MY MOM DIED ON THIS WEEK

On February 6, I lost my mother and my best friend. I will miss her presence and her smile, for the rest of my life. No matter how old we are, our parents are always our parents, and we are always their kids. The most important thing in life to her was her family,

She raised three children, stayed home and sacrificed her life for us. She was a great nurse. She was a great wife and took care of my dad. She was a great daughter and tried to help her parents all the time. She was a great sister and helped her sister come to the USA.  Her existence touches so many lives. Her life made a difference.

My mother was beautiful, intelligent, talented and full of life. She was chic, smart and always looked great no matter what. She had a sense of style I wish I had.

But never in my wildest dreams did I picture my mom getting Alzheimer’s. I feel like I lost my mom a long time ago, but there was no funeral.  I watched as Alzheimer’s slowly robbed my mom of everything she had. It took her independence, as she needed help getting dressed, preparing meals, and It went on to take even more of her independence, as she needed help showering, brushing her teeth, and using the bathroom.  And as 2022 went by, my mom lost the ability to do anything for herself. She could no longer stand up or walk without assistance and eventually, she could not walk or stand up at all.

Alzheimer’s creates a life of uncertainty. Things are constantly changing and you are constantly adjusting to a new normal. My mom finally found peace after Alzheimer’s disease. Her battle is over. No more suffering, no more pain, no more Alzheimer’s disease. 

Nothing about life is normal right now. I will miss her cooking; I will miss her phone calls. I will miss seeing her. I will miss everything.

To you Mom, I say thank you for all that you poured into the person I am, for building me up and never tearing me down, and for a solid stable childhood I can forever draw from.

Now you reside with daddy and the rest of your family.

I am deeply blessed you were my mother and miss you dearly.

ARTICLE: Worth more than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos combined, the Qatari royal family leads a life so decadent that even kings and billionaires can only dream of – Their $400 million yacht is longer than a football field, they stay in mega palaces, and their private jet is a Boeing 747. by Neha Tandon Sharma

 House of Thani, Qatar’s ruling royal family, headed by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is one of the wealthiest surviving dynasties in the world. Headed by the Emir, aka ruler of Qatar, the royal family defines the difference between rich and ultra-wealthy. The Emir of Qatar and his family have exhibited the true power of power and money. Combined, the two yield a world that’s challenging to imagine in the first place and difficult to fathom on witnessing. A royal family is expected to lead an extravagant life, but the Qatari royals, unlike other royal families, put the ‘extra’ in extravagant. From their mega mansions in posh locales, stunning superyachts, and zooming supercars, the House of Thani has set an unachievable benchmark of the extraordinary life-

Mega mansions in Doha and London-
Where do royals reside? In palaces, of course! Qatar’s Royal Palace is the fitting home of the House of Thani, which holds a whopping $335 billion net wealth. For obvious reasons, there are no images or information on what the glorious white palace dotted with blue cars looks like, but it’s evidently opulent. The tall arches, manicured lawns, and sprawling space are indicative of the luxuries that lie beneath.

The plush mansion is in the heart of the city.
In addition to the palace in Doha, the royal family also lives in panache in the heart of buzzing London. Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the Emir’s third wife, bought a Cornwall Terrace for $80 million. She then paid an additional $40 million for 2-3 Cornwall Terrace, making it one of the most expensive parcels of real estate. It is no secret the House of Thani owns more of London than the Crown Estate; their mansion is a true testimony to that stature. The $250 million mansion boasts a 33,000 sq ft primary home with a spa, heated swimming pool, beauty salon, butler and nanny quarters, a children’s floor, games rooms, powder rooms, massage areas, two lifts, and a gymnasium, per DailyMail.


A personal art collection that would rival a museum –
The rulers of Qatar have an eye for all things beautiful, including numerous precious pieces of artwork. Royal art enthusiasts have collected some enviable pieces over the past two decades. Members of the Al-Thani family ushered Qatar’s interest and involvement in the field of arts, so much that William Lawrie, Head of International Modern Contemporary Arab and Iranian Art at Christie’s, quipped, “Qatar’s royal family are very much like modern-day equivalents of the Medicis in 16th-century Florence.”

The Qatari royal family stunned the art world by paying $250 million for Cézanne’s The Card Players.
The Emir’s daughter Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani heads the royal family at the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) and is dubbed, “the most powerful woman in the art world today.” Her cousin Saud bin Muhammed Al Thani, possesses a vast collection of traditional manuscripts, carpets, scientific instruments and Mughlai jewelry which he contributes to the museums regularly. Sheikh Saud’s older brother, Hassan bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani, is an avid art collector boasting the Arab world’s most extensive collections with a whopping 6,300 pieces.


