10 June 2026 - Happy 85th Jood-do!!!

I left a message in an intra-family chat today.  This was it's essence...


"Families sometimes have the good fortune of having someone who changes the trajectory of the clan.

When this is spoken of, it's usually due to changing the financial position of a family.. and often in consequence of that, other aspects of life too.

New trajectories don't happen by chance.

They come from a decision. And action. A dream. And execution. A vision. And actualisation.

In the Matar family, there is a someone who changed the trajectory of his family. And that someone is your Grandfather Mohamad Matar. 

Your Grandfather is a gift to us, and to the broader family. And he has gifted us with much.. kicking off with the commitment to have myself & your Uncles & Aunts receive the key to opening future doors. Namely, the best possible education; irrespective of the cost to Him and Grandma.. Most recently, he stood firm with support for us going out to Australia 

Happy Birthday Grandad!

Happy Birthday Jood-do!

Happy 85th Birthday!!!

May you continue to make decisions and take actions that secure good health for many more shared years to come.

inshaAllah the years ahead will see far more time being shared..

It's with great pride and love, that we carry your name Jood-do."


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What follows are a few moments & memories with Jood-do... from mid December 2025, through until March 2026.

















...over a decade ago with your sister Dunia


....and from today...




💗💗💗

Omran Matar 
Dad

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