tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post115486528874023735..comments2023-10-16T05:38:36.161-04:00Comments on Making a home in Kabul: Khatems, Clinics and KoreansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1155352763676711412006-08-11T23:19:00.000-04:002006-08-11T23:19:00.000-04:00I loved reading about the khatem. reading that rem...I loved reading about the khatem. reading that reminds me how joyful and peaceful praying the rosary is for me. Thank you for teaching me and sharing that. What a beautiful world it would be if everyone would just sit down and acknowledge how similar our traditions across all boundaries. Instead of trying to change people, see the beauty and be respectful.<BR/>~fmw<BR/>ps. sounds like i need to read kite runner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1155301541727954252006-08-11T09:05:00.000-04:002006-08-11T09:05:00.000-04:00Perhaps the Koreans seek (sought?) holy martyrdom?...Perhaps the Koreans seek (sought?) holy martyrdom? That's the only thing that makes much sense to me, not that it does.Kristin Ohlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961884344605729368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1155009581115706522006-08-07T23:59:00.000-04:002006-08-07T23:59:00.000-04:00Dear Rooh Afzan Jan,You know who I am? I checked o...Dear Rooh Afzan Jan,<BR/><BR/>You know who I am? I checked out your link and left you a message.<BR/><BR/>Batgirl, <BR/><BR/>yum, Korean BBQ. Let's go to Woomi's for dinner tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154979223636155262006-08-07T15:33:00.000-04:002006-08-07T15:33:00.000-04:00maybe the koreans will open a korean bar b que res...maybe the koreans will open a korean bar b que restaurant! hallal of course. <BR/><BR/>and the khatem sounds so interesting...i cant imagine saying soemthign 100,000 times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154969925174662862006-08-07T12:58:00.000-04:002006-08-07T12:58:00.000-04:00Kadu Gul, so sorry to hear that you aren't feeling...Kadu Gul, so sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well; thankfully you have family who can help you feel better. I sent duas to my friend who is going on umrah...i asked for many things for you, among them was good health :)<BR/><BR/>Aah, so imperial sugar land is the nickname of our friend who we could not find a nickname for! Wunderbar.<BR/><BR/>Our family uses the pits of dates in khatems. My grandfather (mother's father) used to save them and on his passing, we used those very ones. Like imperial's family, we also use white sheets and everyone tries to dress up in all white. <BR/><BR/>So, have you seen any Koreans?Roohafza Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758509319175245468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154969245888992422006-08-07T12:47:00.000-04:002006-08-07T12:47:00.000-04:00Hope you feel better soon. My thoughts are with y...Hope you feel better soon. My thoughts are with your friend's daughter and family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154966987098046752006-08-07T12:09:00.000-04:002006-08-07T12:09:00.000-04:00oh good, glad to know you ARE Kuddu Gul - I though...oh good, glad to know you ARE Kuddu Gul - I thought the heat was melting me. <BR/><BR/>Did you know you could bake cookies on the dash of your car? check out: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14174161/?GT1=8404<BR/><BR/>Mmm, now i'm hungry for some pumpkin and some cookies....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154946666227870862006-08-07T06:31:00.000-04:002006-08-07T06:31:00.000-04:00I think your points about the rally are very valid...I think your points about the rally are very valid and you should send your comments to them. iacd@chol.com (This is the email for the Institute of Asian Culture and Development, the group that organzied the rally) Really, who was the genius that came up with this idea???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154938951725281052006-08-07T04:22:00.000-04:002006-08-07T04:22:00.000-04:00Koreans & Christianity:http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...Koreans & Christianity:<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Christianity<BR/><BR/>Quite interesting, esp. the stuff about lay leadership and S. Korea sending the most missionaries (after the U.S.