This document provides testimonials from several grandchildren about their grandfather Mohd Ijaz Khan. The grandchildren share fond memories of their grandfather, from childhood memories of spending time with him at his house in Karachi, to his involvement in their daily routines and schooling, to the deep bond and care he showed each of them. They express how much he will be missed and the influence he had on their lives. Several also discuss rallying together as a family to be with him in his final days, finding unity and strength in their loss.
A Victorian Legacy - Chapter 11.1 Spares not HeirsDi Meeeee
Aphrodita tells Di, Michelle, and Angela that she has fallen in love with Henry Legacy, who is imprisoned for trying to kill his brother. The others are skeptical but Aphrodita insists her feelings are genuine. Henry proposes to Aphrodita at the prison, and despite reservations, she accepts. They marry the next day at the prison with all the simselves in attendance. Aphrodita later becomes pregnant with Henry's child, and gives birth to a boy named Timothy. Meanwhile, Alfred proposes to his partner Marielle, and James begins to realize his feelings for Claire.
1. The document introduces Vinnicha Akka, who the author met at a military camp. Akka helped the author when he accidentally entered the women's bathroom and made him feel less lonely.
2. The author details several interactions between himself and Akka over their time at the camp. Akka encourages the author when he is struggling and stands up for him when others criticize him.
3. One incident involves the author being assaulted by another student for allegedly flirting with his girlfriend. After, the author attempts suicide in the bathroom but is stopped. Akka scolds him for his actions.
Marina is worried about Rhys after discovering that his manager Tammy was murdered. She and Spencer visit Rhys at his large new home to check on him. They find that Rhys has moved on with a new wealthy fiancée and is getting married the next day. Marina has a bad feeling about the situation but decides to let Lark handle it as the creator of the world.
The narrator recounts being brutally gang raped at a dance club opening event after being invited by her neighbor and drug dealer Moody. She had gone with her friend Tara, who left with Moody's brother Abbas. Later in the night, Moody accused the narrator of sleeping with his cousin Rick and had her beaten and raped by multiple men. She was later found badly injured in her apartment parking lot. The story provides context of the narrator's previous relationship with Moody's brother Mahmoud, who she had cut off contact with after her son was threatened. Years later, she encounters Mahmoud again and finds he has conformed to a traditional religious lifestyle he had previously rejected.
This document appears to be a draft of chapters from a book about the author's relationships with different people in his life. It focuses on his interactions with a woman named Vinnicha Akka at a military camp. Some key events discussed include the author accidentally entering the women's bathroom and befriending Vinnicha Akka, missing the bus home together, Vinnicha Akka helping him prepare for a speech, the author developing feelings for another woman at the camp, and plans to continue discussing their growing closeness. The document introduces several characters but does not provide much context or resolution to the stories.
Randy and Eleonore are on their last date together before Eleonore's final exams. They reminisce about meeting in the university library and starting their relationship. Eleonore proposes to Randy, but he learns that as a "townie" or non-playable sim, he will die if he marries her. However, he accepts, realizing an interesting life with Eleonore is better than an immortal but boring one alone. They plan to get married after Eleonore's graduation and move to a new town together.
This document provides reflections from the past year of experiences with new connections and realizations about kindness. It describes attending the first Seva Cafe in Mumbai where cooking and serving food helped learn hospitality. Interacting with slum children at Shantivann sparked the idea to start Shantivann2. Offering cold water to people in the summer heat as part of "Quench the Thirst" was a rewarding experience. A conversation with slum children about friendship led to expressing gratitude to various people like rickshaw drivers who help the community.
Vivi met a young poet in her small hometown of Purworejo who gave her feelings of joy and confusion. They shared romantic moments but he never clearly expressed his intentions. After graduating high school, she ran into him again and their connection was rekindled, but still without definition. Vivi left town unsure of waiting indefinitely for clarity. Fifteen years later, she receives a mysterious message on social media that stirs her memories of him, though he is likely married now. The story leaves Vivi still contemplating the meaning of their youthful relationship.
A Victorian Legacy - Chapter 11.1 Spares not HeirsDi Meeeee
Aphrodita tells Di, Michelle, and Angela that she has fallen in love with Henry Legacy, who is imprisoned for trying to kill his brother. The others are skeptical but Aphrodita insists her feelings are genuine. Henry proposes to Aphrodita at the prison, and despite reservations, she accepts. They marry the next day at the prison with all the simselves in attendance. Aphrodita later becomes pregnant with Henry's child, and gives birth to a boy named Timothy. Meanwhile, Alfred proposes to his partner Marielle, and James begins to realize his feelings for Claire.
1. The document introduces Vinnicha Akka, who the author met at a military camp. Akka helped the author when he accidentally entered the women's bathroom and made him feel less lonely.
2. The author details several interactions between himself and Akka over their time at the camp. Akka encourages the author when he is struggling and stands up for him when others criticize him.
3. One incident involves the author being assaulted by another student for allegedly flirting with his girlfriend. After, the author attempts suicide in the bathroom but is stopped. Akka scolds him for his actions.
Marina is worried about Rhys after discovering that his manager Tammy was murdered. She and Spencer visit Rhys at his large new home to check on him. They find that Rhys has moved on with a new wealthy fiancée and is getting married the next day. Marina has a bad feeling about the situation but decides to let Lark handle it as the creator of the world.
