(Assalaamu Alaikum respected readers. We are finally at the concluding parts of Light On The Horizon which commenced in September 2020 but was stalled in January 2021. To recap at the point we last stopped, here is the link attached) https://swimmingthroughthewaves.com/2021/01/05/263-light-on-the-horizon-part-12/ 23/01/2020 Being a habitual morning walker I stepped outside onto the lush lawn, expanding … Continue reading 303 ~ Light on the horizon – Part 13 ~
302 ~ A seven-year survival ~
01/06/2022 I stood still in deep wonder as the morning sun greeted me with its warm golden glow & tugged my mind back to a place in time one year ago when this same body dipped into one of its unpredictable major Gastroparesis flare-ups. Violent vomiting, nil by mouth, hooked to IV fluids & IV … Continue reading 302 ~ A seven-year survival ~
301 ~ The valor of a lion ~
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The following poem was originally submitted to the Heroes of Heroes challenge hosted in 2019 by CII Radio. Recently, as I've been doing some cleaning & revamping of my WordPress account, the poem showed up as a draft so I thought to publish it before moving on to reflections of the … Continue reading 301 ~ The valor of a lion ~
300 ~ STTW hits four years ~
17/11/2021 Four years ago I stared at the space on my screen that stated type your website address & without forethought after a few minutes Swimming Through The Waves felt strongly apt as a description of my odyssey for the search of a mysterious diagnosis. Not hesitating further I followed the intuitive description & launched … Continue reading 300 ~ STTW hits four years ~
299 ~ Mind-blowing milestones ~
Amid Aaliya's relentless roller-coaster of health detours, my stumbles, sinkers & having Helen hold the fort intact when both of us helplessly derailed off the patient leading tracks, we are humbled to mark these mind-blowing milestones & swing into the momentum of 2022 hoping the past year of efforts proves beneficial to all in our … Continue reading 299 ~ Mind-blowing milestones ~
298 ~ A fresh start ~
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته صباح الخير Good morning to all my respected & loyal readers The random rambling girl has finally reappeared for a fresh start after fifteen long life-changing weeks. The hotline here is almost perpetually flooded lol, but I try my utmost best to respond timeously as it is only … Continue reading 298 ~ A fresh start ~
297 ~ Relief after grief ~
19/08/2021 Three days pass by and I go about my everyday routine feeling happier, lighter and very much relieved that I blocked out all opposing opinions and did not rush into surgery. None of the postoperative infusions were set in order so how would the port have worked out favorably?! No sense leaping into operation … Continue reading 297 ~ Relief after grief ~
296 ~ Inflow of support ~
Once I muster up courage and feel ready to inform close people regarding the decision as well as those who follow my chronicles on Instagram, I emphasize the point of having to postpone the procedure as no easy decision and request followers to kindly respect since it is a visceral conviction. Whoever wants to chat … Continue reading 296 ~ Inflow of support ~
295 ~ Strength and solace ~
16/08/2021 Subconscious thoughts of discussions involving infirmary beds, fluorescent lights and aseptic odors intrude the dreams of a restless three hour sleep and my leaden eyelids slowly open to fajr adhaan resounding via the masjid reciever. As soon as fajr concludes; Dad being the senior guardian calls Dr Tawriq to affirm my decision. Contrary to … Continue reading 295 ~ Strength and solace ~
294 ~ Following my intuition ~
15/08/2021 At the break of dawn I awaken to a flashing image that repeatedly makes me see myself on that Tuesday morning slowly walking out of our home towards the car with trepidation, glancing back at a teary-eyed mum and bidding her farewell almost as if to say I don't know if or in what … Continue reading 294 ~ Following my intuition ~
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