Their collection of supercars actually stops traffic –
The royal family drives around a fleet of cars that mere mortals can only dream of. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was spotted driving the $6 million Bugatti Divo in London. The car was sent to London City along with his Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 and Ferrari Monza SP2.

The Bugatti Chiron has also been spotted zipping members of the House of Thani around town on occasion. The massive car collection of the royal family of Qatar includes supercars like the Bugatti Veyron Vitesse Rembrandt Legend, Bugatti Chiron Grey, a LaFerrari Aperta, Lamborghini Centenario White coupe, and even a Lamborghini Centenario Roadster. The royal fleet of hypercars also includes a McLaren P1.


They relax and travel in style on their megayacht –
The $400 million superyacht Katara belonging to the Qatari Royal Family, is one of the world’s most lavish luxury vessels. The 7,922-ton yacht is one of the largest mega super yachts in the world, berthed in Falmouth, Cornwall, near the royal residence. The Lurssen mammoth is outfitted with helicopter deck, satellite domes, tenders, and jet skis. Among its many luxe amenities, Katara is known for a massive beach club, multiple gyms, a beauty salon, and several pools. The floating palace accommodates nearly 35 guests and 90 crew members.


Forget a Gulfstream they have their own Boeing 747 Jumbo jet –
Not just trendsetters on land, Qatar’s royal family is also the master of the skies with an eye-watering $600 million Boeing 747-8. The private jet is a class apart with ten bathrooms, several lounges spread over two floors, and a stunning bedroom suite.


The airplane, which looks like a mini-palace in blue, white, and gold, can seat 76 passengers and 18 crew. Interestingly, the aircraft is designed to carry 467 people on a commercial flight.


Along with comfort another top priority for any VVIP is health and this jet is equipped with a state of the art medical center.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The royal family has a penchant for sports-
Qatar’s royal family’s love for sports is as well-established as their love for luxury. Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani put Qatar on the world map through sports. As the head of the National Olympic Committee, he presided over Qatar’s bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was a critical player in the acquisition of the Paris Saint-Germain football club. Way back in 2010, the Qatari royal family’s member Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al-Thani purchased the Spanish club Málaga.

Note – As of writing, according to Forbes Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are worth $191.4 billion and $131.5 billion respectively.

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GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can walk

2-I can see

3-I can hear

4-I can remember

5-warm bed

6-warm shower

7-clothes to wear

8-Food to eat

9-work to go to

10-Patient that come and see me

11-Health

12-Health insurance

13-Car that works

14-House with no issues.

15- Saving

16-Mom

17-Sister

18-My wife

19-My son

20-Living in USA

21-Living in NY

22-Computer working

23-Medical assistant

24-E-books

25-No back pain

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I an grateful for the following:

