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Seven more years of light Part V

“Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.”  

Rabindranath Tagore

 

 

Portland lights

~~THANK GOD ~Mohammad did have his surgery in October  of 2002 ~~

For Cheryl and I...

flying to St. Louis to meet Mohammad as he came from Syria and being with him through his surgery has been one of the highest honors and blessings of our lives~

Cheryl waiting, praying and sleeping during the nine hours of surgery

"Hello Papa" 

a precious phone call from Syria where his family waited to hear how he came through the nine hours of heart surgery~ 

 

 

 

 

The surgeon with the "golden hands"... 

Thank you from all of our hearts Dr. Moon~

His first bite of real food after the surgery...

 

No more jello Mahommy!

How do you say  THANK YOU  for the gift of your Life?

You become a doctor and help others ~ That is what he did with compassion and kindness~

We pray for his patients who will miss their tall doctor with the adorable smile~

We pray for his friends and colleagues who will miss his character and brilliance~

We pray for his family in Syria for they have become our own family~

 

GROWING STRONGER~~~

If you have ever wanted to see real life angels with your own eyes...take a look here.  Above

 

Thank you so much to all of the Doctors and nurses who helped Mohammad during his surgery in 2002~

Thank you to the National Marfan Foundation for all of their support through the years~

 

 

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The number seven is usually equated with the idea of perfection.

 

Significant to this story...

      After his surgery our beloved Mohammad had exactly precious seven years added to his life on this earth~ 

 

His heart was strong but an overwhelming infection acquired on his travels unexepectedly ended his life on October 9th 2009.   He had just turned 30 years old.  

Mohammad was not afraid to live life to the fullest...he rarely complained about the pain in his joints or about how his back hurt him constantly...

Having the Marfan Syndrome did not hold him back from his dreams.

  

"Mahommy,  it was our sweetest blessing to be a part of your dreams on this earth...

You will always be our shining light my son...

the light that guides us home."

From your Mama Rhonda    October 26 2009

 

Love those sunglasses on you~~~~

~Welcome home~

Two little friends

Basketball with Brady and Cole

A rose just for you Mahommy~

Fun!

A smile to remember forever...

Dr. M. at the wheel

At the National Marfan Foundation Conference

You always loved our COLD PORTLAND WEATHER!

So precious~

Happy New Year of 2007

Beautiful designs of Syria

The Summer I Remember

 

Is this what heaven is?

Sweet summer days of laughter

and not a tear of sorrow...

Letting each new day unfold

with no fear of tomorrow~

 

For Cheryl

I love you so much,

Mom

Some Links for more info on The Marfan Syndrome and related disorders...

We counted it up and since we first met him nine years ago...if you total up all of his visits...Mohammad stayed approximately one and a half years with us~ 

All we can say is "Thank you God, for knowing how much we needed each other"...

You know my favorite saying my dear tabblo friends: 