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154932639252538322006-08-07T02:37:00.000-04:002006-08-07T02:37:00.000-04:00Ladies, I really liked Kiterunner also and had the...Ladies, I really liked Kiterunner also and had the same experience, got so into it that I felt disoriented when I finished the book. And thanks for the compliments, checking the blog and commenting - it makes me feel in the loop also. <BR/><BR/>Yes, Kadul gul was my nickname. Our Fl friend is Burfi jan. We didnt have a white tablecloth but used a white sheet with big polka dots that reminded everyone of twister. Which truly made me giggle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154924754069765702006-08-07T00:25:00.000-04:002006-08-07T00:25:00.000-04:00OMG: I also read the Kite Runner recently. I was...OMG: I also read the Kite Runner recently. I was swept into the story and, at the end, came out in a daze. I don't think I know you, but still, I'm excited that you're in that story, now, because reading about it reminded me how I felt inside that story a few months ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154923974265130772006-08-07T00:12:00.000-04:002006-08-07T00:12:00.000-04:00I understandeth the Kaddo Gul (wait, is that your ...I understandeth the Kaddo Gul (wait, is that your nickname or our friend's in FL?) regarding Korea, conversion, evangelicals, etc. And, I, too, would yell "Koreans" and run out of the room, for the same reason :)<BR/><BR/>Loved reading about the Khatem, i pray all is well for you, for your friend's daughter, and for dry Afghanistan. May Allah keep you safe and healthy and bless dear Khala for taking care of you.<BR/><BR/>The post reminded me of khatems at my parents' house. the large "Chandni" rolled out (a VERY large white sheet rolled out to cover the carpet). all of us sitting cross-legged and trying not to laugh at whatever silly non-joke our fellow cousin or sibling had just made. all the while trying not to get caught being anything but somber by the grown ups.<BR/><BR/>yes, i'm recalling khatems from when I was a kiddie, and yes, i may act that way still, but not confirming it.<BR/><BR/>we used almonds. and afterwards we ate them, yum. we also used a variety of other bean-type things - whatever was at hand.<BR/><BR/>and yes, our parents, from whom we were trying to hide our silly kid giggling, were also trying to hide their own giggles from each other and from us kids. which made the kids choke on their attempts to not laugh out loud. <BR/><BR/>laughter is a way of dealing with stress for old and young, apparently, and apparently, genetically inherited in my family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154894632380407282006-08-06T16:03:00.000-04:002006-08-06T16:03:00.000-04:00dear plucky friend,thanks for posting your last bl...dear plucky friend,<BR/><BR/>thanks for posting your last blog. as omg said, it was very cool to read about the khatem. sounds like such an amazing practice. also, i hope you're feeling better and that your family (and allah) continue to look after you well. all of us here state-side are sending our wellwishes, too.<BR/><BR/>as for me, i started my day with my sitting practice. it's been such a necessary part of my life lately. when times are hard, i find a spiritual practice forces your eyes open a bit - to look beyond the stresses of the moment and to see the beauty and "rightness" that lies beyond - the beautiful nature our world. <BR/><BR/>but i've sinced moved on to the backyard -- sitting in my bikini in the baby pool as i attempt to do work while also staying cool. and then my neighbor just had to come over and embarass me - brought me a Corona, claiming i couldn't sit in the backyard in the babypool w/o a beer in hand. how could i refuse???<BR/><BR/>ok. back to work. take care of yourself. love to you and all the ex-P.H. chicas who happen to read this...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742175.post-1154871570481678832006-08-06T09:39:00.000-04:002006-08-06T09:39:00.000-04:00_____ jan,(I've been reading The Kite Runner, and ..._____ jan,<BR/>(I've been reading The Kite Runner, and it's rubbing off on me.) Sorry to hear you've been sick; glad to hear you have people to look after you, and hope you get better soon.<BR/> <BR/>Enjoyed reading the details of the khatem. Last week I tried to explain the concept of the rosary to hubby, so it was interesting to read about your khatem.<BR/><BR/>Today's blog also prompted me to read up on Christianity in Korea. Your blog is informative and entertaining; you rock my socks. Not that that's news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com