The Sun Came Out Today
I didn’t notice it on my way into uni about 11:00 AM, nor when I ran some errands to pick up a few things needed for a meeting I was hosting for students and faculty. In fact, I didn’t notice it until about 4:00 PM — a little late for Doha at any time of year.
(Wheatfield With Reaper At Sunrise, Early September by Vicent Van Gogh)
This sun was different, though. It rang in on the telephone in the voice of Living_Life_And_Loving_It. Maash’Allah this was a great and pleasant surprise! I was dragging myself home from work (the meds are making me a little sleepy, which isn’t a bad thing compared to the anxiety mania) so I had stopped by the grocery store and was on my way home for a nap.
LLALI (in my mind I pronounce it “Lolly”) has a great voice — full of energy, wisdom, empathy and humor — the kind that lifts your spirits and comforts, all at the same time. I can only imagine how great her hugs must be! 
Thanks dear LLALI for picking up that phone and bringing the sun out today. I am going to make it a point to be like the Sunflower — turning its face towards the direction of the sun, wherever it may be.
