Happy Mother's Day Mother. we miss you so Much.
I recall how much you liked the roses in my garden and the way you took care of them.

Happy Birthday Mother. I am remembering you during this time of Christmas and Holidays.

Happy Mother's Day Mother. we miss you so Much.

Friends at Annunication Greek orthodox Church Remembered you today during Mother's Day Celebration.

Happy Mother's Day Mom.

Excerpt from Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet....
"And the woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to us of Children.

And he said: Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.


They come through you but not from you. And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.


You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts.

You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of to-morrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday. 


You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.


Let your bending in the Archer's hand be for gladness; for even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow this is stable."

I will always remember the smile and touch of Angel Simon Haider. She used to hold my hands when I visited her. I thank Jean, her daughter, my friend, for bringing me into her life, even if it was for a short time. I offer my heartfelt tribute...

my mother was a good wife and good mother of 6 children and she was also a great teacher.
She taught 30+years and was a school principal for 10+ years in her town of birth and where she lived most of her life.
the whole town recognize her dedication and honor her as a first teacher in her town.

My Mother will always be remembered in our town: FIH-EL KOURA, Lebanon North.

I am so thankful for my friend Jean (Angel's daughter) for bringing me to her home and meeting her wonderful Mom. I have always felt close to her and I will treasure the memories of the great times we had during their family gatherings. She lived a full life with her loving family and she will always be in our hearts.