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Hana Mohammad
4 juni 1992 - 8 september 2021
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2022-07-09 05:40:15 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/8 Be a Kid Again Day. stop what you are doing and immerse yourself in your childhood memories. This special day is about taking a break from being an adult and going back to being the carefree kid you once were. It’s the perfect day to channel in your inner child and forget all the worries of the world — including your responsibilities and work pressures. The purpose of the day is to live these 24 hours to the fullest, without stressing about the future. Let out that joyful, innocent kid that’s still deep down there in all of us. Hana would text about not wanting to do adulting which I love this generation’s mentality. Hana loved celebrating others and brought her joyful inner child to bring love and excitement to whatever they were doing. The hardest thing for so many of us to understand is how someone with such apparent joy love and woo could be destroyed by this world and leave us. It breaks my heart to know my precious baby girl who was love kindness joy and happiness was destroyed by the evil of this world. I love you Hana. I miss you and your loving energy you’ve had since you were a child. I wish you were still here with me shining bright with the love you have inside.
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2022-07-08 04:50:46 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/7 International Peace & Love Day is celebrated to spread positive energy across the world. Peace and love don’t cost a thing, but their power goes far beyond anything words can capture. Different cultures have their concepts of peace. Most cultures seem to agree that the world needs more love and peace. I always ask God why he allowed satan to cause harm in this world. I always ask why He didn’t choose to let us live in love and kindness. I pray that Hana is experiencing love and kindness in heaven. Hana was someone who expressed love and kindness to others. She loved to support and celebrate others. Hana’s smile showed her love, acceptance, and kindness which made others feel comfortable with her. Hana worked for equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice for marginalized people. Hana’s love and kindness are at the core of why Hana worked as such a strong and vocal advocate. Our world would be better if we could love accept and be kind to others. I love you Hana. I miss hearing about the way your love and kindness impacted the world. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-07-07 06:16:12 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/6 International Kissing Day on July 6 is the perfect time of year to celebrate this simple but powerful gesture. From French kissing and a formal kiss on the cheek, to a kiss hello and a kiss goodbye — kissing is an age-old practice with significance that extends far beyond just romance. If we go back in time, we can thank the Romans for the widespread practice of kissing in Europe. They described kissing in three forms: the osculum (a friendly peck on the cheek), the basium (a loving kiss on the lips), and the savium (the most passionate of kisses on the mouth). In Roman society, when, where, and how you kissed someone was an important indicator of social status. Hana grew up with cultures of kissing right and then left cheek as a greeting. Hana was an affectionate person and often hugged and kissed her friends and family. You could tell how much she loved you as she hugged and kissed her family and friends. As always she made people know they were loved. I love you Hana. I miss you and how you showed how much you loved me. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-07-07 05:59:54 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/5 National Bikini Day is the perfect opportunity to head to the beach. National Bikini Day celebrates the anniversary of the invention of the two-piece bathing suit. The garment is a summer icon. Hana loved wearing a bikini. Hana wore it whether she was pooling it, sun tanning, jet skiing, tubing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, or just enjoying the warm weather. Hana liked to mix and match her bikinis and had an entire drawer full. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me. I miss you more than you know.
