Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Tues Dec 28, 2009 from Cleveland

Habari, Son? How is my dear Bashir today? I want to make sure you received my "EVENING EMAIL" from Monday night! I have copied it below to make sure you received it.

I think it's excellent that you exercise by playing football! Also, it was a good use of 10,000 shillings to buy Manchester United Jeans for playing football. It was a good decision.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Yours faithfully,
Nicole

Email from last night:

Hello my dear Son,

Here it is, 8 o'clock on Monday evening here in Cleveland! I am writing you again as I promised, to give you more happy comments about the wonderful things your dear father said!

This is really super news that he bought 3 BAGS OF FERTILIZER & 2 BAGS OF MAIZE FOOD!!

For sure, I do remember his SPECIAL REQUESTS! I saved his requests and my answers on my computer to enjoy re-reading them! Here they are:

My answers to him are YES, YES, and YES!

YES, I am honored by his trust and faith in me, and will always regard you as my own son.

YES, I am honored by his invitation, and will visit him in Malawi when I return someday to Tanzania! I'm hoping you will accompany me on the visit to see him! I don't know yet when my return to Africa will happen, but I know it will happen, if God wishes.

YES, I am honored by his request, and will invite you to U.S.A after you complete your bachelor's degree!

It is also my tremendous honor to have completely Changed his life & for the whole his family in general, and most especially to give my overwhelming support to His first Born Son BASHIR'S
Education at LEARNIT COLLEGE!

Also, I thank God for the blessing of your dear father's prayers, that He Prays Good for me everyday & That GOD should keep me in Good Health all the time! I also pray for you, Mr. Iddi and his dear family, and your father and all your family.

For tonight, I will say usiku mwema, and ASANTE SANA for being such a very wonderful son!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Yours truly,

Nicole

Tues Dec 28, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Bashir's Mum!

I have just stepped in the Internet Cafe & found yor Email.

Am so delighted to see & read it, but I really need a too long EMAIL from you when you finish to read this one.
Especially a reply about to what I wrote in Yesterday's EMAIL.

Am also doing Exercises that bring Fitness to the Body. I play football everyday evening.
I bought a MANCHESTER UNITED JENS for the use of Playing football. I took Tsh10,000 from the Money you sent me for Food & Meat in order to buy that Uniform

because I really didn't have a Sports Wear. It's only a SOCCER BOOT which I don't have so far. But I Shall buy it when I get my FIRST & LAST Salary at 'PALM BEACH HOTEL' Next day.

But I Shall have less time for Playing Football when my Class Starts in JANUARY 25. I will be only Playing during Weekends & Holidays days.

I really like football! What about in Cleveland? Shall I play Soccer if I shall be there? Do young people like Football there?

IT'S YOUR SON BASHIR!

Mon Dec 27, 2009 from Cleveland

Hello and habari, Son?

I'm very happy to get your email! I write you a longer email this evening. But in case you go to the Internet Cafe before it is evening in ClevelandI want to tell you:

Douglas was very delighted to get your greetings and your message of your support of the Cleveland Cavaliers! He just got home when I told him, and he burst out smiling with happiness! He said to tell you he likes very much to email and correspond with you! He apologizes that it sometimes takes him too many days to answer you. He sends you his greetings as well! Now he is back in Chicago, where he landed safely this morning at 10 o'clock Chicago time.

Next I want to say I AM ECSTATIC AND DELIGHTED to receive the WONDERFUL MESSAGES FROM YOUR DEAR FATHER! In my heart I am singing "WOOOOO-HOOOOO!" with joy! I will write more about that in my next email.

Finally for now I want to say, THANK YOU for all your great words of gratitude for your laptop!! Mr. Jimmy and I are so very very happy that it's a fine laptop for you, and that it's working well and will help with your education!

Okay, will write again this evening with more happy comments!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Yours truly,

Nicole

Mon Dec 27, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


By the way, did you tell my Message Douglas? What did he say if you told him?

I would like to tell you that my LAPTOP is doing well & it does not have any problem so far! It's fast & So easy to use.

But I once again want to thank you for Sending me a LAPTOP because I really needed it in my life. It will help me at the College & even when at home. It will keep me busy all the time.

I also thank you so much for giving me a Careness of a Mother! I really didn't expect this in my life. You are on behalf of my Mother. That's why I believe that you will never Disown & Drop me because am like your own Son as you said one day.

I also spoke with my father yesterday! I was telling him that you sent me a LAPTOP.

He was very happy to hear that & thanked you so Much for that Kind & Generosity.
He said He feels So good when I tell him about your Stories.

