Sadness. Only a few hours left to remain in this blessed place. When will we return? Will we ever get this opportunity again?
We made tawaaf-al-wida, snapped some quick pictures, bought another suitcase, and quickly packed. In the afternoon we headed for Jeddah beach – a last trip before our departure. Before leaving we said our goodbyes to the UK sisters who would be traveling on different days. I really hope to stay in touch will all the sisters we met on this trip.
We spent about an hour and a half at the beach, walking along the water’s edge, a nice way to end the seminar.
Alhamdulillah we arrived at the airport with plenty of time to check-in and relax. While waiting at the airport the sister made their final rounds, said goodbye, exchanged hugs, tears, and email addresses. Most people were sad to leave but home sick too. I can’t say that I was ready to leave, but accepted it as a reality. Insha’Allah maybe next year…
1 comment:
As-salaamu-alaikum sister Iram,
Your blog is really beautiful, MashaAllah! I have to say though, that I couldn't look at it for a long time without feeling a deep sadness. It's such a bittersweet feeling: to fulfill our responsibility as parents and be rejoined with our children, but to feel extreme longing to return to Mecca and Medina.
Enith
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