Love is Forever~  

Hugs,

Rhonda

COMMENTS
Merja-zerga said at 5:57 a.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
Bravo Rhonda.
ThierryKarine
Krisu said at 6:34 a.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
Thank you... I don't know what to say...
Wildthing said at 7:04 a.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
Reminds us how precious and brief life is. And that every day should be lived to the full.
Robya said at 11:30 a.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
Blessings, I hope his family had been able to view this tabblo. Touching to the Hearts depths. Hugs, Robbi
Pattymaryclare said at 11:38 a.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
Way way more tears rolling down here Rhonda.....to see all you did for Mohammad and he for you and family...........to see that smiling face and know that bright light is gone from here but never from you. This last tabblo really hit home and even tho' I never got that chance to 'talk' with him (by email) IT MAKES FEEL LIKE I KNEW HIM. makes no sense but then some things never do!? BRAVO MOHAMMEY FOR ALL YOU DID with your short time here...and bravo Rhonda for this series of memorials. (in the car barely fitting, towering over everyone, the staff that made a miracle of 7 more yrs happen, him and little Lucy cuddling ....oh dear more tears) xox to all of you and SO MUCH LOVE Patty out
Pattymaryclare said at 11:42 a.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
sorry i'm so full of sorrow for his family and yours didnt't even notice the link you put on here too for Ehlers-Danlose syndrome beside the Marfan one....THANK YOU dear Rhonda! and THANK-YOU MOHAMMAD for EVERWHERE and here your 'story' of love compassion and bravery will NEVER be forgotten! luv Pattyxo
Chilla said at 12:06 p.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
Rhonda, thank you so much for sharing the story of this wonderful young man and the life he shared with you and your family. You have made a wonderful series of Tabblo in his memory.
Irishlady725 said at 4:59 p.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
WOW Rhonda this tabblo was impeccably really... it was heart touching and tear jerking ..i really am going to miss Mohammad he really was an angel sent from above..god bless his soul and thank you so much for sharing your touching memories with all of us..
Debdog said at 8:56 p.m. on Oct 26, 2009:
thank you God for knowing how much we need EACH OTHER!!!!!!!! a beautiful beautifully done story of a life well lived...angels do walk this earth xxxxxx!!!! I too have net many in "my journey" :) prayers for you all. so much love here..it's unbelievable :) overwhelming
Welshchick said at 4:33 a.m. on Oct 27, 2009:
Thank you everyone...I can rest now...I realize that it's hard to read such a story...I'm glad that you can feel his spirit from photos of that adorable face~ That's what I wanted most ...for everyone to meet him. :^) Big hugs, Rhonda
Welshchick said at 5:00 a.m. on Oct 27, 2009:
and I mean big BIG HUGS! XOXOXOXO Yes, Deb we need EACH OTHER!
AdSR said at 4:04 p.m. on Oct 27, 2009:
This was very touching!
Welshchick said at 3:16 p.m. on Oct 28, 2009:
Thank you Artur~ alot of tears...alot of hope...Peace.
Ira said at 12:55 p.m. on Oct 29, 2009:
Very touching and remarkable family photos. By complete love and tenderness. It is very a pity...
Babooshka said at 2:02 p.m. on Oct 29, 2009:
Precious memories, touching hearts
A smile & a tear remembering...
Yes life is a holy gift, we should live it fully with care & love
CAre & love for each other, just as you showed in this tabblo
Liliana said at 8:50 p.m. on Oct 29, 2009:
Very touching, Rhonda... So, Mohammad has lived with your family one and a half years, complete, from his surgery? And the parents couldn´t fly to the States? This must be so sad for them... and for him, very difficoult, too.
Thanks for telling us about this Syndrome, it is important to know.
Welshchick said at 2:56 a.m. on Oct 30, 2009:
Thank you everyone...Thank you Liliana~ Mohammad visited us five times in the nine years and stayed here at our home for several months at a time... a total of one and a half years altogether. He was family...he grew up with us. :^) Alot of growing in nine years...
Fabio_DL said at 10:34 a.m. on Nov 1, 2009:
Dear Rhonda, tears in my eyes. Moe was sent to us by God. Now Moe is back to Him/Her. Hugs to you.
Michelleyork said at 2:07 p.m. on Nov 1, 2009:
There are no words..just tears...The beauty and the loss. Thankyou for sharing so much of your world with us.
Welshchick said at 10:36 a.m. on Nov 4, 2009:
~There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.~Washington Irving
Welshchick said at 10:37 a.m. on Nov 4, 2009:
Thank you for your hearts and your tears~~~ Hugs from my heart to all of you.
Gerardfotografeert said at 5:50 p.m. on Nov 4, 2009:
faith and trust in yourself and each other are two very important elements in a human life, essential really. You've made a very tender tribute to your friend
Welshchick said at 1:00 a.m. on Nov 7, 2009:
We needed Mohammad...he needed us. When people need each other...perhaps they can love and trust easier. All I know is...for Mohammad and my family and I... I believe that together we have experienced a precious bond that is priceless and that continues to bless us.
Tishfish said at 9:06 a.m. on Nov 15, 2009:
He was a lucky man to have had you and your family for a friend. He will watch over you forever.
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