angel...it doesn't get any better unless you talk to him about it.....they NEED to feel like they're in charge of something... otherwise, they feel incompitent... really, you just need to sit and talk to him about the situation, if you can afford for him to have only 1 job, explain the bills and say that this 2nd job isnt necessary and remind him how much happier he was before taking it on...... that's my advice

Thanks Amal
No sooner than i posted the telegraph called and wanted him to go into work because two people called in sick. It was his day off. He told them ok and then he called them back and said he was just too tired..sigh.
He did say he would only work there for a short time then transfer to the Walmart Distribution Center. The pay is higher and the work hours are 4 ten hours days or 3 twelve hours days. It's really better than working at the store. Not sure if they have a Distribution Center in Missouri but if they do and it's close by your town your husband can transfer over.. other than that nothing new. Can you believe August is almost over?? Where does the time go???

you know, after Noor got here..he started getting really fidgety...he said it was coz the time seemed to be going "so so fast" here ...AND HE'S RIGHT... did anyone else notice while in Jordan (and other me/na countries) that the time seemed to stand still? It was so nice because it felt like I had so much more time than I really had with him and his family when I was there. Everything seemed so much more relaxed and each day seemed like 2 or 3 (i don't mean that in a bad way..it was fantastic).... I came back to usa and in a flash he was here... I wish there was a way to slow down the time a bit.....

I JUST WANT TO SAY... I LOVE MY MOROCCAN MAN!!!!!!!!!!! and I miss him a whole lot.
ok...

hehe cute

Awwwwwwwwww

Awwww

I'm with you there Noura ... I love my Jordanian Man and even though he's here.. I still miss him when he goes to work and I am at home alone

Noura

I miss my Algerian man too...even thou he is so stubborn



Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset.

"You're running around with other women," she charged.

"You're being unreasonable," Adam responded.
"You're the only woman on earth."

The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve.

"What do you think you're doing?" Adam demanded. "Counting your ribs," said Eve.

Ye I see you yoou yoouuu Ninjabi You almost scared like this morning

LMAOOOOOOOOo

ninjabiiii

i didnt mean to freak you out!

Yes you did... you just came out of nowhere right next to the truck at 6am...wouldn't you jump?>

SubhanAllah!!!

ninjabi

Ye we were at a gas station this morning...and she left to pay...I was sitting quietly in the truck ...waiting...and she pops out of nowhere and freaked me out... I thought she was terrorists

A terrorist ninjabi



(O snaaaps I am joking ya Icey J )

Ok I forgot how time went in Jordan I think I need to go back and see.. I miss my Jordanian man and I just started so i have a long way to go Still think I need to go to Jordan to see if it fells like more time...

I asked my husband "Why does everyone drive so fast, push there way in lines and act liek they have some where to be? He laughed. Then in the late hours of the might everyone is out kicking back and relaxing in the town, or in the coffe shops as if they had no where to be. I think that is why time seemed to go on, not like here in the states where we compact so much into our lives and everything has to be a wrap speeds, like we have to have 40 hours a day to get things done. Ok I didn't forget I jsut want to go back. I know stop whinning.

i hear ya, i hear ya

SubhanAllah indeed! That pic is wicked cool

i sent that picture to my husband..it is awesome

I was looking for a message board for Hemodialysis/Peritoneal/Acute Nurses. Instead I found a message board for Ihatedialysis.com. I am going to give that site to some of my patients that go online. They can go there and vent or share their stories. Well hmmm i see a topic about ranting about if your tech or nurse is good or bad..hahahaha.

I love doing nice things like that for my customers...they always appreciate any kind of extra thing ppl can do for them ... (and it makes me feel good)

Doing good deeds always feels good doesn't it?

If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything;
it is open to everything. In the beginner's mind there are
many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few.

Shunryu Suzuki-Roshi

Many Blessings of peace and happiness.

I just got back from another city. Had to get some CEUs(continuing education contact hours for nursing) whoopie. Oh well went shopping and went out to eat. I did miss my husband went to Old Navy and bought him a couple of shirts and of course bought me about 4 shirts and a pair of pants. Found some good sales thank god i get paid tomorrow

The site I joined was sure welcoming went and read some of the posts people left me. How nice!!! Feels good to educate people in ESRD about their diagnosis and give some information. Sometimes people in this situation feel overwhelmed at all the information thrown at them. I feel like posting in every thread but I better not get carried away

By the way it's going to be my first Ramadan with my husband here. He said he was going to start when Jordan starts, so if anyone has pointers about what to eat or drink when fasting is done for the day I would sure like to hear them. I am trying to get knowledgeable on the subject and what to feed him.

