Wednesday, February 2, 2011

We are good

Hey. We are all fine, thank God. Thanks so much for your messages and email, i love you guys.

So you all know the about the unrest and craziness going on here in Egypt, man it is crazy. Where we live we are okay.

It was scary though on Friday, January 28th as they were making announcements from the mosque loud speakers that  looters and thieves were coming to the city in New Cairo where we live. They advised everyone to carry a weapon and protect their homes. That kinda freaked me out...

We have security guards on every street anyway, even before this unrest, but since last week, at night time the youth set up roadblocks all around the city and check people on foot and in cars. So that was the only time I was scared. And not really scared, but alittle bit. They continue with the the roadblocks and everyone is very vigilant. People can be seen carrying sticks, poles anything that can be used as a weapon, even in daylight.

Then Saturday they deployed army tanks to surround our city. I heard them coming into the city at night  and then we went for a walk the next day to see if we could take a picture of them, they were not here, not inside our city anyway.

Super S was in Alexandria on Thursday the 27th of January, before the "real" protests started. THANK GOD he came home that night as he was planning on styaing for three days. Now all roads and train services have been stopped in the country. He would have been stuck there and Superbaby and I would have been alone, I would have died!

Then all cellphones were shut down, and the internet, it was scary. The landlines, home phones always worked though so I was able to connect with my family and a few friends to let them know we were okay.

So I went to the market this morning, LONG lines at all bakeries (where you buy pita type bread), supermarket shelves are emptying out, but the vegetable vendors seem to be okay yet. I was able to buy the vegetables I needed without any problem. I wanted to buy bread but decided against waiting in the long line. We did some major shopping just the week before so I am pretty well stocked.

Its weird, I never thought I'd live in a time or place, where I would have to worry about food. Where I'd worry about going to sleep at night and my home being safe. But all seems to be stable where we live and no intrusions from so called thugs or looters.

Alot of restaraunts here have shut down, I bet due to lack of supplies rather than safety. There have been no deliveries for days now so how could they operate? The roads in Cairo were completely shut down yesterday, I am not sure about today but no doubt Cairo has come to a standstill.

Still unsure if we will leave for the US or not, leaning towards not, but we'll see.

Superbaby contnues to smile and laugh and has no idea what is going on. He is getting bigger everday and my love for him is so big, I can't even describe it.

Anyway I wish the best for this country and hope that it will revive itself, it will, but will take time for sure.

I'll continue to update, I sure hope the internet stays on...



21 comments:

  1. so, so glad to hear you are all ok. I've been thinking of you and hoping everything is fine.

    xxx

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  2. So glad to hear that you and your family are okay. I hope that things get back to normal soon in your city. I can't imagine my city going through what Cairo has been through in the last week. Stay safe...

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  3. It is so good to hear from you. I hope you guys continue to be safe and smiling.

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  4. So glad to hear an update from you & know that you guys are okay! You've been on my mind frequently and I was hopeful that things weren't too crazy in your part of the country. Stay safe!

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  5. So glad to hear you're okay! The Hubs and I have been talking about what we're hearing in the news about what's going on over there and I had mentioned to him a few times I was worried about you. I have just called him at work to let him know we had an update from you and that all is okay for now. Keeping you in my prayers, my sweet friend!

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  6. Thank you for updating. That is so scary. Been thinking of you. Hope insh'Allah your family remains safe.

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  7. so good to hear from you and hear you're safe. what a story this will make to tell super baby one day! i hope everything continues to get better.

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  8. Wow wow. I am so glad to hear you are all ok. Thanks for checking in. Stay safe!

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  9. I've been worried about you. I hope things stabilize soon. Stay safe!

    Glad you could update too...

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  10. Thank God you are ok, I was thinking about you so much.Big hugs my friend and do post as often as you can to let us know you are still fine. Love, Fran

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  11. Thank you for the update, I've thought about you a lot lately! Stay safe and keep us updated. Lots of love!

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  12. Every day when watching the news - I would think about you and pray. So thankful to hear you guys are okay. Prayers continuing to go up here in Arkansas.

    ((HUGS))

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  13. Been thinking about you with every news update. Glad you're safe!

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  14. I haven't been getting your updates! So, so sorry. I am really glad you guys are safe and sound and have food and whatnot. I hope the unrest rests soon, and you get to get back to some sort of normality. Enjoy your laughing baby :)

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  15. I know I haven't been around, but, I've thought of you over the last couple of days, and I'm glad to come on and see this update from you. Stay safe!!

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  16. Im SOOOOOO glad you posted! Im so glad you are ok! It has to be very scary!

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  17. So glad you're okay. I think about you every time the situation is mentioned on the news and whisper a prayer for your safety.

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  18. Happy that you are safe! You and your family have been in my thoughts. Thanks for the update!!!!!!

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  19. Very happy to hear that you are all safe and well!! I have been thinking about you.

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  20. Glad to hear all is (relatively) well. Been thinkin' about you! Keep us posted as much as you can. Stay safe!

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  21. thank goodness, I have been worried for a week about you...seriously. Praying, hoping , beaming good thoughts over to you. I'm so glad you are ok...STAY THAT WAY.

    Hugs
    xo

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