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Maa

She is now a wilted rose, it's fragrance a reminder of such beauty. In our hearts, she will eternally abloom.

Life is a journey. Life is a struggle. Life is a test. Life is a gift. But like every journey, struggle, test and gift, it must end. 
Maa. The word has many meanings. For some it means mother, for others grandmother, and sometimes even great-grandmother. For my family, Maa was everything. She wore many shoes and fulfilled many responsibilities. 

My Maa, passed away last Tuesday, October 29th, 2013. She was a strong and resilient woman who has seen and been through so much hardship. Towards the end of her life, Maa was very weak and helpless. Her body was failing her and her spirit needed rest after 89 years. She was a woman with many good wishes and prayers for anyone and everyone she met. While Maa had a hard life, she passed away peacefully with her some of her children and grandchildren around her. 

The past few days my family has been mourning our loss but at the same time celebrating that Maa is in a better place. She no longer has to struggle or feel weak or helpless. Maa left us with many prayers and wonderful memories. She will be remembered and kept alive in all of our hearts.

 Maa, I hope you are well, with your loved ones who were waiting for you. Also, I hope your heaven will have plenty of Starbursts!! :D 

Rest in Peace Maa. 
April 1, 1924 - October 29, 2013
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. 
Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. 

Hajimohamed Family Reunion in 2004. 


 All the cousins in 2004. 

Maa giving me Dua, blessings. 

Maa celebrating Christmas 2011. 


Maa with my Mom at the Mall. Shopping Spree with Daughter-in-law. June 2013

Taking Archie out for a walk. June 2013

Maa with Aziz Bapa's favorite hat. 

Karina hugging her Great-GrandMother. 

Maa with Ali in the ER. Last couple of Days. Oct 2013. 

~ Cell-ebraTez



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