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Middle East and North AfricaThursday
OH Turia! Bless his little heart!!!! He is adorable.
Thanks so much for sharing and I keep you in my prayers sweetie that you get on the mend quickly!

G'night peeps
Whistle about to blow!! kicking.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-01 15:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
Hello MENA

Staashi I can't believe how 6 months went by in a minute....didn't it? God Bless Enzo, handsome guy luv.gif

Hope you all have a good day
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-01 13:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy easy road out of Egypt




Edited by Sandrila, 01 October 2009 - 01:53 PM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-01 13:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy easy road out of Egypt
very nice...thanks for the support

God Bless
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-01 12:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Friday already!!
peace out!
have a good weekend peeps kicking.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-02 15:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Friday already!!
r we done yet? huh.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-02 14:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Friday already!!
Wow the threads haven't been very busy lately...I guess you all are actually working tongue.gif

Turia, you beat Maureen this morning....Maureen you have been on a roll girl.

Dreary and cold here in Philly. GO PHILS! We made it 3rd straight year to the playoffs kicking.gif ...of course you know we are the current CHAMPS yes.gif

My daughter turned 10 yesterday. My baby girl. Her party is tomorrow so hope I don't come home all battered and bruised from roller blading. I don't think I ever have roller bladed. I still have to get the cake.

May this Friday fly by for us and hope you all have a nice relaxin weekend.
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-02 09:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaMoroccan members, how many visits to SO??
relationships like ours sure are expensive...aren't they? blush.gif

I was blessed finding the resources to travel like I did but honestly I admire those people
with really nice paying jobs and sufficient time off....so that it doesn't break the piggy bank or put your job on the line.

Edited by Sandrila, 29 September 2009 - 01:54 PM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-09-29 13:54:00
Middle East and North AfricaMoroccan members, how many visits to SO??
I visited my husband 4x in total. (from Sept 2006-March 2008).
The second visit, we married.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-09-28 09:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaREUNION IN 2HRS WOOOOO
yeah quite a different pace than where he is from.
Wishing you two the best!

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-05 15:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaREUNION IN 2HRS WOOOOO
OMG!!!

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

i am late on the news but not late in wishing you a sweet reunion and a blessed life together!!!

Congratulations I hope is all you hoped for rose.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-01 12:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday Monday
Annie I did take pix but I never got the skates on.
I was too busy hosting and taking pictures
It was a nice time though

I love the pix of the babes!
The princess takes more after dad with her dark hair, no?
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-05 15:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday Monday
Good Morning

Amanda I will keep my prayers with you. rose.gif

Good Luck Amysaid. good.gif

Nagi..peace dear rose.gif



Ahh just another Monday. 10 year old's party was a delight and a success!
Last night we went on a Harvest Fall Hayride and we had the light of the full moon and bonfire. AWESOME.
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-05 09:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Tuesday MENA!!
Good Morning

I hope everything is fine with you all.

I'm cold sad.gif

Annie, great news and relief to you! good.gif

Nagi rose.gif your mailbox dear whistling.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-06 09:04:00
Middle East and North Africaconverting - or not
I was raised both Catholic and Lutheran. However over the years I have abandoned any formal religious practicing and have taken in as much as I can about various religions.

Hubby is Muslim but he doesn't practice by attending the mosque or praying 5x a day.

I am not a convert and I do not plan to.
Hubby does not pressure in any way for me to convert or dress accordingly but I do respect who he is and where he came from. I like learning as much as I can about both his culture and Islam.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-09-25 14:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy Son is Finally APPROVED
congratulations Sinad! good.gif

I pray everything will work out for you and be speedy.

Is that you in your picture?? Stunning beautiful, lady rose.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-08 09:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy Son is Finally APPROVED
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kicking.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-09-09 10:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaI had my second interview and they didn't approve me yet !!!!!!!
I really feel for you HG...so sorry that you are having such an impossible time with your journey.
I will keep praying for you and hope that you are very near the close of this.

Take care
Good Luck

just keep on emailing them, calling them and bringing light to your case....did you try the congressman or senator yet?
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-09-29 12:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's FRIDAY!!! TGIF MENA
Morning

Peeps this has been a very rough, stressful and hectic week for me.
I am so glad it is over. I just have to get thru this day.
If you have time to include someone in their prayers please include me.

100% all 3 of my kids suffered and continue to suffer with croup. They allergies and asthma...thought they would grow of it but not.

