Ramadan Day 17: Infinite Shukr

Today my eldest turned 7. My child is the reason I became a mother.  The answer to a lifetime of duas. The reason I have inherited the most beautiful title of “ma.”   My intention is only to inspire others to do some good today.  Please consider giving sadaqa or zakat to this wonderful local …

Ramadan Day 16: Ladies Night at the Masjid

“Last night was a gift” my friend and neighbor Kai said. Kai, who runs a business Split Moon Publications and leads the Bismillah Coop, drove us to the ultimate ladies’ night. A night, turned into day, time at the masjid. In fact, we are grateful to say we completed umrah together. I had the distinct…

Ramadan Day 4: Gratitude for a Farm

Tuesdays are Farm Days in our household. We make the 45 min drive to a working farm where the kids take environmental science classes that teach them things that I have no knowledge of whatsoever. For example today, F learned about how to make shelter with sticks and leaves. Up until my 30s, I didn’t…