The narrator recounts being brutally gang raped at a dance club opening event after being invited by her neighbor and drug dealer Moody. She had gone with her friend Tara, who left with Moody's brother Abbas. Later in the night, Moody accused the narrator of sleeping with his cousin Rick and had her beaten and raped by multiple men. She was later found badly injured in her apartment parking lot. The story provides context of the narrator's previous relationship with Moody's brother Mahmoud, who she had cut off contact with after her son was threatened. Years later, she encounters Mahmoud again and finds he has conformed to a traditional religious lifestyle he had previously rejected.
This document appears to be a draft of chapters from a book about the author's relationships with different people in his life. It focuses on his interactions with a woman named Vinnicha Akka at a military camp. Some key events discussed include the author accidentally entering the women's bathroom and befriending Vinnicha Akka, missing the bus home together, Vinnicha Akka helping him prepare for a speech, the author developing feelings for another woman at the camp, and plans to continue discussing their growing closeness. The document introduces several characters but does not provide much context or resolution to the stories.
Randy and Eleonore are on their last date together before Eleonore's final exams. They reminisce about meeting in the university library and starting their relationship. Eleonore proposes to Randy, but he learns that as a "townie" or non-playable sim, he will die if he marries her. However, he accepts, realizing an interesting life with Eleonore is better than an immortal but boring one alone. They plan to get married after Eleonore's graduation and move to a new town together.
This document provides reflections from the past year of experiences with new connections and realizations about kindness. It describes attending the first Seva Cafe in Mumbai where cooking and serving food helped learn hospitality. Interacting with slum children at Shantivann sparked the idea to start Shantivann2. Offering cold water to people in the summer heat as part of "Quench the Thirst" was a rewarding experience. A conversation with slum children about friendship led to expressing gratitude to various people like rickshaw drivers who help the community.
Vivi met a young poet in her small hometown of Purworejo who gave her feelings of joy and confusion. They shared romantic moments but he never clearly expressed his intentions. After graduating high school, she ran into him again and their connection was rekindled, but still without definition. Vivi left town unsure of waiting indefinitely for clarity. Fifteen years later, she receives a mysterious message on social media that stirs her memories of him, though he is likely married now. The story leaves Vivi still contemplating the meaning of their youthful relationship.
Katheleen reads her grandmother's diary and questions her mother Nadia about events after the diary ended. Nadia recalls a falling out with her own mother over religious beliefs. She took on responsibility for the family as the eldest child while also pursuing her romance career. Nadia's relationship with her mother remained strained for years, until she met and fell in love with Bruce, cementing her role as family heir.
This document describes the narrator's relationship with a classmate named Shruthi over time. It begins when they connected on Orkut and had an initial awkward conversation where the narrator did not recognize Shruthi. Their relationship was off and on with periods of not speaking. Key events that brought them together included an anthargange field trip, watching a football match together, and forming a friend group called the "rasta ang." Over multiple interactions throughout college, they eventually became closer friends.
The Bookacy Family Alphabet Adventures, ch. 10katrisims
This document provides a summary of Chapter 10 of the Bookacy Family Alphabet Adventures. It describes various events and conversations within the Bookacy family. Author has a conversation with her husband Curtis where she admits and apologizes for her past infidelity. They discuss the threat posed by Salahuddin. Abraham introduces his love interest Kendra to his parents. The document also shows glimpses into the lives of other Bookacy family members like Adrian and the twins Arthur and Meadow as they attend college. It describes the birth of Nicole and Adrian's daughter Beth, the first child of the next generation. Curtis works to build a robot/simnoid to help protect the family.
The document is a first-person narrative written by Eve describing her family's journey after the apocalypse. She recounts how her partner Xavier sacrificed himself to allow her and her brothers to escape pursuing demons. She later miscarried Xavier's baby and her brother Cain went missing for a time. Eve writes about lost family members like her aunt and uncle and grandparents that she and her brothers never knew. She struggles to remember details about her parents Castiel and Mimete, who perished when demons burned down the family's original home.
Billy-Bella Smith moves to Pleasantview after running away from an arranged marriage. She gets a job as a playground monitor and teacher's aide at the local school. Bella hopes to start a big family of her own someday. On her first night off, she goes to the cemetery, hoping to meet new people. There, she meets Phoenix, who she flirts with, but he leaves abruptly after a witch appears and causes a fight. Hurt, Bella drives home, crying over her failed attempt at a new relationship.
This document is a collection of memories, thoughts, and messages about Brandy Brehm, who recently passed away. It includes reflections from her friends Brian, Jason, Dale, Shannon, Tyler, Stefnie, Mary, Stephanie, and husband Chris, who wrote about how much she meant to them and wanted the best for them. Chris specifically thanked each person for how they supported him and son Logan, and assured them that Brandy will continue guiding them from heaven. The document ends with messages of support for Brandy, Logan, Chris, and Brandy's family during this difficult time.
The document provides an update on the lives of Jane Finch and her family. Key details include:
1) Jane has returned home after graduating college to marry her fiancé Trevor. However, she wants to get married abroad rather than at home, upsetting her mother.
2) Jane's sister Alma has become a witch, much to Jane's surprise.
3) Jane and Trevor travel to Takemizu Village in Japan to get married. They visit the Wise Old Man who gives them advice and shares a story.