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2022-07-07 05:48:47 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/4 Americans come together to celebrate the nation’s birthday and Independence Day. On this day, most Americans enjoy grills in their backyards, at beaches, or in parks. Some partake in parades or marches and enjoy the fireworks that are often launched at dusk. Hana loved spending time with family and friends on this holiday weekend. Hana enjoyed spending time on the lake paddle boarding, jet skiing, tubing, boating, fireworks, kayaking and canoeing on the St Croix River, picnics, and potlucks. Hana loved spending time with family and friends all the time and this weekend was usually packed with carefree fun. Hana made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. I love you Hana. I miss you making sure I was doing things I enjoy. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-07-07 05:38:50 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/3 Start the Conversation Day is observed on July 3 every year. It is a day to check in with a loved one about their mental health. Mental illness may be socially isolating, so it’s crucial to check in on our friends and family regularly to show them that we care about their overall well-being. Hana asked us all to “be present in each other’s lives, reach out more, check in more. Life is crazy and we all need it. I’m sad to say that this isn’t happening. Hana was good at checking in with others and letting them know that she cared about them and what was going on in their lives. I miss your calls texts and time spent together. Hana, you made me feel like I was the most important person to you and I know others felt the same. I love you baby girl and I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-07-07 05:27:55 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/2 Hop A Park Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of July, and is a day to explore the parks in your area, it is also a great way to detox from all forms of technology. The day celebrates the simple joys of life like a leisurely stroll, a breath of fresh air, and being completely relaxed. Hana enjoyed spending time in nature and especially enjoyed the parks in our area walking along the Mississippi River, Fridley commons park playing soccer or watching others play sports. We enjoyed parks for high school graduation parties, annual 4th of July Taylor’s Falls kayaking canoeing and kebabs at the park, etc. this isn’t the best picture of Hana as she’s busy putting her hair up. It’s the last picture I have of Hana on the annual Taylor’s Falls Ahrar gathering 2019 (due to pandemic). I love you Hana. I believe heaven has the best nature for you to enjoy. I can’t wait to join you there. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-07-07 05:12:15 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
7/1 International Chicken Wing Day is celebrated each year on July 1. This day recognizes every type of chicken wing, whether it is buffalo wings or different sauce varieties such as barbeque, ranch, garlic, or parmesan — the list is endless. It strives to give importance to chicken wings of all shapes, sizes, flavors, types. Hana loved wings and would often go to BWW with friends and family. Hana would order wings as an appetizer at other restaurants. Hana liked buffalo flavor as well as other spicy flavors. I wish you were still here to enjoy some wings together baby girl. I miss and love you Hana.
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2022-07-07 05:04:08 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/30 National OOTD ‘outfit of the day’ is about more than simply making a fashion statement — it is about inspiring people to wear clothes that make them feel good about themselves. Hana had a great collection of clothes- T-shirts to inspire advocacy and show support for diversity inclusion and social justice. Hana had dressy clothes for going out, coaching attire, clothes for lake/pool/ocean activities, and comfy wear. Hana organized her clothes by color of rainbow and type of clothes and all hung up with matching colored hangers. I love you Hana. I miss spending time with you hanging up your clothes and talking and listening to music often Beyoncé. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-07-07 03:22:44 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/29 is filled by with many good celebrations. Hug Holiday -Hugging is a simple way to express many different types of affection, from friendly, to intimate, to familial. hugging releases oxytocin, known as the “cuddle hormone,” which can help to strengthen social bonds. When Hana and Khurram were growing up I hugged and cuddled with them a lot and still hugged Hana the last time I saw Hana. Hana loved hugs and cuddling. Hugging ties closely with Celebrate the National Day of Joy on the last Wednesday of June, which falls on June 29 this year. We want to observe it by finding happiness outside the norms that society calls for. The search for joy is often attributed to material possessions but neglects family. Hana always said family over everything. International Fisherman’s Day is celebrated on June 29 each year. It’s a unique festival that recognizes and integrates the efforts of fishermen around the world. Did you know that fishing has been a part of every single society globally since the prehistoric era? Fishing has been a viable source of food and trading from time immemorial. Hana enjoyed fishing with her family and the competition to catch the biggest fish or the most fish etc. International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on June 29. Its purpose is to acknowledge the extraordinary variety of the tropics while shedding more light on the distinctive challenges and opportunities that are faced by tropical areas. Hana and I enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean and Hawaii. We love warm weather on or in the water. So many celebrations for this day that fit you. You are an amazing person. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me to celebrate all of these fun things and I’d love a hug.