He also said that He bought 3 BAGS OF FERTILIZER & 2 BAGS OF MAIZE FOOD from the Money which you Sent him. He then asked me to remind you about His Special REQUESTS he Requested you, Do you remember about it?

He added that you have completely Chenged his life & for the whole his family in general. He said the Money you sent him it has helped a lot of things to his life.

But he said above all is an Overwhelming Support to His first Born Son BASHIR'S
Education at LEARNIT COLLEGE.

He said He never had a Dream even at a Single day that His Son BASHIR will be at College & Such a GREAT College of LEARNIT.

He lastly Said that He Prays Good for you everyday & That GOD should keep you in Good Health all the time.

Please Reply very soon my EMAIL because I'll go again today at the Internet Cafe to Check if you replied to it.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Mon Dec 27, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi again Mum for the last time!

Tell Douglas that I saw LEBRON JAMES in Tanzanian's newspaper last week.

Tell him that BASHIR also has Started to follow & Support CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, But my favourite Player
is KOBE BRYANT of LOSS ANGELS LAKERS.

Yes I just try to DRIVE. Mr Iddi used to teach me before I starteted my Training Session at 'PALM BEACH HOTEL'

But nowadays I stopped to train myself how to Drive because of the busy.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY

BASHIR!

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Sun Dec 27, 2009 from Cleveland

Hi Son again!

I have finished my exercises and feel very energized. My heart smiles to read that you're eating well and enjoying a happy life!

I'm glad to learn about MANCHESTER UNITED'S great victory -- especially after the 2 difficult losses and injuries suffered by the players. I'm cheering for them to be on a winning streak to the title!

I will give Douglas your greetings when he returns from a visit with his friends! They are watching the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James play basketball tonight. On Christmas Day, the Cavaliers had a strong victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, so we were all celebrating.

I forgot to tell you before, that for Christmas I sent Ava a bit of money so her mother (my sister Sarah) can take her shopping for some new clothes! When Ava was very tiny, I chose her clothes and dolls and mailed them to her. Now that she is 10, she likes to go shopping and decide on her favorite clothes! She feels too big to play with dolls now. Instead she likes to ride her bicycle and read mystery stories.

Yes, Christopher has a car, the 1992 Jetta. Mr. Jimmy and I have Chevrolet "Malibu." I have been driving since I was 16 years old! Here where we live in Cleveland, public transportation is terrible, and there are very few buses or taxis, so it's best to have a car. However, for many years when I was poor, I had no car, and it was almost impossible to get to a job or to the grocery store. One thing I like about Dar Es Salaam is all the public transportation to get people where they need to go!

We don't mind having old cars, because Mr. Jimmy keeps them running like new! He can fix anything because he's an excellent mechanic.

Do you know how to drive? I wonder if Mr. Iddi will teach you!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOURS FAITHFULLY,

Nicole

Sun Dec 27, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum again!


Am back again with the good news! MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten HULL CITY by 3 goals to Nill.

It was a win which Came after 2 Consecutive Defeats from 3 past Games.

But we are Still on Position 2 & behind CHELSEA with 2 different Points.

We have been not doing well in the Past 2 Weeks because we have had more Injury Casualties at the Camp.

But now the Team is Strong & Our title Hopes are still a live.

Say hie to Douglas as he Prepares to turn back in CHICAGO.

Wao! Does Christopher have a Car? What about you? Do you have a car? Do you also know how to Drive?

Yes, am eating well & am in ahappy life.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Sun Dec 27, 2009 from Cleveland

Habari, son? Did you get lots of good sleeps? Are you eating well?

Today, I was busy writing, and also helped Douglas with his laundry! Mr. Jimmy helped Christopher fix a broken light on his car, which is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta. Then we all watched the Cleveland Browns play American football and they won the game, making us very happy. How is Manchester United doing these days?

Now Christopher has gone home, Douglas has gone out to see his friends, Mr. Jimmy is going to read a book, and I'm going to do my exercises. Each day, I lift light weights and do some "cardio" exercises for 30 minutes to stay in good condition.

After my exercises, I will check my computer to see if you had a chance to chat again!

GOD BLESS YOU!

Yours truly,

Nicole

Sun Dec 27, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


How is Cleveland today?

Did you Send any Christmass Gift to your beloved Niece 'AVA'?

Let's chart again today!

May God Bless You!

Your's faithfully,
BASHIR!

Sat Dec 26, 2009 from Cleveland

My dear son Bashir!