This document describes the narrator's interactions with a classmate named Shruthi over several years of college. It details how they initially connected online, had some friendly conversations, but then an incident where the narrator lied to Shruthi caused tension between them. For the rest of first year, the narrator disliked Shruthi and thought of her as annoying for talking loudly on the bus and ruining his sleep. However, over time and events like class reunions, birthday celebrations, and a school trip, they began talking again and their relationship improved.
Grassroots: A Sims 3 EPIC Challenge, Chapter 4.2animeangel1983
After the death of her grandmother, the narrator decides to move to a new town called Appaloosa Plains with her grandfather and son Vincent. She must first properly pack up the family heirlooms and portraits from their old home, as well as deal with the import papers for some cursed gem skulls in the basement that are connected to a price Vincent will have to pay. The family is now ready for a fresh start in their new home.
The Glardags Legacy: Chapter 11- Be PreparedTonytheFish
1) Timon visits Mrs. Gogol, an occult expert, to ask for help resurrecting her recently murdered brother Simba.
2) Mrs. Gogol agrees to help using a mysterious "Resurrect-O-Nomitron" device, but insists Timon take responsibility for a powerful magic ring in exchange.
3) They travel to the morgue after dark to use the device, hoping to bring Simba's soul back from death. However, Mrs. Gogol warns Timon that resurrection is a dangerous process with no guarantees.
This document summarizes Siva and Sasi's love story from when they first connected online in April 2010 until their engagement invitation in June 2010. It details their first online chat that lasted for hours, their initial rejections of dates but growing fondness for one another, meeting for the first time on May 22nd where Siva proposed and they shared their first kiss, and ultimately deciding to invite friends to their engagement ceremony on June 14th 2010.
The detective is investigating the Strangling Servo murder case in Strangetown. They have interviewed two former detectives, Elmyra Beaker and Ripp Grunt, who were assigned to the case. Elmyra revealed that a man named Gargamel Pie owned the servo that committed the murders and had ordered it to kill. Ripp admitted that he and Elmyra had been distracted from their surveillance of the final victim because they were kissing. This allowed the servo to kill the victim. The detective becomes suspicious that the police supervisors did not properly discipline Elmyra and Ripp for their mistake. They go to interview their former lieutenant, Kirsten Singles, to get further answers.
The narrator has been investigating the Strangling Servo murder case in Strangetown. They have interviewed Detective Elmyra Beaker, her former partner Ripp Grunt, and their former lieutenant Kirsten Singles, discovering suspicious behavior regarding the handling of the case. The narrator also spoke to PetTech, who hinted at deeper connections but provided no clear answers. After searching various clubs, the narrator encounters Gargamel Pie, the prime suspect in ordering the servo killings. Gargamel invites the narrator to talk privately, suggesting the case may finally be solved.
Ravi goes missing after making a mysterious encounter at a flower shop with his supposedly deceased ex-girlfriend Dagmar. Dagmar, who is revealed to be a witch, uses magic to disappear Ravi and kill the cashier at the flower shop to avoid leaving witnesses. Ravi had gone to the shop to buy flowers for his fiancée Veronica, who is left worried when Ravi fails to show up for their lunch date.
The three documents describe humorous interactions between husbands and wives. In the first, a husband buys his mother-in-law a cemetery plot for Christmas and jokes that she hasn't used the gift from last year when she asks why he didn't buy her anything. In the second, a husband asks to "phone a friend" after his wife answers "yes" to wanting to have sex. In the third, a husband compliments his wife's eyesight after she feels ugly in the mirror.
Katheleen reads her grandmother's diary and questions her mother Nadia about events after the diary ended. Nadia recalls a falling out with her own mother over religious beliefs. She took on responsibility for the family as the eldest child while also pursuing her romance career. Nadia's relationship with her mother remained strained for years, until she met and fell in love with Bruce, cementing her role as family heir.
This document describes the narrator's relationship with a classmate named Shruthi over time. It begins when they connected on Orkut and had an initial awkward conversation where the narrator did not recognize Shruthi. Their relationship was off and on with periods of not speaking. Key events that brought them together included an anthargange field trip, watching a football match together, and forming a friend group called the "rasta ang." Over multiple interactions throughout college, they eventually became closer friends.
The Bookacy Family Alphabet Adventures, ch. 10katrisims
This document provides a summary of Chapter 10 of the Bookacy Family Alphabet Adventures. It describes various events and conversations within the Bookacy family. Author has a conversation with her husband Curtis where she admits and apologizes for her past infidelity. They discuss the threat posed by Salahuddin. Abraham introduces his love interest Kendra to his parents. The document also shows glimpses into the lives of other Bookacy family members like Adrian and the twins Arthur and Meadow as they attend college. It describes the birth of Nicole and Adrian's daughter Beth, the first child of the next generation. Curtis works to build a robot/simnoid to help protect the family.
The document is a first-person narrative written by Eve describing her family's journey after the apocalypse. She recounts how her partner Xavier sacrificed himself to allow her and her brothers to escape pursuing demons. She later miscarried Xavier's baby and her brother Cain went missing for a time. Eve writes about lost family members like her aunt and uncle and grandparents that she and her brothers never knew. She struggles to remember details about her parents Castiel and Mimete, who perished when demons burned down the family's original home.
Billy-Bella Smith moves to Pleasantview after running away from an arranged marriage. She gets a job as a playground monitor and teacher's aide at the local school. Bella hopes to start a big family of her own someday. On her first night off, she goes to the cemetery, hoping to meet new people. There, she meets Phoenix, who she flirts with, but he leaves abruptly after a witch appears and causes a fight. Hurt, Bella drives home, crying over her failed attempt at a new relationship.
