*9* A Grateful Surprise

"Meeting a Childhood Friend"

That Day! It held a big surprise to me after more than 12 years. I've met by chance one of my close childhood friends. It was really awesome that feeling I had then. I've recalled so many memories, caught some special moments and had a warm smile on.

One of the reasons, our memories were special, is that we were living abroad, where you can't find so many Friendly Egyptian Families, those real good companions are just rare because of the type of life at that place. 

I've spent only about 2 years there, where my friend was my first class mate and the best! By time, our families became close friends too. 

When I recall that stage of my life, it's like we've done everything together.  We were class mates and neighbours, We went swimming together, playing at fun fairs, had picnics on different beaches, went shopping with families and almost all our families' outings we were together. Not to mention Studying of course! Even when it came to Quran lessons at Masjid, we both were there.

"Back Home"

When we were back to Motherland, we kept in touch for so long time. The last thing I remember that we had shared some special events like my 10th Birthday party, Camping on our House roof, and some visits with much fun at each of us apartments. 

I had sparkles in mind with a conversation between me and one of my friends, which concluded that she had my old friend in one of her studying groups. That was at high school time.

"Just shocked!" 

And now, after recalling my best childhood moments, I've decided checking out my friend's life, which I regretted later! Let me say I was "shocked" with her current life style. Although it seemed not to be an old one, I couldn't believe it!

I've tried to get out the circle of "She was my friend" or "I used to know this Girl" to the circle of "She's a stranger". I found that she's way far to be my type! When I took an eye-capture to my life and hers, I've found it was like water and fire!

"The Mirror's other face"

If I were to be judgemental, I'd think of this:

"She's that type of girls with golden spoon since birth. She's shallowed, spoiled, cares about outlooks and her most interests are Fashion and Girls Gossip. She lived an easy life and her parents don't care much. She's way far from religion and real life responsibilities."

You can imagine that type of girls I'm talking about. There are many and many of them these days! But wait, when I got back to my state my shock was doubled! 

No way that the above words are describing the one I've known for so long! I can admit she's none of the above at least till we last met. I can't imagine how far our lives tracks became! 

"God's Graces"

For some reasons I found myself saying:

"Thanks Allah that my mother is My Mother and my father is My Father. Because of them, after YOU, I've become what I am, having the good companions that I have, drawing my life track to Hereafter, and not forgetting Day of Judgement, seeking Paradise and working for it on intention, instead of driving myself unconsciously to Satan track."

Yes I'm really thankful and grateful to My Mum and Dad, and I pray YOU Allah, to enlighten my friend's sight and guide her to the right track.

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Written on: Saturday the 3rd of December, 2011 at 9:00 pm