1-I can walk

2-I can hear

3-I can see

4-I can breath

5-I have my memory

6-Warm bed

7-Access to water

8-Food to eat

9-Clothes to wear

10- A job to go to

11-Patient coming to see me

12-Car that works

14-House that works

15-My mom

16-My Sister

17-My wife

18-My son

19-My Health

20- I have health insurance

21-I live in USA

22-I live in NY

23-No back pain

24-No chest pain

25-My medical assistant

26-My computer working

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can walk

2-I can hear

3- I can breath

4-I have my memory

5-warm shower

6-Warm bed

7-Clothes to wear

8-Access to water

9-Food to eat

10-Job to go to

11-Patient that see me

12-Car that works and my new car and no accident

13-Health

14-Health insurance

15-Home with no issues

16-Saving in the bank

17-My mom

18-My sister

19-My wife

20-My son

21-I live in USA

22-I live in New York

23-My computer working

24-My medical assistant

25-No back pain

26-No teeth issues

27-No coughing up blood

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-warm bed

2-warm show

3-access to water

4-clothes to wear

5-food to eat

6-a job to go to

7-patient that see me

8-my new car

9-my old car still working

10-Health

11-Health insurance

12-House that working

13-Money in the bank

14-My mom still alive

15-My sister

16-My wife

17-My son

18- I live in USA

19-I live in NY

20-No back pain

21-No chest pain

22-No bleeding

23-ebooks

24-I can hear

25-I can walk

26-My computer working

27-my medical assisant

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can hear

2-I can see

3-I can breath

4-I can walk

5-My health

6-My health insurance

7-warm shower

8- Warm bed

9-Access to food

10- A job to go to

11-Patient that see me

12-Car that works and no accident

13-House with no issues

14-My mom

15-My sister

16-My wife

17-My son

18-I live in USA

19-I live in NY

20-No back pain

21-No teeth issues

22-I am not spitting out blood

23-My medical assistant

24-My computer working 

25-E boos

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can see

2-I cane hear

3-I can walk

4-I can breath

5-I have my memory

6-Warm shower

7-Warm bed

8-Access to water

9-Access to food

10-Clothes to wear

11-A job that I can go to

12-Patient that see me

13-My mom

14-My sister

15-My wife

16-My unborn son

17-Health 

18-Health insurance

19-Car working and no accident

20-Home that work 

21-Saving

22-I live in USA

23-I live in NY

24-My medical assistant

25-My computer working

26-ebooks

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

I am grateful today for

1-I can hear

2-I can see

3-I can breath

4-I have my memory

5-Warm shower 

6-Acess to water

7-Acess to Food

8-Clothes to wear

9-A job to go to

10-Patient that come and see me

11-Car that works and no accident

12-Home that is working

13-Health insurance

14-Health

15-Saving 

16-My mom

17-My sister

18-My wife

19-My unborn son

20-I live in USA

21-I live in NY

22-My medical assistant

23-My computer working

24-No back pain

25-No teeth issues

26-E books

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can breath

2-I can hear

3-I can see

4-I can remember

5-Warm shower

6-Acess to water

7-Warm bed

8-Food to eat

9-A job to go to

10-Car that still work and no accident

11-Patient seeing me

12-House stable

13-Health 

14-Health insurance

15-Acces to clothes    

16-Saving

17-My mom

18-My sister

19-My wife

20-My son

21-I live in USA

22-I live in NY

23-My medical assistant

24-My computer working

25-E books

26-No back issues

27-No teeth issues

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can walk

2-I can breath

3-I can hear

4-I can see

5-I have my memory

6-Warm shower

7-Warm bed

8-Access to water

9-Clothes to wear

10-Food to eat

11-A job to go to

12-Patient that see me

13-A car that works and no accident

14-House with no issues

15-Health insurance

16-Healthy

17-Saving

18-My mom

19-My sister

20-My wife

21-My unborn son

22-I live in USA

23-I live in NY

24-Medical assistant

25-My computer working

26-No back pain

27-No teeth issues

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can walk

2-I can see

3-I can hear

4-I can breath

5-I have my memory

6-I woke up with no pain

7-Warm shower

8-Access to water

9-Clothes to wear

10-Food to eat

11-A job to go to

12-Patient that see me

13-Car that works and no accident

14-House with no issues

15-Health

16-Health insurance

17-My mom

18-My sister

19-My wife

20-My unborn son

21-My medical assistant

22-My computer working

23-I live in USA

24-I live in NY

25- E books

26- No back pain

27-No teeth issues

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can walk

2-I can breath

3-I can see

4-I can hear

5-I have my memory

6-Warm shower

7-Access to water

8-Clothes to wear

9-Food to eat

10-A job to go to

11-Patient that see me

12-A car that works and no accident

13-Health insurance

14-Healthy

15-House with no issues

16-Saving in the bank

17-My mom

18-My sister

19-My wife

20-My son

21-I live in USA

22-I live in NY

23-No back pain

24-No rib pain

25-No teeth issues

26-My eyes doesn't twitch

27-My medical assistant

28-My computer working

29-e books

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful for the following:

1-I can walk

2-I can hear

3-I can see

4-I have my memory

5-Warm shower

6-Access to water

7-Clothes to wear

8-Food to eat

9-Warm bed

10-A job that I can go to

11-Patient that see me

12-A car that works and no accident

13-House that works and no issues

14-Health insurance

15-My health

16-My saving

17-My mom

18-My sister

19-My wife

20-My unborn son

21-I live in USA

22-I live in NY

23-My medical assitant

24-My computer working

25-E books

26-No back pain

27-No teeth issues

28-My ribs don't hurt

29-I had a good sleep

30-no poo issues

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

 I am grateful that 

1-I can walk

2-I can breath

3-I can hear

4-I can remember

5- I can see

6-Warm shower

7-Clothes to wear

8-Access to water

9-Food to eat

10-A job that I can go to

11-Patient that see me

12-A car that works and no problem

13-House with no issues

14-Health insurance

15-My health

16-My Saving

17-My mom

18-My sister

19-My wife

20-My unborn son

21-Living in USA

22-Living in NY

23-My medical assistant

24-My computer working

25-No back pain

26-No teeth issues