Holiday season !!

This time of the year is the holiday season in the United States. It is mainly a family time here. Not having my family with me makes it a difficult time of the year. Also, not having my friends from medical school, and not following up with how things are going with them (it is actually that each of us has their lives and that we are not parts of each others' any more since I am away) makes it more difficult.

Some people say that is great if you have your childhood friends with you. I ask, what if I didn't have that opportunity?? To follow my ambition I had to leave my country, my family and friends of many years!!

I then realized that I actually had the opportunity to be with many great friends who I have made since I came to the USA six years ago. I became involved with their kids as well. Quite a great feeling to be an uncle for those kids. They make things much easier.

So for that part of me who is having those feelings, I would say, I am proud of where I am now, and I am proud of the new family and friends that I became part of. Great friends come during all walks of life. Just keep your eyes open for them.

For my family and friends back in Egypt, I miss all of you. I miss our moments together. I miss going out for a walk by the Nile in Cairo at 3 in the morning, then praying the Dawn prayer in Omar Makram mosque.

And for my new family and friends in the USA, you know who you are (I am not going to put you under the spotlight). Thank you for making my holiday season that rich :-)

Happy holidays for those who celebrate the season.

Till the next post, ... 8-)