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2022-06-29 05:06:04 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/28 National Paul Bunyan Day The character Paul Bunyan was brought to life by the stories lumberjacks from the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada told, way back in the 18th century. Logging bunkhouses continued with the tradition of telling Paul Bunyan stories for decades after that, embellishing it with more and more details to make this lumberjack larger than life. Along the way, he also gained a companion, a giant blue-colored ox called Babe the Blue Ox, who was said to be a gift from Paul’s fellow woodsmen, Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. Hana and Khurram visited both Paul Bunyan and babe the blue ox as well as a 26 foot tall animated Paul Bunyan at an amusement park. As kids Hana and Khurram enjoyed visiting these fun amusement parks and getting their pictures taken with Paul and babe. Hana always enjoyed spending time enjoying fun things like Paul and babe. Hana enjoyed a sense of adventure and being together with family and friends. I miss spending time with you baby girl and our adventures/trips and just day to day life. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-28 04:48:53 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/27 National PTSD Awareness Day. The month of June is PTSD Awareness month. PTSD, a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. The trauma necessary to cause PTSD can originate from many events — potentially an accident or an assault — but there are other ways PTSD symptoms can arise. Hana had multiple situations that caused trauma for her and we’re only magnified by the continual fight for marginalized people. Hana gave so much of herself to fighting injustice and systemic racism and working to encourage others to be their best self. I wish Hana would have found the help she needed for her trauma. Therapy wouldn’t have changed the injustice in the world but may have helped her cope enough to still be here. In heaven you are no longer in pain. I love you Hana. Selfishly I wish you were still here with me. I miss you baby girl.
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2022-06-26 23:27:09 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/25 today I post this in honor of Hana’s great grandfather Al Perau. Hana only had a short time with him but learned of his humor especially since her brother loves to do the spot on the shirt joke routinely. Hana also had a sense of humor and loved to lovingly tease others. Especially if she could get a laugh and smile. This picture shows how much Al enjoyed his great granddaughter Hana. We were celebrating Hana’s birthday. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me. I miss you more than you know.
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2022-06-26 00:09:41 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/25 today’s post is in honor of Hana’s friend who is like a sister Sherene Garland. Sherene and Hana were friends since Hana was a month old. Sherene was like a sister to Hana. 6/22/21 Hana spent time with Sherene and her son Samiyar enjoying time with friends that became family. Sherene and her sisters are the closest Hana had to having a sister. I’m grateful the Ahrar family welcomed us as one of their family. The kids spent so much time together growing up and as adults supporting each other in life’s trials and celebrating the good things. I’m grateful Hana had Sherene as a friend/ family. I wish you were still here Hana to meet Sherene’s next child. I miss you baby girl. I love you Hana and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-25 03:24:59 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/24 National Food Truck Day is a special day to champion food trucks and encourage the hardworking men and women whose food businesses support the local economy. People celebrate the day by purchasing from their local food trucks. Hana Khurram and I along with my friend Patty and her family attended St. Paul’s food truck festival last summer and supported Hana’s friend Bradley who sold donuts. Hana always believed in supporting the people she knew as well as black/ marginalized people’s businesses. I love you Hana and the way you supported so many people in helping them succeed. I miss you and wish you were still here to do fun things like food truck festivals. I experienced so many fun things with you.
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2022-06-24 05:03:51 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/23 National Hydration Day. Proper hydration is vital to living a healthy life. Hana has many yeti and similar water bottles. Hana brought Gatorade water bottles every practice and game for her soccer and basketball teams when she coached. Hana had personalized water bottles “Hana”, “strong & beautiful” “coach Hana”. Hana actively also educated people on the lack of clean water for marginalized people in the USA and other countries. A well in her father’s homeland Pakistan there is a well donated in her honor by people that knew and care about Hana. Donations to water aid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WaterAid and helping hands for relief and development Donate Generously - hhrd.org are organizations we have supported to bring clean water to people throughout the world. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me. I’d happily wash those Gatorade bottles for your team.
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2022-06-24 05:02:48 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/22 National Onion Ring Day. Hana enjoyed onion rings when we went out to eat. Whenever I went to get my car serviced I’d stop by Culver’s and pick up something for Hana and me which usually included onion rings and french fries. How I wish you were still here Hana to share onion rings with. I love and miss you baby girl. The picture is Hana sharing food including onion rings with her friends child.
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2022-06-24 05:01:01 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/21 World Day of Music. I wish Hana was still here she is the ultimate Beyoncé fan. After 6 years Beyoncé released a single from an upcoming album. Hana would have enjoyed this house music. What a perfect day to release a song on world day of music. If only Hana knew Beyoncé was releasing new music maybe she would still be here. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here blasting Beyoncé’s new song in the next room.
