Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Letter to Julia 20140102


In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

As I mentioned before, some goodly villagers helped break down the coconut tree that fell on the roof of the old house at Casa de Julia inshaAllah, and they took apart 2 other coconut trees besides.  Total of 3.  So the lot is strewn with large debris.  I spent the evening doing some burning, but the wind coming from the northeast was blowing strongly.  So strong that the smoke was moving horizontally in a straight line, so I could only have a small fire.  But there is soooo much debris.  It might be weeks before I get rid of it all, compounded with my other chores.  I plan to use the tree trunks, though.  The wind has been strong for over a week already, but strangely not at night.  Right now the air is still, but I don't want to cut and burn at night.  Northeast from here is China and Japan.

When we marry inshaAllah, I will be there with you to give you my strength and my devotion inshaAllah.  Until then, I pray that you try to find happiness in whatever you are doing.  You have my commitment for marriage, so please be patient.  Be patient and positive.  We all get moody, but please don't despair.  Not everybody despairs!  The faithful do not despair!  If you despair, it means you have no faith.  So please be patient and positive.  Pray.

I love you.