This document is a collection of memories, thoughts, and messages about Brandy Brehm, who recently passed away. It includes reflections from her friends Brian, Jason, Dale, Shannon, Tyler, Stefnie, Mary, Stephanie, and husband Chris, who wrote about how much she meant to them and wanted the best for them. Chris specifically thanked each person for how they supported him and son Logan, and assured them that Brandy will continue guiding them from heaven. The document ends with messages of support for Brandy, Logan, Chris, and Brandy's family during this difficult time.
The document provides an update on the lives of Jane Finch and her family. Key details include:
1) Jane has returned home after graduating college to marry her fiancé Trevor. However, she wants to get married abroad rather than at home, upsetting her mother.
2) Jane's sister Alma has become a witch, much to Jane's surprise.
3) Jane and Trevor travel to Takemizu Village in Japan to get married. They visit the Wise Old Man who gives them advice and shares a story.
This document describes the narrator's interactions with a classmate named Shruthi over several years of college. It details how they initially connected online, had some friendly conversations, but then an incident where the narrator lied to Shruthi caused tension between them. For the rest of first year, the narrator disliked Shruthi and thought of her as annoying for talking loudly on the bus and ruining his sleep. However, over time and events like class reunions, birthday celebrations, and a school trip, they began talking again and their relationship improved.
Grassroots: A Sims 3 EPIC Challenge, Chapter 4.2animeangel1983
After the death of her grandmother, the narrator decides to move to a new town called Appaloosa Plains with her grandfather and son Vincent. She must first properly pack up the family heirlooms and portraits from their old home, as well as deal with the import papers for some cursed gem skulls in the basement that are connected to a price Vincent will have to pay. The family is now ready for a fresh start in their new home.
The Glardags Legacy: Chapter 11- Be PreparedTonytheFish
1) Timon visits Mrs. Gogol, an occult expert, to ask for help resurrecting her recently murdered brother Simba.
2) Mrs. Gogol agrees to help using a mysterious "Resurrect-O-Nomitron" device, but insists Timon take responsibility for a powerful magic ring in exchange.
3) They travel to the morgue after dark to use the device, hoping to bring Simba's soul back from death. However, Mrs. Gogol warns Timon that resurrection is a dangerous process with no guarantees.
This document summarizes Siva and Sasi's love story from when they first connected online in April 2010 until their engagement invitation in June 2010. It details their first online chat that lasted for hours, their initial rejections of dates but growing fondness for one another, meeting for the first time on May 22nd where Siva proposed and they shared their first kiss, and ultimately deciding to invite friends to their engagement ceremony on June 14th 2010.
The detective is investigating the Strangling Servo murder case in Strangetown. They have interviewed two former detectives, Elmyra Beaker and Ripp Grunt, who were assigned to the case. Elmyra revealed that a man named Gargamel Pie owned the servo that committed the murders and had ordered it to kill. Ripp admitted that he and Elmyra had been distracted from their surveillance of the final victim because they were kissing. This allowed the servo to kill the victim. The detective becomes suspicious that the police supervisors did not properly discipline Elmyra and Ripp for their mistake. They go to interview their former lieutenant, Kirsten Singles, to get further answers.
The narrator has been investigating the Strangling Servo murder case in Strangetown. They have interviewed Detective Elmyra Beaker, her former partner Ripp Grunt, and their former lieutenant Kirsten Singles, discovering suspicious behavior regarding the handling of the case. The narrator also spoke to PetTech, who hinted at deeper connections but provided no clear answers. After searching various clubs, the narrator encounters Gargamel Pie, the prime suspect in ordering the servo killings. Gargamel invites the narrator to talk privately, suggesting the case may finally be solved.
Ravi goes missing after making a mysterious encounter at a flower shop with his supposedly deceased ex-girlfriend Dagmar. Dagmar, who is revealed to be a witch, uses magic to disappear Ravi and kill the cashier at the flower shop to avoid leaving witnesses. Ravi had gone to the shop to buy flowers for his fiancée Veronica, who is left worried when Ravi fails to show up for their lunch date.
The three documents describe humorous interactions between husbands and wives. In the first, a husband buys his mother-in-law a cemetery plot for Christmas and jokes that she hasn't used the gift from last year when she asks why he didn't buy her anything. In the second, a husband asks to "phone a friend" after his wife answers "yes" to wanting to have sex. In the third, a husband compliments his wife's eyesight after she feels ugly in the mirror.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang jaringan komputer lokal (LAN), termasuk pengertian LAN, karakteristiknya, peralatan yang digunakan seperti switch dan hub, serta keuntungan dan kerugian LAN.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang jaringan komputer lokal (LAN), termasuk pengertian LAN, karakteristiknya, peralatan yang digunakan seperti switch dan hub, serta keuntungan dan kerugian LAN.
Questa presentazione è stata fatta in occasione del passaggio di consegne tra Fabio Pipinato e Piergiorgio Cattani. Parliamo solo per immagini. Comprese le immagini che presentano on line il portale Unimondo. Unimondo è un progetto de la Fondazione Fontana onlus
Violenza sulle donne. Raccomandazioni e diritto internazionaleFabio Pipinato
la violenza sulle donne. Raccomandazioni e diritto internazionale.