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2022-06-21 05:01:20 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/20 World Refugee Day is the day the worldwide community has spent focused on ways to improve the lives of refugees. Most of us know that refugees are forced to leave their homes due to war, terror, or other crises—but fleeing their home country is often just the beginning of a difficult journey. Many refugees find themselves living in camps until they are resettled—some of which are dangerous or not well-equipped for long term living. Refugees don’t always have a say in which country they are ultimately relocated to, and the bureaucratic process involved in finding their new home can take years. I assume my great grandparents along with my grandpa and his sister fled Germany when the nazis took over their farm. They eventually made it to the USA going through Ellis Island and ending up in southern MN. While there are most of our relatives still back in the home country my grandparents never went back but settled in America. Hana learned Germany with a plan for us to go back to visit and see the family castle in ruins. I loved that Hana learned the language of her ancestors. It is so like Hana to honor her heritage like that. Hana also honored her Pakistani side. She was a great advocate for those marginalized and was aware of the struggles immigrants had acclimating to the American culture. That is why she was such a great advocate for equity and social justice. She worked hard for diversity inclusion and equity and social justice. Hana wanted everyone to feel loved and accepted, to be embraced by the fullness of their humanity. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-20 00:08:46 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/19 Juneteenth. Hana did her best to educate the people around her; family, friends, coworkers, etc about the importance of Juneteenth for many years. Hana spent time celebrating Juneteenth with like minded people. Hana worked so hard to educate about systemic racism and despite freedom from slavery there is still institutional ways marginalized people are not free. My favorite video that Hana has on her iPhone from Juneteenth celebrations is a video of brown skinned girls dancing on stage to the song brown skin girl by Beyoncé. I think about how excited Hana would be to hear there’s a new Beyoncé album coming out and I wish Hana was still here to be excited about it. I love you Hana. I miss the beautiful advocate you are. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-20 00:05:15 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/18 National Go Fishing Day is a great day to take time from your daily routine to find a stream, a lake or pond, bait your hook, cast your line and catch a fish or two (or ten). Fishing is a recreational pastime of many. Hana enjoyed spending time with family fishing. At our annual Draheim weekend we had a fishing contest. I remember when Hana and Khurram were competing and Hana was so excited to get the bigger fish. Hana was always competitive in a good way. Fishing is my dad’s favorite pastime and my dad is one of Hana’s favorite people so she spent time fishing. Hana enjoyed being outdoors and with family so if fishing was the activity Hana was up for it. When cousins were younger Hana would help and encourage them when fishing. I miss you baby girl and wish you were still here with me. I love you Hana
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2022-06-18 05:33:41 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/17 today’s post is in honor of Hana’s aunt Jennifer Draheim’s birthday. Hana looked up to Jen as any niece would do. Hana loved spending time with Jen and her kids. Hana loved spending time with family and understood the importance of being present in their lives. Today at 12:00 am Jen didn’t get the text Hana would’ve sent wishing her happy birthday. Hana always wanted to be the first person to wish happy birthday. Hana loved to celebrate people and was our biggest cheerleader. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with us. I miss you.
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2022-06-17 05:19:17 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/16 the holidays don’t exactly match so I’m combining the holidays that honor migrants and supporting education of African students. Hana is first born generation Pakistani American and third generation German American. Hana’s family is made of recent migrants from her father’s side and my father’s side. Hana also would support education for all students and especially the marginalized. Hana worked hard to bring about education and change to end systemic marginalization and work towards social justice and equity. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here advocating for the marginalized and educating people on systemic issues that marginalize others. I am proud of all you worked towards and who you are. I love you Hana.
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2022-06-16 06:10:31 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/15 National Smile Power Day. A smile makes the world a much happier place. A smile is contagious and can make everyone else instantly perk up. Let’s spend the entire day with big bright smiles on our faces. Spreading joy is all that this day is about. A fun fact about smiling is that it can instantly make another person feel better about themselves, build their self-confidence, and also improve their self-esteem. Hana’s smile always showed the love she had for others. The sparkle of her smile extended to her eyes. When Hana was little she was told her smile really shines so Hana would say “my smile really shines” which is on her gravestone. Anyone that has met Hana remembers her smile that shows her love and acceptance she had for everyone. One thing Hana saved was a white board capture of what is the favorite part of your day and Hana’s boss said Hana’s smile when she said good morning. If only you knew how much you are loved baby girl. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me smiling with that love in your eyes.
