April 15, 2009

Still beating about the bush

Big wow!! I didn't thought that I would be that sluggish, nope I haven't decided to leave the blog or stop posting, not at all... It is just life and mishaps that took place during the last 40 days to be exact! 

I have had so many events good and bad but I didn't know how and from where should I start..I will start from the bad news in order to make the end much brighter.   

At the beginning of this month we went through a catastrophic circumstance, we lost two of our beloved couples in a tragic car accident on Erbil-Kirkuk road. My brother-in -Law's uncle and his wife were traveling from Erbil to Kirkuk to get their pension salaries, and for some reason the US army has blocked one side of that road so there was only one side left to drive back and forth through! Uncle M was driving and came across the cross-ways to turn and all of a sudden he was hit by a hurried vehicle from the back, that his was vehement which rotate M's car few rotations until it was hit from a BMW was coming from the wrong side. It killed aunt N and uncle M at once, it crushed their faces the way it was hard to recognize them during the autopsy...that was told by some witnesses. It was like a sledge hammer on my head and every one's head. It was such an unexpected death. M and N where such perfect couple, a bonded team, good believers, they had 4 sons but none of is married they wished to have a grand daughter cuz they didn't have a daughter, they helped lots of poor people, they participated in many charitable organizations, etc. Dad and step mom went to Ankawa and attended the funeral; I couldn't cuz I was at work. My sister's husband is coming from Sweden today along with M and N's two sons as well...My sister won't be with him she has language exams, darn it I am gonna miss her for sure :( It has been almost two years since she has been gone... I was checking other blogs every now and then and thanks for my loyal readers especially Mr. Ghost and Wayne thank you guys for asking.  About me, the good news are coming away I got an appointment at the US embassy to get my VISA interview done soon...I am excited, my interview will take place some time next week in Baghdad. Hopefully will get the VISA stamped on my passport if every thing goes well for me.  I have suffered a lot until I got the appointment, I went through many steps and paper works..Hufff. I am preparing my self I have put my stuff in a big luggage and still have some others need to be put in other travel bag. My dad is sad and happy but I guess he is %90 sad cuz I am leaving soon, he is sobbing within him self every time I talk about the leave! He will be alone with step mom...I wish I could take him with me, I am gonna miss him like hell. My husband and I are so excited cuz we are going to reunite, though he is unhappy with the economic situation and unemployed. I hope things will get better after all. We celebrated Easter and it was good, My uncle and his family, my aunt and uncle's widow and us went to the restaurant that day and had fun...it was good knowing that will be my last Easter here with the family but won't the least, I hope I can come and visit them whenever I have the chance. Pardon my English language I know it is not as good as before but I am trying to survive it from extinction; P All other events were about fixing my teeth, having my medical tests done, living the normal life, solving some domestic problems, etc... I hope you all are doing well and Happy belated Easter

8 comments:

Michomeme said...

I was wondering all previous days about you, you know Marsho I expected you would post from there!
but no, you're still here.
It is true that I didn't ask about you here, but believe me I was thinking about you every day.
I'm so happy for you
I'm really happy, you need this change to take place in your life. It will be a new life, a new future inshallah.
do you think there will be a chance to meet in Baghdad when you'll come?
I will be very close, but not inside the IZ.
best wishes

Dennis said...

Happy Easter! So, you are moving to the US?


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Anonymous said...

It is good that you and your husband can be together. Do not worry a job, he said that he'd take care of it:

"Be not therefore careful, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we put on?
for all these things the nations seek after; for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."
Jesus Christ

Marshmallow26 said...

Hello Micho,


Thanks dear for your words..Yeah I am still here. mm I don't think so that we can meet cuz I have time limits, plus I don't know Baghdad well..email me if you need any thing from here :)


Hello Dennis,

Happy Easter to you too :) yup I am moving to Michigan.


Thanks Anonymous,

I always remember these verses they are true...thanks a lot

Dennis said...

Michigan!? Better bring a coat!

Wayne said...

Hi Marsho,

I am very happy to hear from you. I'm sorry to hear about the death of your uncle and aunt.

I hope your visa is approved soon so you and your husband can be reunited.

Take care of yourself and remember
that I pray for you and all innocent Iraqi people every day.

Average American said...

I was very sorry to hear about your Aunt and Uncle Marshmallow, but very happy to hear you will be coming to America soon. I think you will really like Michigan. It gets pretty cold there in the winter, but the weather for the next 6 months should be fantastic! I live in New Hampshire, which is at least 1000 miles away, but the weather is similar. Hope all goes well and you are here soon.

Liz said...

Marsh!! Michigan, eh?? :-) I bet I know where. There is a large arab community there. We used to go with my dad (who was born in Jordan) to get supplies and sweets for my grandma before they opened shops where I grew up. Yummmy... some great restaurants there. Too bad about the economy though, it is pretty miserable right now for a lot of people, and on top of that being an immigrant, I'm sure things are a struggle. Hopefully it picks up soon, I'll keep you guys in my prayers.