Qur'an 20140804

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

49.  Say, "O humans!  I am to you only to give warning."

50.  Those who believe and work righteousness, for them is forgiveness and a sustenance most generous.

51.  But those who strive against Our Signs, to frustrate them, they will be companions of the fire.

The Pilgrimage  22:49-51
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So there

So you see, Erin?   I have had plenty of experience with people telling me "No", "You can't do that", "Not interested", etc etc.  But I keep trekking on.  I have no one to comfort me, to tell me that everything will work out, other than my trust in Allah.  There are some people who have authority over me as in the Book of Allah, but Allah has taken care of the details regarding that matter, and I have learned that God certainly works in mysterious ways, and that God tests my perseverance.  So when people tell you "No", "You are wasting your time with him", "It won't happen" etc etc, you must ask them why they want you to be separated from me.  It can't be that they care about you.  There must be something in it for themselves.  I can honestly say that I do it for you and me and am guided by God, can they say the same?  Please patient my love, and ignore them regarding the matter.  You will be my wife inshaAllah.  I love you.

Natty, did you spend your Sunday at school?  Those iron arches look like something an Ivy League school would have.  Nice photo, though.  You are a very beautiful girl.

Pina, I'm not pleased with you.  My source tells me that you blew your advantage in Milan by choosing New York, but you can find out if this true for yourself.  I want you to go home, where you can have an easier life.  A hard life makes people ugly, and it will show in your face.  You need to be treated like a princess in order to feel like a princess.

Dinner was spaghetti with marinara sauce and spicy sausage, with melted cheese and chopped basil.