Mentre l’affermazione dei diritti all’eguaglianza e il divieto di discriminazione sono parte integrante del sistema dei diritti umani sin dagli inizi, il tema della violenza contro le donne entra nel dibattito internazionale su questi temi molto tardi.
The document is a tribute to Syed Mukarram Ali, the author's grandfather, who recently passed away. It includes recollections from family members about their fond memories of him - how he always took an interest in their lives and supported them. They describe him as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed. The family finds solace in knowing he is no longer suffering and believes he will be granted the highest place in paradise.
The document is a tribute to the author's father who recently passed away. It describes watching him take his final breaths in the hospital surrounded by family. It discusses how he was a caring father who provided guidance and support and was well-respected in society. Multiple family members share their memories and express how much they will miss him.
The document is a short story by Sophie Giscard titled "A Portion of Yourself" along with commentary. It includes acknowledgements thanking her grandmother for sharing stories that inspired the short story. The table of contents lists two chapters and commentary. The beginning of Chapter 1 describes the narrator and her sister visiting their grandmother, who always shares a new story from her life during their visits. She begins telling a story from 1944 when she was 12 years old and recalls the sound of planes overhead during World War 2 bombings in her hometown of Angers, France.
Nancy adopted the narrator as a baby and raised her as her own. Though the narrator later met her biological mother Betty, Nancy remained her "real mum" in every way. The narrator expresses gratitude for both of her mothers - Betty for giving birth to her, and Nancy for loving and caring for her unconditionally as her adoptive mother. She writes a poem honoring all mothers, both birth mothers who sacrifice their children and adoptive mothers who love children not biologically their own.
The poem explores the speaker's relationship with her grandmother and feelings of guilt over how she treated her during one incident in her grandmother's antique shop. In the first stanza, the grandmother is depicted working diligently in her shop. The second stanza reveals an upsetting exchange between the speaker and grandmother in the shop. By the third stanza, the grandmother is retired. In the final stanza after her death, the speaker reflects on herself and her grandmother's life.
This multi-genre project by Shanequa Perry is dedicated to five influential men in her life who helped support her after her father passed away when she was an infant. The project includes letters to her uncle, cousin, and grandfather expressing gratitude for their encouragement and role in her life. It also includes a poem about missing her father and meeting her cousin from her father's side of the family for the first time. The overall project pays tribute to the father figures who helped raise Perry and stand in the gap after losing her father at a young age.
This document is a collection of messages and poems in memory of John Anthony Adam Rodriguez who passed away on November 13, 2009. The messages are from his mother, father, brothers, sister, son, grandparents, and others who express their deep sadness over his passing and share fond memories of the laughter and love they shared. They reflect on his kindness and note that while a year has passed, they still deeply miss him and feel his absence in their lives.
7. We wanted to show and express what Nana/Dada meant to us… What follows is our testimonial to what a great grandfather he really was…
8. Nida As far back as I can remember, nana used to be a figure of discipline for all us kids. He used to scold us when we would run around or make noise, he wouldn’t let us poke around in his room in all his drawers and he used to hide all the chocolates from us and have it all by himself!! I remember nani would always jump in the middle to defend any of us if we had been mischievous and would always turn it around and put it on nana… “ijaz aap bhi bus… ufho…” Growing up we would always tiptoe around nana and go running to nani if we wanted something and she would hide it from him and help us instead! I remember staying over many nights at Alhamra.. nani and I would want to watch movies late at night after nana had gone to sleep, so we would sneak the tv and VCR into the corner room every night, come morning.. we would hear nana exclaiming, “bhai yeh tv kahan gaya?!?!” Contd…
9. But I also remember, being the eldest, nana would never scold me. He would always scold the little ones, but he would always turn to me and say, “Nida you are the eldest, you are the responsible one, you should make sure no one does anything wrong”, and even though I was probably in on it, I would stand there straight-faced and nod my head. As he got older, I saw nana change. I saw him become more mellow and softer and I saw him laugh and joke with us kids. He started thinking of us as adults. I observed the relationship between my mother and nana and how she started to take care of him almost like a child. I was fortunate enough to observe the bond between them and it has taught me a lot about life and what parents really mean to us. He had blind faith in her and trusted her opinion more than anyone else’s.. and I hope I can be that person for my parents someday. Nana would often take me aside and want to talk to me about how he was concerned about me, my life and my marriage plans! He would always be worrying about me and often said to me that I should get married while he was still alive so he could be there at my wedding. At that time I laughed it off, thinking of course nana is going to be there to see me get married…
10. ..contd Going to nana nani’s house in the evening was a staple of our day.. Walking in and seeing them sitting on the couch watching Star Plus soap operas was what I expected every time. For him to stand up and exclaim, “aah stranger! Kahan ho?!” I cannot begin to imagine that he wont be there when I walk in that room next.. From what my mother has told me about her childhood and their house, nana provided a sanctuary for so many people in his house. His doors were always open. So many people spent the best days of their lives in that house, there are so many memories attached to that house and nana’s presence, providing comfort and support to whoever needed it. He really did touch the lives and hearts of so many people and made it better for them. I am proud to have been his eldest grandchild and I am so grateful that I got to spend time with him and appreciate him. Nana you will always be with us…
11. Reeta I can't forget how nana hugged me and cried when I was going to lahore after my shadi. I remember as usual he was all ready and standing by the door while I got my bags and everything in order. I never realized he was standing there so he could say good bye to me properly. I can expect nani to be crying at times like these but for nana to cry at my ruksathi it made me see this side of him I never knew. I never knew he felt that way about us, I mean I knew he loved us but didn’t know that much. I'm happy Nana saw at least one of his grandchildren get married and I’m proud of the fact that it was me. :)
12. Saba Whenever I think about you nana I tend to think back to the childhood memories I have with you. It is too painful to revisit the 72 hours that we all spent praying for your recovery. I had not seen you since the past 1 year, I wish I had come back to visit you, I wish I had been there for when you threw that amazing birthday party for ami, I wish I got the chance to see you one last time... I know I cannot dwell in a pool of regrets and so every time I look back now, it is to celebrate your life. I am glad that my last memory is of you healthy and smiling. Here is my visit down memory lane with you Nana... I still remember those early mornings in Al-Hamra where I would look forward to eating my all time favorite food- chai toast. I would have chai running down my chin pretty much all the time and you would yell out “mehro is ko rumaal la kar do.” Nani would come wipe my chin and tuck the rumaal into the neck of my shirt.