I'm sorry you are so tired and sneezing! Now I hope you will get a good sleep for hours and hours!

I will call my beloved niece Ava very soon and ask her how she enjoyed Christmas on the farm! They had a HUGE BLIZZARD of a snowstorm! In America we sing a Christmas song, "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas," which means white snow, because the tradition is that it's nice when it snows for Christmas. So my darling Ava had a white Christmas!

I forgot to tell you before, Douglas is not yet back to Chicago. Early this morning he drove to Worthington, Ohio (100 miles or 125 km) to visit Jen's parents, where Jen is also visiting for Christmas. Then tomorrow afternoon he will drive backto Cleveland to watch LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers play basketball on TV. On Monday morning, after I go to work, Mr. Jimmy will drive Douglas to the airport and he will fly back to Chicago.

Usiku mwema!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOURS FAITHFULLY,
Nicole

Sat Dec 26, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam:

Hi my Mum Nicole!


Now my LAPTOP is not showing that Signal again.
Now it's off & Disapeared.

I don't want to talk more about New Year now because am so tired & am Sneezing.

New year stories needs a too long EMAIL.

What about your beloved Niece 'AVA'? Did she enjoy Christmass?

Is DOUGLAS already back to CHICAGO?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Sat Dec 26, 2009 from Cleveland

Hello, Bashir, here I am again!

Okay, it's good to hear your computer is fine and has no problems. But tell me if you get that message again "31 days of updates" and we will figure out what it means.

2009 is the greatest year of my life so far, all praise and thanks to God Almighty. My blessings are: All my sons are well and healthy and happy -- all my sons including Christopher, Douglas, and Bashir! Also, I had the most blessed trip of my life to Dar Es Salaam. Mr. Jimmy and I are healthy. I am successful in my work and writing, thanks to God! These come to mind as my best blessings, the health and happiness of the ones I love.

Tonight, Christopher and Nicki have gone home to have a quiet evening. Mr. Jimmy is watching his favorite TV program "Wildest Police Chases on Video"! I have finished my writing for today, and after we chat, I will do some exercises to stay fit.

GOD BLESS YOU!
Yours truly,

Nicole

Sat Dec 26, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Nicole!


Am so honored for accepting my request of Charting tonight.

It's nice to hear about Christopher & his girlfriend Nicki's good news.

No!no! My LAPTOP it's not showing any box on the Screen & it's not showing Yes or No.

It's ok & it doesn't have any problem.

Now Christmass is gone & very Shortly we will be talking about new year.

We shall also be talking about how was 2009.

I will talk more about it when the time arrives.

But inshort I can say that 2009 was so Wonderful & unforgetable to my life!

Is Douglas Back to Chicago?

GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITFULLY,
BASHIR!

Sat Dec 26, 2009 from Cleveland

Habari, Bashir? I'm so happy you like the Christmas photos! Asante sana for your wonderful compliments -- I'm smiling! I'm especially glad you like your seat, which we prepared and honored just for you.

Christopher and his girlfriend Nicki came over this afternoon (the day after Christmas) for Christmas dinner one day after! The reason was, yesterday they went to have Christmas dinner with Nicki's aunt and relatives who are from the country Greece, but they are in Cleveland for a holiday visit.

Woo-hoo, it's great news about your LAPTOP and also that you are a computer genius at successfully activating it! Very good work. Yes, for sure let me know if any problems or questions occur.

About your question: 31 days of UPDATES. I haven't heard of that one. Can you describe more to me -- for example, does it pop up in a box on the screen when you log in? Does it ask you to choose yes or no, or "Next"?

I will be on my computer for a while, then off it, then back off before I say "usiku mwema," so for sure, let's chat!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

Yours truly,

Nicole

Sat Dec 26, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam:

Hi Nicole!


Thanks so much for the CHRISTMASS EMAILS You have sent to me. It's really showing that you had a Wonderfull Christmass Day there in CLEVELAND.

Nice view of the House & Nice appearence of the Sitting room.

But what made me to be more happier is my SEAT. I have felt good to see it because it is the SEAT I would have sat if I were there.

Even yourself you look so nice & beautifull. You dressed well & Nicely. Inshort I can say that you are a beautifull lady!

It's nice also to see Mr.Jimmy & Douglas Look so Good & Nice. What about CHRISTOPHER? Wasn't he there?

My LAPTOP is so good & It hasn't any Problem so far!

I have also Successifully activated it. It was queite Simple & It didn't even need me to use the Numbers & Leters which you Gave me.

