Being with Family
Enjoying Nature
We often believe that we must travel far to take a holiday, when in fact, the vacation is much closer than we realise, and there are many wonderful sites we can visit near our homes. This photo was taken during a walk my daughter and I took with my grandchildren. I only have pleasant memories when I look at this photo. I chose this image because it illustrates the importance of spending more time in nature. Families need to spend more time together in nature.
Camping Together
One of those places where I experience extreme tranquilly is while camping. Normally, I spend a lot of time cooking at home for my family, but when I go camping, my kids and daughter-in-law always take care of the cooking. My three sons, my daughter, their families, and all of the children go camping with us every summer. We use family camping trips as an opportunity to rekindle our relationships with one another through creating memories.
Sharing Tradtions
My grandchildren play a big part in my life, I see them regularly almost three to four times a week. I am so blessed to be a grandmother of an intelligent and loving two-year-old. When my husband and I went to Umrah, we got this prayer mat for my granddaughter. My daughter became pregnant with her second child, and she struggles to stand while praying, so she sits on a chair and prays. Now, when my granddaughter comes for a visit and we are about to pray, she’ll run to grab her prayer mat and her little red chair. The reason why I shared this picture is because whenever my granddaughter is around I feel very relaxed. Every time she comes over, we read stories together, go to the park, cook, and bake. It is like self-care for both of us.
Travelling Together
I used to visit my mom every year, and then go to Umrah (to visit the holy sites in Mecca) with my brothers and sisters. After my mother passed away, I decided to go every year. I try to see my immediate family before and after my Umrah trip. Most of my siblings live in Saudi Arabia and I try my best to see them there if I can. If not, we pick a middle ground where everyone meets during the summer, for instance North America. I love seeing my family, we have a really good time together. I’m very close to them.
