One can’t “escape” to Facebook tonight for down time…. the horrific images and news feed coming in about Gaza and Syria is overwhelming. I can only think of the parents who have to mourn together the loss of their child or even children. My heart breaks when I see these images and read the stories… Our children sleep safely at night by Allah’s Grace and Mercy… As parents we do so much to protect our children from fear and harm. What does a mother do when there is no where to run? No place to make your children feel safe? No sound to drown out the explosions? A place where FEAR is an every day occurance. While I head off to sleep thinking heavily about the people in Syria and Gaza, I realize that my peace and quiet, and the safety of my children is indeed a mighty test from Allah. Safety and security is a test too – what do I do with it? How do I spend my time? How much gratitude have I given to Allah? I feel a burden of not knowing how to move the limbs to show the gratitude that is due to Allah. And yet, there are people in places of suffering who have engaged every limb in worship for His sake.