What brings joy and happiness?
My son Tawfiq and I were walking toward the elevator from our room one morning, when we saw three old ladies trying to get to the elevator with over a dozen suitcases packed onto a large trolley. They were going nowhere, as the trolley was much too heavy for them. Tawfiq and I helped them get their trolley down at the lobby. They must have thanked us at least a dozen times for this simple act!
My daughter Sahar and I were swimming in the ocean in the afternoon and I was teaching her how to properly head a soccer ball with her forehead. Seeing her enjoy the experience brought great joy. A small admission: yes, we had a soccer ball with us in the ocean to lure my son Tawfiq to join us. Anything to do with soccer and my son is in!
Later on, Farzana (my wife), Sahar, Tawfiq and I decided to try and share different fruit juices while enjoying a casual evening in Waikiki. Sharing the delicious, fresh juice and the simple conversations felt priceless.