OMG 31!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ew Ew Ew...I think we got down to 50 in the night so far. Not ready for it or trying on the clothes from last year blush.gif

I need sleep so bad...I need to have a good time and relax and laugh a little.


I hope the day goes quick for us all. God Bless you today and have a great weekend.

To those waiting to hear some good news, my heart and prayers are with you.

Miss you guys

Edited by Sandrila, 09 October 2009 - 09:08 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-09 09:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaGod be with Us
rose.gif for Amanda and the others pending their outcomes

rose.gif nagi and her wounded fingers

rose.gif Tasha dear

rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif for me, sorry
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-06-11 13:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday in MENA
QUOTE (sara535 @ Oct 12 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good morning all smile.gif

my boss called me yesterday and told me the office will be closed for Columbus day so to enjoy my extra day off! I'll probably have to go in for a little while this afternoon to get a few things done but so far this morning I am just relaxing - trying to decide if I should enjoy an extra day with baby or take her to daycare (she loves it there) and have a few hours uninterrupted to actually get stuff done......



Good Afternoon Peeps.

Sara those times for us to be uninterrupted and get stuff done is very rare isn't it?
I could have really used a day off today myself.

Jeanne, any one of your anniversary escapes sounds really nice. Good Luck planning.
God I am freezing. They put off turning on the heat till the last minute. It is an old drafty building, which means it is colder in here than it is outside! I put the stockings on today yes.gif
I am such an open toe, no socks or stockings girl but well I guess I better accept it...summer is falling behind.

I hope all my ladies...and Charles are doing well.

Astarte...get better and you know a mother never gets any rest......or peace wacko.gif

It was a low key weekend for me and I haven't had a moment to spare much the last week and 1/2.
I have alot going on and would like you to keep me in your prayers. I hope that by the 21st my life will resume to normal.

Take care
Have a good day


SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-12 11:54:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Slumber Party October 12th
Never been able to attend one but I kept you in my prayers.
I wonder if you heard anything. rose.gif
I hope it all goes well. GOOD LUCK! good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-13 08:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Slumber Party October 12th
That's right around the corner.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-09-23 08:54:00
Middle East and North AfricaBrother and Wife had baby boy!
congrats Auntie!!! rose.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 15:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!
Hi Livvie!!! Good Luck good.gif

Annie...pebbles and bam bam are PERFECT for your little ones!

Angel...congrats on downsizing good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 15:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!
Yeah Betsy it makes me remember the hype, excitement and nervousness of it all! Have a beautiful reunion.

Dang! It is cold here. I just can't take it. I want the warm back.

I hope you all are doing fine.
Nothing much going on but if I could skip to the end of next week I think I will feel a hell of alot better.


SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 09:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaSending money to ME/NA
QUOTE (angie & abed @ Oct 14 2009, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We've sent money to his family on a few occasions. His family is dependent on him and a younger sister working in Dubai for house payments and emergencies (which there have been a couple major ones). He is the eldest son and his father passed away many years ago. I love them dearly and would rather go without than them, of course I always make sure all our bills and the kids needs are taken care of first...there's just not a lot of padding in the ole savings account, in fact, I think it's mostly cobwebs in there right now and perhaps a couple dust bunnies.....



i agree and hear ya on that ! unsure.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 09:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaSending money to ME/NA
I know that hubby wants to do for his family back home but he has 2 brothers and a sister who live abroad who are very well off and we are no where near in the same financial situation as them.

I mean we are just like any other average family on here where visa the process had did me in and he just getting his feet wet with working.

I say, if we are in a position to send it, fine and would love to, but since he has arrived 11 months ago, we have not been.
We are just starting our lives together here and we need to tackle matters at home.
Sorry to say it but let those who can help (siblings) help. When he was over there rotting away no one gave a rat's ####### about him or his future now he needs to look out for himself and our family.

I plan to take some goodies and gifts there when we return next year.

Edited by Sandrila, 14 October 2009 - 09:36 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 09:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaHello ME/NA Friends!
Hi Janine!!!

I have missed you girl.

Whaddya say all take some time out and meet somewhere in the city?

You and I have yet to meet each other's others....lol

Dorothy...I hope I cross your mind from time to time blush.gif luv.gif

Edited by Sandrila, 14 October 2009 - 03:14 PM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 15:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaMorning Everyone
WOW! THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif

I know you aren't feeling well and that has put a damper on your preparations but the most important thing is HE'LL BE WITH YOU! Now you will have someone to care for you.

Very happy for you.