13. ...contd I will always remember the late night movie sessions where nani would help us with mission “sneak Tv into konay wala kamra without disturbing nana.” We always woke you up, and the next morning you would spend grunting and fixing the wires that we messed up the night before. Your occasional “hmm” sounds, your annoyance with people eating chewing gum or walking too fast in front of you, your special haircut that you could only get from your favorite barber in Saddar, your sensitivity towards causing inconvenience to anyone, you speaking in English when you mean business, are traits that are truly unique to you. These are the things I feared you for, admired you for, and loved you dearly for. I will never forget the times that I called you or visited you just to check on you when Ami had not been around, and how much you expressed your appreciation. Your “thank you very much for calling” still rings in my ears and overwhelms me. You always treated me like an adult and made me feel so important.
14. ..contd Most of us will always remember you Nana for your signature ear piercing sneezes (which I seemed to have inherited!), your hilarious farting habits (which you really enjoyed blaming on me! “mm-hmm Saba kya karti ho”) your infamous 'moora', your 'makkhi-maar', your endless collection of tennis balls in the Al-Hamra house (which we could only take with your permission), and your generous collection of chocolates which we thoroughly enjoyed watching you indulge in and getting yelled at by nani “ijaz aap ko kya ho gaya hai, pait mai dard ho jaye ga.” These are the best memories of my childhood; the endless summers we spent in Al Hamra- our home. They are so fresh in my mind and I still associate my memories of you Nana with those happy and joyous times. One of my most meaningful bonding experiences with you was the summer of 2009 when I sat you down to ask you about the financial running of Uroosiat for my school project. We sat down on the dining table, you got rid of all potential distractions, and brought out your painfully organized stack of Uroosiat account files.
15. ..contd You first asked me what I needed the information for. You were very skeptical and hesitant to divulge actual numbers to me until I repeatedly assured you that the information I needed was purely for my knowledge and I would not publish it anywhere! You then gave me a notepad and pen and dictated the entire history of Uroosiat from concept to present, highlighting each period, comma, and exclamation point! I will always remember those 2 hours of your impeccable British English dictation to me. What I loved the most was that I could tell how much you enjoyed sharing your 'top secret accounting information' with me, once I had gained your trust of course. Nana you have played an influential role in my upbringing and I pray to Allah to grant you the highest caliber in Jannat. Rest in peace. I love you always. Saba
16. Hira "I'm glad I moved to Karachi in 2002". This is one sentence I never imagined I would use. Nana was a very active part of the 2 years that I was in Karachi. He would very regularly visit my room to see whether it's kept clean or not. He would get upset if the paints would be lying around, God only knows how he expected me to work without the paints being visible to him. I couldn't stay up till late hours, even on a Sundays I had to be up early. There were days it felt like I was living in a military camp! He didn't like the fact that I got a separate T.V for my room because he would want me to sit in the T.V lounge with him and watch -the news. I was practically his paid driver - please note that I did not have a drivers license at the time. Now that's what I call an achievement! Initially he refused to trust me but after constant insistence from everybody, he took me for a test drive and said I would have to stop right away if I wasn't up to the mark. He also threatened that he would get off the car and walk back home. I drove with all my senses on high alert, even the ones which were probably not required at the time. I passed!! This was no less than a Grammy for me.
17. …contd We all know how much he enjoyed going to the doctors every second day, and we also know that if, for example, the appointment was at 5p.m not only did I have to start getting ready by 2p.m but we also had to be at the doctor way in advance - probably even before the doctors assistant was there! I would regularly drive him to say his 'Juma' prayer, he visited his relatives every Sunday - this is why the entire family knows me so well! I'm glad we moved! I'm glad I passed the driving test. I'm glad I could spend 2 years of my life with him. May be if I didn't, I probably wouldn't have felt all what I feel towards him today. In 2004 we moved back from Karachi to Lahore, while saying our good byes he gave me a long big hug and cried out so loud. It was heart aching to see him like that. He kept on hugging me and thanking me for every thing I did for him and in the end his exact words were "I love u beta, I really love you and I will really really miss u". As I write this paragraph, tears are rolling down my cheeks.
