Butterfly Effect

I so wish it was possible sometimes!

If it was I would probably go back to:

-beginning of 2006 and make Sami have an early scan, catch the stupid cancer real early.

- or simply go back to our wedding days and live it again as they were PERFECT!

Missing Sami

For the last few days I have missed Sami so much that I couldn't bring myself to write anything and still finding it hard to do so now.

The Stupid Cancer Radio Show

This particular radio show supports people like me, young spouses of those lost due to cancer. Tune in:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stations/stupidcancershow/stupidcancershow/2009/01/27/Bereaved-Young-Spouses

One Wish

If I could have just one wish

I would wish to wake up everyday

to the sound of your breath on my neck,

the warmth of your lips on my cheek,

the touch of your fingers on my skin,

and the feel of your heart beating with mine...

Knowing that I could never find that feeling

with anyone other than you.

Peaceful

Things Sami taught me

I am talking about the fun things, not the serious stuff here.

How to spit like a guy!

How to eat chips without using your hands!

How not to be Computer dumb! Yes, I can now format on my own.

How to drive! I have no idea how I passed the test.

All the short cuts around Bahrain.

Where to find the best (in Bahrain):

1. sambosa
2. halwa puri (A Pakistani breakfast special) at 7:00 am
3. Cheese and Chips sandwich both in Bahrain and Duabi

Fond Memories

To remember Sami is pretty easy but to miss him is the toughest. Sami is a great man and an even greater friend to all of us. I am amazed at the kind of impact he had on our lives. I would never forget his advices, his jokes or his mere comments at all the movies we watched together, especially the Hindi ones at awal, haha.
Above all I would never forget his strength and courage to fight Osteosarcoma. I like to think of Sami as a warrior, the ultimate fighter. It's hard to beileve he is not amongst us any more. Infact, the other day when I was on an unexpeceted shopping spree at Puma I almost dialled his number to ask him if he wanted something.
We miss Sami, but he will forever live in our memories.
I think Allah blessed us the day Sami and Samia met. I am so proud and honored to say that I met Sami and knew him and had the honor to spend time with him.
Thank you Allah for introducing Sami into our lives.

Sami in a festive Mood

Like it was yesterday

Things I remember like it happened yesterday

How Sami looked the first time I ever saw him!

His mischievous smile!

The last conversation we had together, its embedded in my heart, mind and soul.

How he managed to smile and say Alhamedullah through every difficulty he faced.

Him saying bye to me with a kiss (he never ever missed a day) before leaving to work every morning for the last 6 years.

How his face lit up the first time he saw snow! He spent the entire morning by the window taking pictures.

Things I remember

I remember Sami loved fuddruckers.

I remember he loved steaks.

I remember Sami's voice.

I remember once we were trying to fix my ps2 and he re wired the plug and we shorted out the whole apartment. And I remember he knew that was going to happen.

I remember he loved mixed vegetables.

I remember once he randomly started singing in the car (saiyyan), and we all burst out into laughter. The song was in all our heads and we knew one of us would do that. But he was the last one we expected to do that. And I remember Samia saying that to him.

I remember he always used to sit on the same couch whenever he came over.

I remember he loved baseball caps, and collected so many of those.

I remember so much, and I don't think I'll ever forget.

Time to let go

I have decided to let go of some of Sami's belongings for a good cause, the tragedy in Gaza. I will be donating some of his clothes.
You can help too, give me a call or drop an email and I will let you know where and how to help. They need winter clothes, so if you can spare any, please do.
I will share another pic with you.

FAMOUS SAYINGS

When ordering food at a resturant to all of us:
'Sami doesn't share (food)'

And here is another pic: Forumla One Bahrain 2007

Last Birthday pics 12/09/08

I will always celebrate his birthday, but here are some pics of his last birthday here on earth.

Sami's Fight

Sami was lost to cancer on 15 September 2008.

His battle with cancer was long and hard, starting in 1994 when he lost a leg, then in 2006 when he lost part of his lungs and finally 2007-2008 when he lost his life. For those of you who don't know he had Osteosarcoma, a kind of bone cancer that starts in teenagers/young adults mostly in the bones. More info: Osteosarcoma

Ofcourse there were also cycle after cycle of hard and difficult chemotherapy but he always came out smiling and being thankful to Allah no matter what. I will not go into a lot of details because I want this to be about him not stupid cancer! Yes I call it stupid cancer now, as do so many others: stupidcancer/im2youngforthis

Edit:
I said earlier that this blog could not be about cancer, but have realized that it has to be, as much as Sami's memories are precious and special I feel that its my obligation to inform all who come across this blog with as much info I can about cancer, its effects on lives, the fight and the numerous great causes out there making a difference.

Sami's Nick names

'SimSim' - I know a lot of us used to call him that.

'Simi'

'Mesu'- one of our fave

'Kaka'- given by Salman

Hello

Hi everyone, I really don't know where and how to start, so I will just go ahead. I am creating this blog to honor the great guy we knew as Sami, a lot of us miss him dearly and I thought I could put together a few memories and great times here to share with you all. If there is anything you want to share please do in the comments section.

Thanks