Day 26: Allah knows best

Arif and I debated about going away for a few days during Ramadan. I had preferred to stay home during this month, but it was also our only chance for some family time all summer, and that was important too.  We compromised and decided to go some place that would be conducive to fasting and spirituality.   In the end, the intended break didn’t quite turn out as we had planned.But in many ways, things turned out even better.  We were able to spend more time with my cousins and their adorable boys who we don’t get to see as often as we'd like -- celebrating Sulayman’s third birthday, engaging in conversations that otherwise seem too rushed, sharing a few fasts, and being together during Laylatul Qadr, which felt even more powerful shared than alone.Sometimes life doesn’t go according to your plan.  Allah always knows best.Day 26; Gratitude 26: silver linings