Mira Matar

Your sister Dunia has been living separately from Daddy since the morning of 30 November 2011. That is exactly 12 years ago today. And it was an involuntary move. Patience sweetheart, patience. Here is a video of your sister back in October 2011, savouring one of our daily interactions. Even when it's bitterly cold, your sister's and your beautiful beings bring warmth to life. Your sister's and your playfulness give life additional spark. Back to here and now, a cafe breakfast was had today; in honour of your maternal grandmother's visit. The queen's chair was taken up by a little princess ☺ In the spirit of hope... In the spirit of striving... In the spirit of going for your vision... You took flight towards the sky. I look forward to seeing you and your sister take flight towards your respective visions, filled with hope, and with a disciplined spirit of striving. Always here for you both. ❤❤❤ PS: Material for your sister, in case she ever sees this and wonders ab

Who said kids don't take to a healthy breakfast? Whilst these penguins were found indoors, the temperature outdoors would allow them to comfortably play in our neighbourhood right now! Mum stepped out stylishly today. Health, playfulness and elegance... They link together as part of the art of living. I hope that you and your sister create your own masterpieces in life. You both have the raw materials. If you both respectively create clear visions, go forth with discipline, and adapt to evolving circumstances, you'll be unstoppable in creating your masterpieces I believe in you both. ❤❤❤

A glowing start to the day, sets in motion the right emotions! We stepped out, into minus ten, to collect some goodies and meet up with a surprise. The surprise was more than well received! Both you and your maternal grandma were delighted! As a spicy celebratory bonus, Georgian cuisine was added to our dinner men: "Tbilisi Salad" Joy is something that I wish will be ever-present,  for you and your sister. On every level. With love, and with belief in you both! ❤❤❤

A morning read of your choice. A second one. Your favourite whilst rolling about a supermarket: ciabatta! Unique use of a sock. Flicking through The Gruffalo. An evening read of your choice. Books are additional members of the family. They capture those members thoughts, ideas, & conclusions. They help broaden our horizons, and help us in seeing things in new & unique ways. Hoping that you and your sister enjoy many such family members and friends; captured in publication. ❤❤❤

Playing about, of a Sunday morning. Still some tiredness, and space for a warm hug. Back to fun-filled reading. Late afternoon, like a little lady, you stepped out and shipped. Back at the meal table, you tried Mum's headphones for size. Post bathing, your friendly frog helped rug you up. Days are filled with moments. May you and your sister always savour the moments. Collectively, your moments ( & what they compound into ) make up your life. ❤❤❤

Walking indoors... Walking outdoors... Back indoors, connecting to family in Oz. A glowing grandmother smile. A loving Uncle's grin. An image.your.Uncle Walid shared during the call. It was a photo that he'd taken in the backyard earlier today. Your month (and nine day) old cousin Sophia, growing and glowing, connected. You and your sister have roots that are wide and deep. Connecting with your roots is a treasure. I hope that this treasure is always alive and active in your lives. ❤❤❤

Sunshine incarnate, indoors. Sunshine shaped fruit. Strolling along at a medical centre  Walking alone. Some fun news obtained.. Some fun had. On a more serious note at dinner. The gamut of emotions make for a rich life. You are a year and three months old. Your sister is three month away from celebrating her fifteenth birthday. I hope that you both feel and appreciate the feelings and opportunities that life offers us. ❤❤❤

Energy is sapped away from us, when we are coping with a cold. The ability to remain in good spirits, is a gift to ourselves and to those around us. Irrespective of the angle, that spirit was visible with you. The sweetness with which you continue glow, is more than special. I hope that you and your sister always retain your glows, irrespective of the fact that challenges will inevitably arise in life. I hope that you both recognise that challenges are actually opportunities disguised; they are disguised with outfits that scream "this is going to be difficult". Having said that, I hope that you remember that not every challenge ought to be taken up. It is those challenges which make sense given axioms in life, and which align with your values, that can be looked into. ❤❤❤

It snowed this morning. It was minus 10 degrees Celsius when you woke up. It was also dark. Breakfast was moved to pre-start-of-the-day-walk. We stepped out, run errands, and against stepped indoors. Away from home. It brings delight to see You and Mum savouring a meal. May there always be enough in yours and your sister's live. May there be enough to both feed yourselves and others. May you both learn to bring value, such that the world leaves you both holding resources that allow for generosity to flourish with the both of you. ❤❤❤

Somebody asked for the following, before seeing it, directly upon having woken up this morning! Called by some "God's butter", it clearly have you strength to build towers. Perhaps wanting to feel all grown up, my slippers peaked your interest. And you even had a shot at walking in them. Outside and surrounded by a temperature of minus eight, I was warned by yours & Mum's fun interactions As to fun indoors, Mum continues to create quirky characters for you to be charmed by. Wise selection of foods to eat will help you and your sister maintain good health. I hope that you both build good habits in this regard. Always here to support you both. ❤❤❤