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2022-06-16 05:59:50 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/14 World Blood Donor Day raises awareness to the importance that donating blood means to the health industry, as the range of uses is way more diverse than anyone thinks. From plasma treatments to research and emergency uses, donating blood has been an important cornerstone that has aided the world on several occasions. Hana continued my legacy of donating blood. Hana started donating blood in high school and continued to donate blood as well as plasma. The Red Cross frequently reached out to Hana asking for her time and donations. Hana believed in contributing to help others in many ways which included blood and plasma donations. I love your generous heart baby girl. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-16 05:28:43 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/13 National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day is celebrated to those of us who have ever been a klutz in the kitchen. Hana had put something about not liking burnt food on a childhood poster of likes and dislikes. I was often a distracted parent while cooking and food often became cooked longer than it should. Hana and Khurram learned to be good cooks. One of the favorite memories Hana and Khurram had as children was spending a day making homemade vegetable samosas with me. I also made chicken curry for a delicious meal. I am grateful my kids accepted my shortcomings as a kitchen klutz and learned from my mistakes. Both Hana and Khurram would invite me over for home cooked meals. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here to share a meal and time together. I miss you more than you could ever understand.
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2022-06-16 05:17:03 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/12 National Children’s Day allows otherwise busy parents to spend time with their kids and make them realize the importance of spending some precious moments. The day also raises awareness about less fortunate children who may not be lucky enough to have the kind of life we are used to. It’s also a day to help the many children in our society who may be facing mental and physical health issues with no one to turn to. Hana had planned to become a foster parent to children who had less opportunity.Hana was raised knowing that I love her and Khurram and I made time for them and what was important to them. My dad always said and I believe children are a blessing. My children are a blessing and I am grateful for the time I was blessed with Hana in my life. I love and miss you baby girl. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-12 05:49:20 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/11 Say Hi Day is a public awareness campaign that aims to remind people that one simple word can improve someone’s day, bring a smile to their face, or shift their mood. A simple welcome can start a chain reaction of positive contacts and make all the difference. Hana understood this and never met a stranger. Hana wanted everyone to feel loved and accepted. Hana’s smile showed the love in her heart and made anyone who saw her smile feel special, loved, and accepted. I love you Hana. I miss you reaching out to say hi and making me feel special, loved, and accepted. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-11 06:50:18 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/6 National Eyewear Day invites us to celebrate the fact that glasses, besides correcting our vision, can help create a whole new appearance as a cool “fashion accessory.” Hana had several different looks with her glasses but her sunglasses also were big and bold. Her work glasses were studious looking. No matter what Hana looked stunning with glasses. She truly utilized them as an accessory to the rest of her look/ fashion. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me wearing your stylish glasses and being your beautiful self inside and out. I miss you more than you know.
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2022-06-11 06:38:38 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/10 National Bae Day is for lovers to celebrate with each other. ‘Bae’ stands for “before anyone else” and so you should treat them as such so they do not have any reason to doubt their importance in your life. National Bae Day is a golden opportunity for you to show them that they are truly number one in your life. Hana used this terminology all the time but I never knew what it stood for. Hana was searching for that person who treated her as a Bae (if I’m using the term correctly). I of course put Hana and Khurram before anyone else but I know that’s not the same as I am their mom. Hana, I wish you would have found that person and they loved you the way you were meant to be loved. I pray for this for you daily. I love you Hana and I wish you were still here with me. I miss you baby girl.
