Walking This Path Together

I'm just a guy who has lived an unorthodox life. I have been alone and
chained. I have seen frightening violence. I have also wandered the
mountain trails in CentralAmerica, camped in the snows of the Sierras,
and laid on my back in the Sahara, watching a meteor shower decorate
the sky. I have witnessed the birth of my child, andreceived great
gifts. I have been so blessed by Allah, so cared for, as He rescues me
and heals my heart, again and again. I have been loved monumentally,
and have learned to love in return.
Maybe I've learned a littlesomething, and maybe I possess the talent
to put it into words. Am I someone special? Yes, butso are you! Some
of you amaze me. Young or old, married or single parentsraising
children with no help, sacrificing for your families, finding your way
in the world, working, creating, struggling, studying, teaching. I
have much to learn from you. I have a long ways to go in this life
Insha'Allah, and manystrange paths to walk, and so do you. I am happy
that we are walking this path together, in this moment.