18. …contd I think he always made an extra effort to make me feel part of the family. Not even once did I feel that he treated me differently from the rest of his grandchildren. In fact, I might be completely wrong, but he always made me feel like I was his favorite grandchild! The biggest regret of my life is that, I wish I could have gone to Karachi and spent time with him as planned, but I was the only fortunate grandchild to be around him in the last breaths of his life. I love you Nana!
19. Sana Dear Nana, I miss you. It is hard to believe that you are not around anymore. You were a constant figure in my life that I have seen, grown up with, and learned from all my life. You insisted on speaking in English with me every time I returned from Cali even though I spoke to you in Urdu– so this letter is for you in English with lots of love. One of my most cherished memories with you were the 7 O clock mornings at the Alhambra house. The countless nights I have spent in the "konay wala karma," my favorite part was waking up to the sound of you clearing your throat- a mighty roar that echoed the rooms of the Alhambra house. I would stick my head out from behind the door of the “beeech ka kamra” and check to see when you would flip the page of the newspaper, while I conducted operation "sneaking past you without being detected" plan - I was a little scared of you, not gonna lie.
20. …contd Of course you'd sense me lingering so you would look up and let out a big " Mmmm" I would giggle and come out surrendering myself. While putting down your news paper, getting ready to give me your full attention, you would ask me, "Nashta kero gee?" in your firm yet concerned-beyond-belief tone of voice. "Nai Nana, bus chai toast." To this you would rebuttal, "Acha tau uskay saath pappay khao gee?" while reaching over to the golden trolley, grabbing one of the round pappay. Before I could decline, you would have already broken it in half and offered it to me. The way you broke it was always hysterical. You held it with four fingers on the up side and with your thumbs on the round side. While full on applying force with your thumbs, you did break the “pappa” but also imprinted two big ol thumbs on my food! Together we welcomed the day while we drank chai and ate pappay at 7 o clock in the crisp early morning, in silence while enjoying each other’s presence.
21. …contd Those mornings are only a small portion of the many cherished memories I have of you. Now, I would like to apologize to you. When I spent 5 months with you- convinced that I am probably the luckiest granddaughter to have the chance to do that- I cant help but to think that I caused you more stress than joy. My late nights with friends, the burnt cakes that you so proudly ate, for drinking most of your 7 up sodas, and for those fights you got in with Nani over me. I am sorry. I hope that wasn’t too stressful! I love you, I miss you and I pray that wherever you are, peace is upon you. Love always, Sanah
22. Taimur It may not be possible to fully understand death. The certificate will provide the facts, the details associated with an individual’s passing. Questions of what, where, and when are easily understood, surface questions that don’t require much explanation. It’s the question of ‘why’ that people struggle with. ‘Why’ will keep them up at night, wondering why it happened, why it was not someone else and why they could not do anything to stop it. ‘Why’ is debilitating. I cannot speak for the masses, but the answers to ‘why’ were determined in the weeks after my grandfather’s passing. I looked back at the chaos that was the 72 hours after the phone call came to my aunt’s house and found my answers.
23. …contd My grandfather was unconscious in the hospital. No sooner had details of Dada’s condition been explained when my aunt booked her ticket across the world to be with her ailing father. My uncle and aunt in Southern California booked their ticket for the next day and needed someone to take care of their three children. 3 of my cousins dropped their plans and booked next-day flights from San Jose to San Diego to shoulder the responsibility. Text messaging threads were established from Karachi to San Jose to Irvine to St. Louis to keep each and every family member, regardless of location, updated with the latest information. And when it finally happened, and my grandfather lay in peace, entire communities showered us with their blessings. “Why” was no longer a concern. “Why” became obvious. At the ripe age of 85, my grandfather did in death what many families strive to achieve over multiple generations: he brought our family together. Through the chaos we found initiative, through the sobs we found strength, and through his death we found unity. My grandfather passed away in a hospital bed surrounded by all 5 of his children. What he did not see, but surely felt, was that thousands of miles away, each of his grandchildren sat with him as well.
24. Aamir Ode to Nana My favorite memory or memories that I have with Nana is when I used to live in Karachi on the 2nd floor before we moved to America, mainly because of his involvement in my school routines. This being that whenever I would realize I didn’t have a pencil or an eraser, I would ask him and he would grunt and lecture me about having stuff done the night before. Then he would take me to his drawer, which at the time for me was the coolest because he had all these things in that fascinated me. I remember when he would wake up in the morning and take me to school and drop me off at the gate every day. He would then also be at the gate when school let out waiting for me in his gray pants and buttoned shirt with his hands on his hips and a huge smile on his face waiting to ask me how my day was. If I had known at the time how fondly I would look back on these memories I would have cherished them a lot more when I was young.
25. …contd I am so very grateful that I got to spend the August with him this past summer. I asked a lot of questions about his parents and his life so far and really got to know him well. What I will most remember is the immense feeling of his presence in a room. This feeling would always have me relaxed, comfortable, and safe. I’m glad he is in a better place now, may he rest in peace. I love you Nana.
26. Salar My grandfather and I lived next door to each other for four years. By "next door" I refer to the wall in the middle of the house that sectioned off our respective living quarters. I saw him most mornings--he shuffled over and sat at the table with a serene look in his eyes as he surveyed the morning bustle. Every morning, Abba sat at the head of the table and read the morning paper. Every morning, Ammi made chai for herself and waited for me to finally come downstairs and eat my now-cold breakfast. Every morning, Dada rebuked me for thundering down the stairs so recklessly. I could get seriously hurt some day. Every morning, I apologized, then greeted and kissed all of them. I shoveled my breakfast down my throat and raced out the door, late for school, yelling "khudahafiz" over my shoulder to nobody in particular.