I revealed it's secret today & I have fixed it myself within less than 5 Minutes.

So don't be Nervous of My LAPTOP because it's now alright & Ok!

But I'll not Hasitate to tell you if that Problem or any other Problem Occurs!

But now it's also saying that 31 days of UPDATES. What about it? Is it a problem?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Fri Dec 25, 2009 from Cleveland: Christmas Pictures

Habari, Bashir? Merry Christmas! Here are some pictures to enjoy -- including the one of your honorary place at the dinner table!

May God Bless You!

Yours faithfully,
Nicole







Thu Dec 24, 2009 from Cleveland: HONGERA!

Hello again, Bashir, and HONGERA for your many great successes!

I am very impressed and admiring you for all the languages you speak: CHEWA, KISWAHILI, ENGLISH, and also your understanding to hear TONGA! All those languages -- that is totally amazing!

I speak English, and I used to be very fluent in French. However, I have lost most of my French ability due to lack of use and study over the years. Here in America, I think people are very bad about learning other languages. We get too satisfied with English and think we don't have to learn other languages. I don't like that attitude because I wish to know other languages, for example French and Kiswahili, because each language is a jewel of the people's culture.

Many people in America speak Spanish, because they are from a Spanish-speaking country. Many speak Arabic if they come from an Arabic country. Also, many speak Chinese or Vietnamese because those are their home countries.

Well, here it is about 10 pm Thursday night - Christmas Eve, and in Dar Es Salaam it is about 6 am Christmas morning! I am going to sleep now, so usiku mwema and Merry Christmas to my dear brilliant Bashir! I'm glad you have your laptop for your special Christmas present!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Yours faithfully,

Nicole

Friday, December 25, 2009

Thu Dec 24 200 from Dar Es Salaam: IT’S ME AGAIN TOO

Hi Nicole!

It's Good & Nice to hear all about CHRISTMASS!

CONGRATULATIONS MEANS 'HONGERA' IN KISWAHILI.

Kiswahili is for Mother but it's a National Language.

My Mothers Local language is Called TONGA.

My father doesn't much know Kiswahili because he didn't live for along time in Tanzania.

I & Him Speak a National language of MALAWI Called CHEWA.

But my father's Local Language is Called YAO. This is a Language which I grew up with & I know it very well than all the Languages I speack.

I don't know how to Speak my Mother's Language TONGA because as I already said that I didn't grow up with her. That's why I hardly to Speack it.
But I understand it very well when Someone speacks it! I only understand it but I fail to Speak.

What about you? Do you have any other Language except English? Does U.S.A only Speak ENGLISH?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Thu Dec 24, 2009 from Cleveland: You Are a Computer Expert!

My dear Bashir, God has truly given you the great gift of brilliance, because you have become a Computer Expert so quickly! Just think, it has only been 4 months since I was with you in Dar Es Salaam -- and in that short time, you have transformed yourself through your brilliance and hard work and excellent efforts! Congratulations for all your success! WOW!

I'm very excited to hear that you have been sending all your emails tonight from your new Laptop! That is VERY EXCITING!!

Maybe you already discovered this, but I want to tell you that if there is no electricity in Dar Es Salaam, your laptop will run on battery power for a few hours. But whenever you h ave electric power, it's better to plug it in. When you plug it in, the battery recharges and is ready for the next time you have no electricity.

Also, I'm really happy you like your laptop so much!!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY DEAR BASHIR!

GOD BLESS YOU!
Yours truly,

Nicole

Thu Dec 24, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam: A FORGOTTEN NOTE

Hi Nicole!


I forgot to tell you that Nowadays I even became an Expert of a Computer Operation at the Reception.

Everyone who wants to print,Typing & more, They ask me to do for them.

But before you sent me to the Collge I was the one who did't know anything in a Computer.

I completely knew nothing untill they were about to Sack me because I had No any Idea of a Computer Operation.

But now the Reception is depending on me interms of Computer Issues. I have even beaten those who knew earlier.

Untill they were about to give me a post of 'RESERVATION' but it held. They said because I speak fluent English & I at least know Computer than my Coleagues at the Reception.

But all that it's because of you for sending me at the COLLEGE.

So that's it & let me Continue Playing my LAPTOP.

My LAPTOP is good & Beautifull than Yours. I mean the one you brought to DAR-ES-SALAAM.

I can't even accept to exchange if you tell me. Even DOUGLAS & CHRISTOPHER Can admire it.

I HAVE DESCRIBED MY LAPTOP AS A SUPERB!!!

