Wherever you go, there you are

I assume you must be feeling a little spooked Honey, and it's OK.  It's OK to be scared.  Actually we have to be scared, then focus our fear on Allah.  Put all your fear into God, and God will strengthen your heart so that you do not become paralyzed with fear.  You can imagine that the evil people are afraid as well (the envious, thugs, hypocrites, crooks, corrupt governments), that's why they behave as they do because they are afraid.  But they do not have the hope of Allah.  However, you actually feel a little thrilled about this exciting life of yours, huh?  This beautiful life, this path you have chosen that very few others understand, even though they may be rich and influential.  If you were to live a "normal" life like most everybody else, you would still be subjected to fear (the envious, thugs, hypocrites, crooks, corrupt governments).  Life isn't supposed to be easy.  So you keep on with whatever business you are doing and don't be intimidated, and please pray.  Pray.  InshaAllah, everything will turn out just great.

Ya Allah, the Protector, please protect my Erin and Natty.

Qur'an 20180102

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

4.  Say, "Do you see what it is you invoke besides Allah?  Show me what it is they have created on earth, or have they a share in the heavens? Bring me a book before this or any remnant of knowledge, if you are telling the truth!"

The Winding Sand Tracts 46:4
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Erin!

Oh my God, are you OK?  I read about that plane crash in Costa Rica... I didn't think you were in there, but I couldn't help worrying.  Please show me you are all right.  I have no other way of knowing, other than guessing.  You are my life, I love you so much.  Ya Allah, please protect my Erin and Natty.

Pretty

Wow that's a beautiful snapshot, Erin.  You are so pretty.  I wanna be pretty too!  But I'm not.  I'm guessing that you are becoming fluent in Spanish as well.

You're pretty too, Natty.  So much prettiness.  The world is certainly a beautiful place.

Qur'an 20171231

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

25.  And when Our Clear Signs are rehearsed to them, their argument is nothing but this: they say, "Bring back our forefathers, if what you say is true!"

Say, "It is Allah Who gives you life, then gives you death, then God will gather you together for the Day of Judgement about which there is no doubt," but most humans do not understand.

The Kneeling Down 45:25-26
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Envy

No, I'm not a big fan of Selena.  Oh, I apologize that last post wasn't very romantic.  Since you've been hanging out in that area a lot lately Erin, I thought it would be necessary to make you familiar with some of the baggage that comes with the music, if you didn't already know.  I don't want you to carry my luggage for me.  No gentleman would allow a lady to carry his luggage.  I can carry my own baggage.  If you didn't know the Selena story, she was done in by the president of her fan club.  Speaking spiritually, people are very intelligent and recognize the Signs of God when they see them.  It is out of selfish envy that they reject God.  Incidentally, I've been snacking on chips and home made salsa.  Corn chips are corn chips as usual, but there is a local company that has taken the monopoly over Doritos.  Tastes like corn chips to me.  I love chips and salsa!  Extra hot.  I made it out of tomatoes, onions, chilli puree, roasted hot peppers, cilantro, lime and sugar.  Dinner was tortillas, but the stuffing was unorthodox.  I sauteed sliced chicken liver in chopped fresh turmeric and garlic with curry powder.  Then I rolled that into burritos with scrambled eggs, dried onions, and salsa.  Delicious.  Alhamdulillah.  Want some?

Natty, what are you doing?  You've been eating a lot lately, huh.  It is the holiday season after all, and you're oh so cozy in the safety and comfort of the family home.  I guess since you are snowed in, you have been gorging on wine and viddles.  Please keep away from drugs and alcohol OK?  It rained a little here today, and the New Year usually brings about a heat wave.  I hate hot weather, but I must stand my ground here.  I wouldn't mind warming up with you right now.  I can live without wine, though.  Don't need it, don't want it.

Luggage

Is this American music?  No, it's AMERICAS.