Beginnings

Hi, I’m muslim. It’s September 11th today and I feel I should say something on the subject, but the truth is I’m tried. Tired of a lot of things, and sad about other things...

But, today I sent out postcards to a few of my American neighbors, as part of Karen’s postcard swap and I thought the theme of “beginnings” to be somewhat appropriate.

So, whatever it is that you’re beginning, I hope you find success, fulfillment, and happiness.

Love, Shaz.

Thoughts from Achelois

I know what you mean.

Thoughts from Surviving

Cute postcards!!!  Now I don’t feel quite so bad for only having half of mine done.  I really need to get them done tonight.

Thoughts from Em

If that’s your handwriting, it’s beautiful ma sha Allah!

Thoughts from Meredith

As a white, middle class, American woman please know that there are those of us out here that will see YOU, and your children and families, past the colour of your skin, the name of your God, and the place of your worship. 

There is a hope for our world that as long as we continue to reach out to one another as HUMANS.  You did it with your postcards, and you’ll continue to do it with your children and their classmates.  Sometimes those relationships will make all the difference. 

It was for me.  My best friend is a Pakistani-born, Muslim from Abu Dhabi, UAE.  We have traveled the world together; we have cried and grieved together.  We have celebrated and lost together.  Our families are joined, for life, for better or worse.  And six years ago on September 11, 2001, theirs was the first phone call I received of grief and condolences for the tragedy our WORLD suffered that day, and every day.  The things that man will do against man are horrific.  We can change that in our day to day lives.  I know we can!!!

Thoughts from shaz

Achelois, what can we do?!

Surviving - I finished half of mine too - those that i sent out, i’ll have to get to the other half now.

Em - I always thought my handwriting was more akin to chicken scratch than beauty, but thanks!

Meredith - you made my teary! thank you so much for your comment. I’ll keep trying for you, and you can do the same for me. I wish you all the best.

Thoughts from Tasmiya

This is beautiful. And those cards are great - did you make them yourself? Wonderful. MashaAllah you have much talent.

Thoughts from Shantanu

Those are wonderful cards!

Thoughts from Lena

Shazia, I have been a blurker for a while now...I love your website. I love these cards can you please share how you made them...thanks.

Thoughts from Heather

Thank you for the beautiful card! It arrived today. Nice to find your blog link included, too!