Bon Voyage! May God Bless your life together rose.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-13 09:43:00
Middle East and North AfricaLeaving VJ
"goodbye cruel world I'm leaving you today, goodbye.....goodbye......goodbye"

take care and good luck to you
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-15 12:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaAid al-Adha - Sacrificing Sheep in US?
I was in Maroc this time they celebrated this EID.

One minute you hear the goat/sheep bleating and thumping upstairs....next thing you know....silence of the lambs whistling.gif complete with skins, intestines and carcases hanging about on the terrace.

Hubby and I BOTH are not lamb lovers, even the smell makes us a little ill so he was not interested in getting up to see what was going on. I was curious, I did get up and it was a brand new day chopped full with all kinds of lamb pieces, hearts and livers included roasting on the grill.

It was an experience to see the thousands of sheep EVERYWHERE oblivious (or possibly aware) of their impending sacrifice.

Edited by Sandrila, 13 October 2009 - 09:54 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-13 09:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaTRICK OR TREAT
I took my 10 year old daughter out to get her costume or at least get some ideas and I can't believe how over priced everything is....
whatever happened to those costumes in the box....you know the ones with the slip on plastic dress and the mask that always made your upper lip sweat...lol

they were classic, they were great ...

she started off wanting to be a black cat (for all you cat lovers out there)...then she liked the devil costume...now we are back to zero.

If I have to pay I will but it better be a good one.
I just feel I am not that creative to think of something up. I need simple...I need easy.

Man, my mom used to make our costumes....but she is too busy this year sad.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-19 15:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaTRICK OR TREAT
Also hubby's first Halloween.
I am soooooooo bummed he has to work it sad.gif

Ash...outnumbered eh? rose.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 15:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaTRICK OR TREAT
Ash...good to hear from you! Is your belly pumpkin size already?!!
My gosh, really you don't have that long to go girl.
How ya feeling?

Pumpkin is something I had seen before on other preggers' bellies.
That would be cute.
Good Luck, take it easy.

Angie, I think a belly dancer sounds adorable.

I hope you all will post pix. Halloween is on a Saturday kicking.gif
I hate having to work till 4 or 5 and rush home just to get all ready to go out. Not a minute to spare but you know what
I think now that they have delayed forwarding the clock ahead, it actually will be light when it gets to be 5, not dark by 4 wacko.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-14 09:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaTRICK OR TREAT
Just wondering what all the babes will be for Halloween this year.

My youngest will be a black cat.

My teenage girl, I don't know yet...you know how they do...just throw on some clothes and slop their faces with makeup or mask...Voila! costume.... tongue.gif

My daughter has a cute project at school though, it is DRESS A BANANA.
I was thinking...CHIQUITA. Whaddya think?
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-13 08:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday
sure it is much needed good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-20 12:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Tuesday
Howdy Sara....

Couscous it must drive you crazy. Commercialism forces us to think and move way to fast wacko.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-20 14:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Tuesday
The one day I finally get a chance to catch up and where is everybody?

Jess, how ya doin?
How are things going in NY?? Done any sightseeing?

Nagi...hope you are on the mend...make way for some mail, k.

Angie, I am sure you will love the extra help you will receive once MIL arrives luv.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-20 12:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Tuesday
Where's all my MENA peeps at?

Sharifah rose.gif
I know the strain of whatever I had lasted a little over 2 weeks.

Terri and Kamal...best wishes for many more blessed years of marriage
rose.gif Chester

Paris heart....my bff is heading to Paris on the 28th.
Sorry to hear you are so bogged down before you go but I hope you get everything done in good time so you can relax a little and take it all in.

I can't believe how soon Halloween will be. I have yet to get my daughter her costume.

I have decided that hubby and I will try to rent a bunch of scary movies....his favorite. I am not much of a fan.

I am already feeling the holiday presence creeping in....I actually feel the need to start buying things little by little as to not be so bombarded during the month of December. I would be more than happy if gift giving was reserved for every other year whistling.gif

Enjoy your day everyone.
Jeanne 80s sounds devine...fortunately for us the temps will be creeping up near the 70 mark.
It has been darn cold around these parts mad.gif

Phillies won last night! YEAH.
I am not much for baseball BUT it is our home team, they became the world champions last year and if they win their game Wed against the Dodgers...well let's just say....WE ARE IN kicking.gif kicking.gif

I have a major day coming up tomorrow.
Taking the day off for some outrageous business. Wish me luck and lots of prayers.

Edited by Sandrila, 20 October 2009 - 10:17 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-10-20 10:15:00