A HAPPY CHRISTMASS DAY TO YOU!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Thu Dec 24, 2009 from Cleveland: IT’S ME AGAIN

Hello again, my dear Bashir!

Wow, it's great that I'm at home by my computer tonight, which is Christmas Eve, so we can send each other some extra emails!

If you can, yes, you should try to activate your laptop with the number I gave you -- that very long "Product Key" with letters and numbers. If it doesn't work easily for you, then you can wait until I talk to that person on Monday, But do check it out on your laptop, by clicking on the activation box and see if it invites you to activate. Make sure you have the "Product Key" because it will ask you to type it in. It's very long so you can type it very slowly!

Let me know if that works easily, or not

Douglas's girlfriend Jen lives in Chicago! That is where they met. Right now, Jen is home with her parents for Christmas in Worthington, Ohio, about 100 miles (125 kilometers) from Cleveland.

It makes me smile to know your Father & you also like CATS! Yes, for sure, when you come to CLEVELAND Libby and Penny (our cats) will be your friends!

Yes, Hilda sent me a lovely email to tell me about her leave, and giving me her phone number in case I need her assistance before 12 January, I emailed her back to thank her for her special kindness. Also, I told her I will wire her the first payment for your Diploma course on January 15 or 16! Hilda said I can make three payments, one in January, one in May, and one in September, so that it what I will do!

CONGRATULATIONS on passing all your ICDL Exams! I'm very proud of you, and I want you to feel very proud of yourself! GREAT WORK! How do you say "Congratulations" in Kiswahili?

Is Kiswahili your mother tongue from Malawi, or do you and your father also speak another language, too?

For sure, I remember SLIPWAY & COCO BEACH from our times together there in August! I have some photos from those spots, including my favorite picture of all: you and me at Slipway with the Indian Ocean behind us. It's wonderful that you will spend your Christmas Day at those lovely places, and to have my REMEMBERERS & MEMORIES! That makes my heart smile.

Here, Douglas, Mr. Jimmy and I will wake up in the morning and drink some coffee and tea, and play some Christmas music on CDs. When Christopher and Nicki come over to our house, we will open some gifts together. Mr. Jimmy and I are giving some money to Christopher and Douglas, and some cookies, and we are giving candy, and necklaces made of beads to Jen and Nicki! Then I will roast the turkey with stuffing, and set the table with the special place for you! Then we will take a picture and I will email it to you!

GOD BLESS YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Yours faithfully,

Nicole

Thu Dec 24, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam: THANKS

Hi Nicole!


Thanks so much for that Information. I always thank you so much for a good Care you are doing to me. Because I did't expect that you could reply to my Email as soon as you have done. So, Should I wait untill that Person tells you or I should activate it with a number you have given me? Or I should just Stop it Completely?

I also thank you for Gift of the Christmass which you Promissed. It's really nice & admirable to see DOUGLAS & CHRISTOPHER with their beautiful Girlfriends.

What about DOUGLAS'S Girlfriend? Does she Stay in CLEVELAND or CHICAGO?

Am also happy to see your beautifull CATS. My Father & I also like CATS. We used to keep them a long time ago but they died. When I will come to CLEVELAND they will be
one of my friends. Infact I knew it already that you have 2 CATS. Because I read on the day which I told you that I saw you in the INTERNET that you have 2 Children & 2 CATS.

Has HILDA told you that she is going to on LEAVE? Because she told me today that She is going on Holiday but she will be back in Office on 12 JANUARY 2010.

I Passed exams but I didn't get a CERTIFICATE because the DIRECTER left for CHRISTMASS HOLIDY. I will go to get it after Next week after CHRISTMASS.

Tomorrow is a great day for every MANKIND, because it's a CHISTMASS DAY!

DO YOU REMEMBER THE PLACES OF SLIPWAY & COCO BEACH? These are Places we Showed you on the day we walk around DAR-ES-SALAAM.
At the 'INDIAN OCEAN', Do you remember that? It's where I will go tomorrow & Spend my day as a CHRISTMASS DAY. Another aim of going there is to have your REMEMBERERS & MEMORIES.

What about you? What are you gonna do?

GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Thur Dec 24 2009 from Cleveland: ANOTHER HELLO FROM AMERICA

Mambo, Bashir, I wanted to tell you some more information I found about "Activation."

There is a person in America I can call on the telephone for more information about "activation" on your computer. However, they will not be in the office until Monday 28 December, because it's a holiday time here with Christmas.