Blessed Ramadan.........we start with dates and water. Mohammed likes rice-y dishes like maglooba and mensaf.

Early in the morning we have toast and cream cheese. I need to eat more at this meal this year, any suggestions?

Jackie

QUOTE (angelk96 @ Aug 31 2006, 06:57 PM)

By the way it's going to be my first Ramadan with my husband here. He said he was going to start when Jordan starts, so if anyone has pointers about what to eat or drink when fasting is done for the day I would sure like to hear them. I am trying to get knowledgeable on the subject and what to feed him.

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Ramadan is one of the most important holidays in the Muslim religion; it is also one of the most anticipated and exciting holidays of the year. Just like any other large holiday, excitement starts to build weeks before the month actually begins!

During Ramadan, the morning and evening meals are treasured not only because they are the time for eating, but also because they offer the chance for family and friends to eat and celebrate together. Because everyone eats at the same time (and are HUNGRY after a day of fasting) there are often many, many dinner parties over the month's course. People meet at the Mosque or in each other's homes and eat delicious feasts. Nowadays, traditional foods meld with present day favorites to make for a fantastic looking dinner table. So your husband might want to check out your local masjid also.

Well everyone seems to make different dishes for Ramadan, so I am not sure what is eaten in Jordan but generally the all-around common thing are...It is said that the Prophet Mohammad himself recommended including dates as part of the Suhoor meal!

I generally use the following dishes for my Suhoor meals...



Fig and Date Bread

• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt<LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch baking pan. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">In a medium bowl, combine the dates, figs, butter and baking soda. Pour in the boiling water, stir well and let stand for 15 minutes. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Beat the sugar, walnuts and eggs into the date mixture. Combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the date mixture just until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely
• Pomegranate Jelly

• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 7 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin

<LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Combine pomegranate and lemon juice with sugar in a large, stainless steel saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, and at once stir in liquid pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, and boil exactly 1/2 minute. Remove from heat, and skim off foam.
1. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars to within about 1/4 inch of the top. Seal, and process in a boiling water canner for 5 minutes.

Or something as simple as a Middle Eastern style bread, E.V.O (extra virgin olive oil) and lemon juice.



Once the sun begins to set, the daily fast is slowly broken with a simple snack-like bread, cheese or fruit. Now that everyone is not quite so hungry, evening prayers are said, followed by the big evening meal, called Iftar, which often includes a hearty stew or spiced vegetable dish. Once Iftar is over, people will usually meet at the mosque or at each other's houses for visiting and discussion.



Samboussa ( this is my general recipes, but I have several differen filling I like to use and always try to switch the flavour up

1 pound lean ground beef <LI>1/2 carrot, minced <LI>1/2 onion, minced <LI>1 clove garlic, minced <LI>1 teaspoon tomato paste <LI>1 green onion, chopped <LI>1 pinch seasoning salt <LI>1 green chile peppers, diced (optional) <LI>1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers, cut in half into rectangles <LI>1 tablespoon all-purpose flour <LI>1 tablespoon water <LI>2 cups oil

<LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">In a large skillet, brown meat. Remove the meat from the skillet. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">In the same skillet used for the meat, saute onion, garlic, carrot and green onion. When the vegetables are tender, add tomato paste and seasoning salt. Stir in browned meat. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">In a small bowl combine flour with water until a watery paste is formed. Place a teaspoon full of meat mixture in the front part of one of the strips. Starting from the right front corner, fold over to the left. You've started the triangle shape. Continue back and forth (making a triangular shape) until there is no more wrapper. Seal the wrappers closed with the flour and water mixture. Continue this process until all of the ingredients are used.
1. Using oil to taste, fry the triangular packages until crisp.

Arabic Cookies

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 4 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons bakig powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water

<LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Set aside boiled water and cool until lukewarm. Mix butter, shortening, coconut, oats, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with fingers until dough reaches the consistency of pie crust. Add lukewarm water and work into dough. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Make dough into one inch balls. Flatten with a fork or fancy bottomed glass for imprint.
1. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

Harira Soup

• 1 pound cubed lamb meat
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 7 cups water
• 3/4 cup green lentils
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpea beans, drained
• 4 ounces vermicelli pasta
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 lemon, juiced

<LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
1. About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente). Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.

