Category Archives: Health and Medicine

New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Marahm

I have not made New Year’s Resolutions for years, simply because I have never been able to keep them when I’ve made them. Now, however, at the age of seventy-two, I’ve become aware that I may not have many years … Continue reading →

Posted in Arabic Language, Blogging, Health and Medicine, Horses, learning Arabic, Life Writing, Religion, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Physiology for a Five-Year-Old

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Marahm

My grandson Hasan wanted to spend the night with me, so I picked him up on my way home from work. We played on the computer,  constructed a model car together, watched a little television,  brushed our teeth and put … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Family, Health and Medicine, Home Life, Life | 5 Comments

Caught in the Betrayal of Fate

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marahm

Monday, July 19, 2010 Caught in the Betrayal of Fate My daughter’s doctor called her and her husband to come in for an immediate appointment regarding a prenatal test that indicated something could be wrong with the new baby. She’s … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Family, Health and Medicine, Home Life, Islam, Life, special needs | 1 Comment

Anesthesia

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Marahm

  Alhumdullilah! My surgery was successful, as expected. Twenty-four hours later, I am much better, with very little pain, and able to type! Just before administering anesthetic, the anesthesiologist will ask the patient to imagine him/herself in a relaxing, happy … Continue reading →

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