I also found out that "Activation" is the way Microsoft checks on everybody's computers to make sure it is being used by the correct person. Microsoft calls it "anti-piracy." You and I are the correct people to use the computer, so it's fine, but we jsut have to figure out what to do when your computer asks about "Activation."

We will figure it out and then it will be fine!

GOD BLESS YOU!
Yours faithfully,
Nicole

Thu Dec 24 2009 from Cleveland: HELLO FROM AMERICA!

Habari, Bashir, I just got your email and I'm very, very happy you have your wonderful laptop and you like it!

I have read your question about "4 days left for activation" and I have done a little research online about it. So here is what I'm suggesting to you. Can you get the piece of paper I included in the box, which says at the top "You have received a computer which meets one of the following circumstances."

On that paper, you will see a very long series of numbers and letters called the "Product Key" or "Product Key Code."

Okay, so keep that number handy. That is the number you will need to "activate."

Now, when your compter says "4 days left for activation" -- can you click on that for instructions? See what happens if you do.

Then you can email me back and tell me what happens. I will check my computer in a few minutes!

Yours truly,
Nicole

Thu Dec 24, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam: I HAVE GOT IT!

Hi Nicloe!

Am so proud to tell you that a 'LAPTOP' is finally in my Hands. It's really fine & Okay!

We went to pick it in the Morning from 'Post Office'.

But it Says '4 DAYS LEFT FOR ACTIVATION'. What does it Mean? Does it mean that if I delay to ACTIVATE it will have any Problem?
What a first thing should I do with it before I start to Use it? Of Course I will ask my LECTURERS but I just want to get a bit information from you!

Please reply as soon as Possible.

But am so happy with this LAPTOP, because it LOOKS SO TOUGH & IT'S POTTABLE.

Am waiting for your quick reply!

I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF THE MERRY CHRISTMASS & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Wed Dec 23 2009 from Cleveland: WOOO-HOOO for your laptop!

Hello my dear Bashir!

WOOOO-HOOOOO! I'm so happy to get your email that your laptop has reached the post office in Dar Es Salaam! It's cool that you and Mr. Iddi will pick it up tomorrow, which is 24 December, Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve is a special day and night in America. The story goes that Santa Claus delivers his presents on the night of Christmas Eve, 24 December, while children are sleeping, then children wake up Christmas morning, 25 December, to discover their presents have been delivered to them by the magical and jolly Santa Claus! So it's really fun that you get your laptop on Christmas Eve.

I hope that Hilda or others at Learnit College can assist you with any questions you may have about your new laptop.

Your other package is scheduled to arrive Wed. 30 December, is addressed to you (not to Mr. Iddi). It contains your Rihanna CDs and other items for you, all wrapped in Christmas wrapping so you can have the fun of opening gifts!

Your father is truly an amazing man. He taught you so many wise beliefs and actions, and he must be very proud to know he has raised such a fine son as you, who follows his teachings. I'm also happy you had fine religious instructors. I've had some good religious teachers, but also some very mean-spirited ones, who seemed to have forgotten the very teachings of God. I call you an ambassador for God's kindness, respect, and mercy, because you live your life this way.

You have suffered much worse hardships than I have, but because I spent many years in poverty, I can agree with you that such trials are good training in kindness and mercy (although some people grow very mean because of their life's hardships).

Now I'm hoping you had a day off from Palm Beach Hotel, so you can catch up on many hours of your much-needed sleep!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

Yours faithfully,
Nicole

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Wed Dec 23, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam: JOB WELL DONE

Hi Nicole!

Am so delighted to tell you that I have received a receipt of a LAPTOP from Post Office.
Am so happy to see it & I feel like I have already got a LAPTOP. Tomorrow Morning Mr.Iddi & I will go to pick it from Post Office.

I will tell you everything once I receive it from Post Office.

What about another Package of NOTEBOOKS & BATTERIES? WHICH NAME DID YOU SEND TO? MY NAME or MR. IDDI'S NAME?

But there is no any Problem if you used my name, because it's just Little things/Stuffs. I will not need to have an IDENTIFICATION CARD.
And I will get in any Case that will be. Whether they will need an IDENTIFICATION CARD or NOT, I will get it.

Now am going to LEARNIT COLLEGE to get my Results & a CERTIFICATE of 'ICDL'.

More details tomorrow!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Tue Dec 22, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam: Email for Nicole

Hi Nicole!


Am fine but my Eyes are still Sneezing with a sleep. It's really hard to experience this Circumstance.

Thanks so much for Praising me that am Intelligent & Wise. I think it's a gift from God.

But also because my father teaches me how to live with different Categories of People.
He tells me to be Kind & regard everyone as equal.

