Yesterday we had a long program. We went to downtown Toronto to enjoy the central view of the city. We had a plan to go along with our two sons, Sajjad and Arshad, their wives, Sophya and Pamela, and our grandson Reehan. Actually it was a long drive from Markham to dowtown Toronto. However, Arshad and Pamela went ahead of us to join us at the City Hall. But unfortunately they could not catch up with us or we could not catch up with them. It was noon and we had a meal of sandwitches and coffee in Tim Horton. However, afterwards we walked along the Queen St on both sides of which there were Prince Margarett Cancer Hospital, Cardiac Hospital, Sick-Child hospital etc. At the far end of the street was Queen's Park and then the Ontario Parliament House. Since Arshad and Pamela were still not coming, we entered the Parliament House. It was really grand and spledid. Established in 1867 it stands as the silent witness of so many historical events of Ontario. The contributors to the building up of this charming and historical city stood stalwart in the frames hung on the wonderful, ponderous walls of the building. The marble columns and heavy stone and wood curvings of the the Parliament House, the Speaker's Chamber and his seat in the Parliament - etc all were so magnificently embelished and arranged that everything was just awe inspiring. It reminded us every moment what the English were worthy not only as conquerors but also as builders and makers of history.
Then while we began our return journey, my son Sajjad (Twinkle) took us around the Lake Ontario, winding thru' a thick crowd of both people and vehicles. Though we did not alight from our car - hoping to visit the place on another convenient occasion, we enjoyed a bird's eye view of the beauty of the place. It was really a very nice experience indeed. Thanks to my son. However, my grandson - only 15 days' old - accompanied us all the time with utmost patience and courage. We didn't have any difficulty handling him. Neither did he interrupt us to do or go about anything. He was so enduring. After all you must consider whose grandson he is! All our best wishes for Reehan. May Allah grant him a long, happy and successful life that he may bring immense and heavenly peace to his parents and his grandparents.
After we had reached home, Twinkle went out to bring Arshad (Tito) and Pamela (Niktee) from Mt. Joy station. They had a surprise for me. They gifted me a phone set. It was really a great joy for me that they cared for me so much but I was a bit reluctant to make them spend for me anyway. But I also pray to Allah Almighty that they enjoy His blessings all thru' their life. I'm so happy and so immeasurably grateful to Him for everything. After all the day was really very entertaining and we enjoyed much.
Then while we began our return journey, my son Sajjad (Twinkle) took us around the Lake Ontario, winding thru' a thick crowd of both people and vehicles. Though we did not alight from our car - hoping to visit the place on another convenient occasion, we enjoyed a bird's eye view of the beauty of the place. It was really a very nice experience indeed. Thanks to my son. However, my grandson - only 15 days' old - accompanied us all the time with utmost patience and courage. We didn't have any difficulty handling him. Neither did he interrupt us to do or go about anything. He was so enduring. After all you must consider whose grandson he is! All our best wishes for Reehan. May Allah grant him a long, happy and successful life that he may bring immense and heavenly peace to his parents and his grandparents.
After we had reached home, Twinkle went out to bring Arshad (Tito) and Pamela (Niktee) from Mt. Joy station. They had a surprise for me. They gifted me a phone set. It was really a great joy for me that they cared for me so much but I was a bit reluctant to make them spend for me anyway. But I also pray to Allah Almighty that they enjoy His blessings all thru' their life. I'm so happy and so immeasurably grateful to Him for everything. After all the day was really very entertaining and we enjoyed much.
