an i…

Khalil dressed in Chad attire for African Day

Today is Africa Day, and Khalil's class was required to dress up in a Chad 🇹🇩 costume.  I did my research and found what worked perfectly.  I didn't…

He agreed to change his cap this morning—no fuss, no tantrum! I had been preparing him in advance, showing him how dirty the previous cap was and explaining …

This has been the most active and fun of my physical life in a long time.

My virtual world has been the most exciting part of my life living here until lately. I can’t even keep up with the constant invitations and opportunities to…

Masjid al-Quba: A Timeless Symbol of Faith and Unity

Masjid al-Quba, the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Medina, holds a special place in Islamic history. Its significance goes beyon…