He forbids/Denies me to SEGREGATE, NEGLECT, ISOLATE, DISCRIMINATE, OPPRESS & HATE ANYONE.

Yes of course also religious leaders took Part of this, They used to teach me What it takes to be loved by GOD & What it takes a person to Enter in the Heaven Paradise.

They taught me to be KIND, GENEROUS & MERCIFUL.

But above all, it's because I have experienced a lot of Sufferings in my Life & That's why I feel so touched when Someone Struggles & Suffers. Because I know how it Pains & I know what's all about LIFE.

Yes nowadays am Eating enough MEAT. Sometimes I change & Buy FISH & EGGS. But I like MEAT than FISH.
But EGGS are better than FISH to me.

May GOD Bless You!

Your's Faithfully,
BASHIR!

Tue Dec 22, 2009 from Cleveland: Your wisdom

Hello, Mambo, my dear Bashir,

Only 2 hours of sleep! That's very difficult -- and for me it would be impossible to stay awake! How did you do on your afternoon shift, after only 2 hours of sleep? Did you manage to stay awake? Were you able to go home for a good long rest after that? Please tell me how you are feeling today.

For sure, beginning January 25, you will be able to focus on your Diploma course 100%. Do you know the expression "100%" -- it means "totally and completely."

Also, I want to commend you again for having such great wisdom at your young age -- for example, your wise comments on giving, which you summarized as "Giving it's not all about being RICHER, no! But it's all about being GENEROUS. Is this TRUE/FALSE?" It's very true, and I think you are very young to possess this kind of wisdom. I believe God created you this way, and I also wonder what events and people in your life have developed and intensified your wisdom. For example, your father, your mother, your teachers, or your religious leaders when you grew up in Malawi. Tell me about some of the people who encouraged you to think deeply about life.

In addition to wisdom, you also possess great brilliance of mind, also called "great intellect" or "intelligence." As you know, wisdom and intelligence are two different things. Intelligence is more about facts, research, leading, and education. Wisdom is aboutr understanding life and the deeper meanings of life.

Today is Tuesday 22 December, so any day now, your laptop should arrive at the Dar Es Salaam post office! It is addressed to Mr. Iddi. I hope to hear good news from you soon saying you have indeed received it!

May God Bless You!
Yours sincerely,
Nicole

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Mon Dec 21, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam: NOT ENOUGH

Hi Nicole!


I didn't sleep enough because I ran to Work again on afternoon Shift. I have only slept for 2 hours, Can you imagine!

Am really very busy & the arrangement of the Shift Time Table it's so tough especially to me,
because I have got a lot of night Shifts than any of my Coleagues.

In this Case I'll decide to step down when I start my DIPLOMA Class in January. Because I will definately lose forcus to my Education if I don't do that.

This Month Could be the last month to be at 'PALM BEACH HOTEL'.

Am always so tired because I don't have enough time to rest & sleeping. Now I want to forcus on 1 thing only & that is my DIPLOMA Class at Learnit College.

I have laughed when I have read that in U.S.A you call night hours as 'GRAVEYARD HOURS'.

Nice to hear that you regard me as your own Son. I knew it already even without to tell me,
because you give me everything what you give to DOUGLAS & CHRISTOPHER.

So let's wait & see what DOUGLAS & CHRISTOPHER will buy if you give them the Money you mentioned.

Now it's time for DOUG & CHRIS(My Brothers). Am queite satisfied with all you are doing & what you have been doing to my life.
How many times I have been receiving the Money from you? The right answer is: SEVERAL TIMES.

GOD tells us to appreciate & be Satisfied with what we have been given. That's a Humanity!!!
Even if it's a very little thing, we must thank for that because we didn't have it before.

Please Nicole! You have to know that a person who can't appreciate & thank for a little money you give him/her, He/She will never appreciate & thank even if you make him/her become a Billionaire.

The same as a Person who can not give a little he/she has, He/She can not give even if he has BILLIONS OF U.S DOLLARS.

It does not mean that a person who gives is richer or wealthiest, no!! It's Generosity!!
That's how GOD made people. Some give & others don't.

There are a lot of rich people in this world but they don't help the Poor & Needy.

Giving it's not all about being RICHER, no! But it's all about being GENEROUS. Is this TRUE/FALSE?

That is why I always thank you for the Generosity. Even if you give me $1, I'll thank you for that because am in need of it & it's for free.

So please Nicole! Don't think that am not Satisfied with what you give me, no!! Am queite Satisfied with your REMARKABLE HELP.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Mon Dec 21, 2009 from Cleveland: I hope you slept well!