27. …contd Maybe I should wish our relationship was deeper. Maybe I should have talked to him about more than just what was going on that day. Or how I shouldn't marry a white girl because they will be the ruin of me. But I don't. Those conversations were hilarious. And though my grandfather and I operated on two completely different wavelengths, we managed to sync up every so often and really connect with each other. Then again, that connection usually revolved around him asking why this girl kept calling the house line asking for me, and whether she was my girlfriend or not. I miss you Dada, thanks for everything. Salar
28. Alina We're sitting on his couch. He appears to be dozing off, but suddenly he farts. Other than a slow grin as if to blame, in my direction, he remains unperturbed. Classic Nana for the 17 years of my life I have spent with him.
29. Tara Dada, I cannot even begin to describe how much you meant to me, or how much I miss you. I still cannot wrap my head around the fact that you are forever gone from our lives because it was just this summer that I saw you. You were always there; for everyone, whenever they needed you. I cannot picture you leaving us all behind; I cannot picture you anywhere but in Ayub Taya’s home, filling up the huge house with your presence alone. Going back to Pakistan without you there seems pointless now. It’s impossible not to imagine you sitting up as straight as possible on your particular sofa; watching TV or reading the paper. Even now I can practically hear your giant coughs echoing throughout the entire house as well as see the silly, mischievous but cute, grin that appeared on your face whenever you let out gas.
30. …contd I remember the last time I visited I would always secretly giggle each time you sent me in your room to fetch something. Going through your perfectly organized drawers, looking in your neatly arranged closet, and staring at your orderly shelves would amuse me. I was always extremely careful not to move anything I didn’t need by even the slightest inch because I was always afraid you would somehow notice. I also loved how prim and proper you dressed when going out and how perfectly combed your hair was at all times. You would be wearing a simple shalwar kameez most of the time, but even that would be pressed and ironed. I don’t think there was anything sloppy about you…ever. Your habits were always so amazing and admirable, and that is what really stuck out to me and defined you in my eyes that summer. You always looked so intimidating but somehow sincere and kind at the same time. When I think of times you were kind to me, I always think of how every single day, sometimes twice a day, you would ask if I wanted ice-cream. Sometimes if I really wasn’t feeling good I would refuse, but most of the time, just for you, I would say okay and sit down and eat it with you because you looked so eager and expectant and hopeful when you asked.
31. …contd Just sitting down and eating ice-cream by your side is one of my most cherished moments with you. Even though it’s not much, it’s something I will always remember. It was a moment each day where we could sit in comfortable silence and bond. Another memory I will always have with me, is even more cherished than the first. I remember that once every other week or so, you would call me into your room. When I came in you would tell me to sit down on the bed next to you, and then you would put your arm around me and talk to me. You would ask me how things were, how I was enjoying my stay, if I was having fun, or where I was going. I would answer all your questions as best as I could, but I couldn’t say a lot because my Urdu was so broken up and I didn’t want to embarrass myself by even attempting it much. Still, you would pay attention to what little words I had to say, and then you would lie down and have me lie down with you. I would stay like that for a while with you, and leave only when I had to and when you were asleep.
32. …contd Sitting on your bed talking, and then laying down with you as you fell asleep made me feel extremely special. There was always so much love and kindness in your questions; I could tell that you were truly interested and concerned. It was another one of our very few bonding moments together. And now that you have left, I feel so bad about not talking to you and getting to know you. I wish I had communicated with you more than I did before you left us. Dada, I am so sorry that we were never really all that close. My brothers and I were the only ones that were not close to you out of all your grandchildren. I am jealous of my cousins and all the time they got to spend with you, I wish I had the chance. I know that I should have tried to talk to you more and gotten over my fear of speaking terrible Urdu. I am so sorry that I didn’t get over this in time but I hope even then you knew how much I loved you. I hope that wherever you are, you are happy. You were an amazing inspiration in this life and deserve the very best. Thank you for all the precious moments you have given me. Wherever you are, know that I love you. Tara
33. Yasin Dada was a great and generous man. He loved everybody and did whatever he could do to help us in need. For example, my mother’s dad passed away when she was a baby and so life would have been difficult for her if she was just raised by her mom. But dada came for them in there need and provided hospitality, food, education, everything you need when growing up. He was like a father to her and always cared for her no matter what. Dada had a big heart to all of us and he would do anything for us, we must do the same for him in his after-life. Even though dada has passed away he is still always with us and watching, still providing us his love. He lived a long life and during his life we have always loved him and will always be in our memories and will never be forgotten. I just hope everybody’s doing alright; we want dada to know that we loved and appreciated for everything he’s done. When I was with dada in Pakistan he would always ask me how am I doing, are you having a good time, or when is the next time you’re coming back. That shows you that he takes interest in me and he wants me to come back because he cares about me. Dada knew that the end of his life would come and I'm sure he’s in a better place.
34. Humza Dada, You were my grandpa and I pledge to God about you. How kind you were, and how kind you were, and how much you helped people. I always loved you and I will never ever forget you. You took care of us, how kind of you. I give into your heart. You are part of our memories. No matter how gone you are you’ll always be part of my life. This is Humza praying to God for Dada