Fresh Fig Cake

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup chopped fresh figs
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups chopped fresh figs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

<LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with vegetable oil spray. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with the sugar until fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add flour mixture alternately with the evaporated milk. Fold in vanilla and almond extracts and chopped figs. <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">Divide into two prepared 8 inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.
1. To make the filling: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups figs, brown sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Spread thinly between layers of cake and on top.

When the new moon arrives to signal the end of Ramadan, there is a colossal celebration called Eid ul-fitr. The feasting and revelry of Eid ul-fitr are unparalleled by any of the other dinners held during Ramadan. Eid ul-fitr is a time when the whole community comes together to rejoice and, of course, eat! Platters of steaming food, music, games and general merriment last until the moon's silvery reflection begins to fade in the sky. It is such a wonderful time...



[font="Century"]There actually was a thread a few days ago about Ramadan recipes, you might want to read that... all the ladies posted many great dishes there too...

But in any case whatever you prepare I am sure your hubby will enjoy and appreciate

Mine is already a bit worried about what he will do for Ramadan... He knows there are no other Muslims around for him to celebrate with and is showing a slight depression about it. He wants to go home for it but we just can't afford it I am going to do my best to make it a good Ramadan for him ... I don't know how well I'll do...Enshallah God will guide us thru it

Fresh fruit and yogurt. something filling and will help you make through the day.
Myself I am just worried about the meals I should make. I guess they can eat regular american food also, just have a lot of fresh veggies and fruit on hand. Oh well it's going to be a learning process...

Thanks Henia for the recipes

i guess I just want him to feel as close to home as possible...I'm probably freaking out way more than he is....

Amal one thing that has helped Mohammed during Ramadan is having the azan on the desktop. Hearing the call to prayer at the time to break fast has much meaning to him and it might be nice for Noor too!

Jackie

I've got that on my old computer, I may have to dl it to my new one....good suggestion, thanks

Hi Everyone
Jackie,
You wouldn't have any links to download that, would you?

Hi Dawn! I was just thinking about you the other night. Mohammed and I took Andrea & Faisal to dinner at our favorite restaurant..........Al Basha! It was short notice. If we had planned better, you and Hatem could have joined us. Let's get together soon, it's been too long.

I will look for a link to the program we use for azan. Hope all is well.

Jackie

How fun! I'd love to next time...H has some strong opinions about restaurant dinners....but I'd look forward to it. I'll check back tonight to see if I can find a download if you dont have it. Thanks
Later
Dawn

We have the free version of Athan 3.0

That is the one we use! Thanks Rahma.

Jackie

Thanks for the link! We had been going to the website to get prayer times every week or so but this will be SOOOO much better!

got it...thanks!!!!

[quote name='amal' post='415560' date='Sep 1 2006, 08:27 AM'] Mine is already a bit worried about what he will do for Ramadan... He knows there are no other Muslims around for him to celebrate with and is showing a slight depression about it. He wants to go home for it but we just can't afford it I am going to do my best to make it a good Ramadan for him ... I don't know how well I'll do...Enshallah God will guide us thru it [/quote] Inchallah, it will be the best Ramadan..you two are together...elhamdullah

[quote name='Veiled Princess' post='415571' date='Sep 1 2006, 08:34 AM'] [quote name='Henia' post='409329' date='Aug 29 2006, 11:50 PM'] [quote name='noura' post='409320' date='Aug 29 2006, 11:47 PM'] [quote name='iceyspots' post='409046' date='Aug 29 2006, 08:42 PM']
[quote name='Henia' post='409044' date='Aug 29 2006, 09:41 PM']
Ye I see you yoou yoouuu Ninjabi You almost scared like this morning
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LMAOOOOOOOOo

ninjabiiii

i didnt mean to freak you out!
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ninjabi [/quote]



Ye we were at a gas station this morning...and she left to pay...I was sitting quietly in the truck ...waiting...and she pops out of nowhere and freaked me out... I thought she was terrorists

A terrorist ninjabi



(O snaaaps I am joking ya Icey J )

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[quote name='angelk96' date='Sep 1 2006, 09:34 AM' post='415653'] [quote name='jmagayreh' post='414588' date='Aug 31 2006, 06:10 PM']


Thanks Henia for the recipes [/quote] Your welcome sis

My husband just found a website last night with like 50 different adhans from all over the world. I'll see if I can get it from him. There is one from Cairo during Ramadan that he really likes.

I would love to have that link....aaaand thanks for the link...now it will be so much easier to add ... you're awesome!

and we can't forget jacque who brought it up to begin with!!!

In Arabic and English

Ahhhh Ramadan...just around the corner YEA