Habari, my dear Bashir? I hope you were able to get many hours of restful sleep after another night shift at the Palm Beach Hotel!

Here in America, the newest employee is always assigned the most difficult working hours (usually the overnight shift), and it sounds like it's the same in Dar Es Salaam!

In fact, in America, the overnight shift is called "the graveyard shift" because everything is dark and quiet!

Please remember that when your Diploma class starts, you will not have to continue working at the Palm Beach Hotel if it interferes with your studies.

Thank you for your writings to me on Muhammad and Islam, with Islamic scriptural teachings. I look forward to learning more!

Have you been eating your daily meat? What kind do you like: chicken? Fish? Both are good for your health! Do you prefer it grilled or fried or cooked another way?

GOD BLESS YOU!

Yours truly,
Nicole

Monday, December 21, 2009

Sun. Dec 20, 2009 from Dar Es Salaam: YOU ARE CURIOUS

Hi Nicole!

It's nice to konw that you are a Curious Person!
That is why you know different & a lot of things because of your CURIOSITY.

Muhammad's story is the LONGEST!

Then Please I'll write another EMAIL about MUHAMMAD & ISLAM tomorrow.

Because now am tired & I feel to Sleep as I have been spending Consecutive Working Nights Shifts at 'PALM BEACH HOTEL'.

But inshort I can say that MUHAMMAD was a PROPHET of GOD who was sent to SPREAD His Words.
He was sent to warn & Save the wrong doers.
He is also a Last prophet of GOD. No any other Prophet that will come after him.
He came on behalf of JESUS CHRIST.
But all these what I have said are according to ISLAMIC SCRIPTURES.

Then tomorrow I'll Continue from where I have stoppped.

But I feel good when you ask me Questions about various things. I like it so Much.
Keep it up & be free to ask more Questions.

You can even make your own Comments/Opinions against my Statements if there is somewhere necessary to do that.
So that it should be like a Debate or a Convasation.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

YOUR'S FAITHFULLY,
BASHIR!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Sun, Dec 20, 2009 from Cleveland: Your Amazing Emails

Mambo, Bashir!

Wooo-Hoooo! What fantastic emails you sent me last night! Both of your emails are amazing, because of your knowledge and your wonderful, clear writing.

Your writings about Jesus show your deep understanding of His life and His mission! Your soul is very deep to have that kind of understanding at such a young age.

It’s interesting to know your parents have different faiths. I wonder if that made marriage difficult for them. I commend you because you love and respect your mother and father and their faiths. I describe you as a living ambassador for Almighty God through your respect for people of all faiths.

Please tell me more about Muhammad. I know only a little information about Him. I would like to know Muhammad as you know Jesus Christ. I think you are the right person to teach me!

Also, please tell me about ISLAMIC IDI! I don’t know anything about it and I would like to learn from you. It is also called EID, or is that a different holiday?

Also, I was very interested in your writings about Islam and the Qu’ran! You taught me a lot with your fine descriptions. And I agree with you when you wrote, “we all worship One & the Same almighty GOD. It's impossible to be One Religion in this World. That's how GOD Planned it to be. I know that we all together & Servants of GOD.” You are so right!

Did you know that Dar-es-Salaam and Tanzania are famous around the world for being very peaceful despite religious differences? In that way, your city and country set an example of tolerance, peace, and harmony for the whole world! When people in America ask me about Dar-es-Salaam, first I tell them about you, Mr. Iddi, and the Palm Beach Hotel – then I tell them about the peace and tolerance the citizens have for each other.

Yes, Douglas will come to Cleveland from Chicago for Christmas! He will take an airplane and arrive on Wednesday 23 December! That is also the date your Laptop HP should arrive in Dar-es-Salaam post office! Your second package 9with Rihanna CDs should arrive on Wednesday 30 December.

Douglas will stay with Mr. Jimmy and me on his visit, which will last until Monday, 28 December, when he will fly back to Chicago and return to work.

Christopher and his sweet girlfriend “Nicki” live near us, and they will come to our house on Christmas Day. That is the day we will have our turkey and “stuffing” and set a special place at the table for you and take a picture, which I will email to you!

For Christmas gifts, I will give Christopher and Douglas a bit of money so they can shop for things they need and want -- just like I give to you! It is my great honor and pleasure to treat you like my own son, because that is just how I feel about you! Every day in my prayers, I thank Almighty God for his miracle of bringing us together!.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

Yours faithfully,
Nicole