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2022-06-10 07:35:12 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/9 National Sex Day is dedicated to the joys of having sexual relations, engaging in pleasurable activities, and exploring each other’s bodies. There is a lot more to it than just getting physical — it’s about connecting with someone and creating and enjoying this otherworldly experience. Hana was a strong advocate for safe sex. When at the University of Minnesota Hana joined an organization to educate others. Hana loved connecting with others. Cuddling was her favorite thing just to have that connection to someone. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-10 07:21:23 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/8 National Best Friends Day, it’s time to tell them how much we appreciate their company. Friends help you cope with life, encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, and be the best version of ourselves. Hana was always encouraging friends and family to be their best versions to always learn and get out of our comfort zone. Hana loved spending time with family and friends and supporting them however she could whether it was help with moving, watching kids so they could go out, help with homework, learning to drive, cheering at sports or plays or band concerts. Hana also loaned friends money to help them accomplish their dreams. Hana loved to make people feel loved and accepted. She encourages everyone to reach out, check in more, and be present in peoples lives. I love you Hana. I miss the way you love people and spoil me. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-10 06:57:29 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/7 World Caring Day is an opportunity for everyone to practice caring, which is needed now more than ever. An initiative of the nonprofit organization CaringBridge, the day encourages everyone to appreciate those who care, and to care for them just as much. By sincerely asking how someone’s day went, it shows that you care, and can improve that person’s overall well-being. And in today’s competitive world, having someone who genuinely cares is a blessing. Hana was one of those people who genuinely cared about others. Her friends and family benefit from the love she has for them. Hana cares about the people she never met that experienced marginalization and Hana advocated for them. Hana cared in all her schooling, jobs, coaching, school counseling etc. Hana has a loving heart as she wanted everyone to feel loved and accepted. I love you Hana. I miss you and the way you love your mama. I wish you were still here spoiling me.
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2022-06-11 06:39:08 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Error? Date Intergenerational Day is a way to bring different generations together by helping them see the similar connections they have with each other. When Hana was 4weeks old she and her brother Khurram attended an intergenerational day care. She was held and adored by male and female elders. Hana also grew up with great great grandmothers and spent time with those great grandmothers and grandparents monthly and at family celebrations. Hana also spent time at nursing homes on evenings and weekends when I had to put in extra time working. Hana and Khurram would spend time in my office and would walk around with me before and after work saying hello to the people that lived there. I like to believe those experiences contributed to Hana’s love for spending time with family and friends as well as welcoming and accepting all people. I love you Hana and I miss your love for people. I wish you were still here with me. This is a picture of 5 generations of maternal side. Hana up to her great great grandma Anna who she was named after (similar name).
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2022-06-10 05:57:24 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/5 World Environment Day urges all of us to protect our natural surroundings with worldwide activism. That means everything from littering to climate change. World Environment Day is both a global celebration and a platform for public outreach. Hana enjoyed spending time in nature especially Hawaii. Hana had a strong passion for advocating. Hana grew up with the philosophy of taking care of our world by reducing, reusing, recycling as well as greening and paying attention to our ecological footprint. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me. I’d love to be spending time in nature with you.
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2022-06-10 05:41:38 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/4/2022 Hana my sweet baby girl. I love you so much and wish you were still here to celebrate your birth 30 years ago. This is your first heavenly birthday. I’m not sure how I’ll make it through today without you. I will always be grateful for the time I had you in my life. I love you Hana my precious baby girl. I wish you were still here with me. I hope you appreciate all the people coming to celebrate you today. I miss you more than you could ever understand. I love you. I love you. I love you.
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2022-06-10 05:35:11 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6-3 this post is in honor of Aasiya’s 21st birthday. Hana loved spending time with Aasiya and her family. Hana liked playing the big sister and babysitter. Hana spent a lot of her childhood/teen years at Khurram’s basketball games where Aasiya’s brother played basketball with Khurram. Hana enjoyed playing with Aasiya and her sisters. We also spent time socializing at their house. Hana always enjoyed spending time with children. Hana loves spending time with people and making them feel loved and accepted. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me. I miss you and the joy you brought to others.
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2022-06-03 06:05:38 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/2 I am posting this in honor of David Draheim’s birthday. Hana’s youngest cousin. Hana loved all her cousins and spending time with them. Hana was her cousins biggest cheerleader. Hana attended David’s sports and concerts. Hana spent the last two summers with David and his family. Hana drove David around to his hockey practices and games. Hana went boating, jet skiing, swimming, etc during the summer with the Washington Lake Draheims. Hana loved spending time with family and always said family over everything. I love and miss you Hana. I wish you were still here with me celebrating David’s birthday.
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2022-06-02 07:01:58 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6/1 I am posting this in honor of Pedrom Fahimi’s birthday. Hana’s fellow Gemini who she shared a birthday celebration. There are so many fun pictures Hana had with Pedrom. In her note Hana thanked Pedrom for letting her make the celebration more about her. Thank you Pedrom for understanding and celebrating Hana along with your birthday. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-06-01 03:29:59 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
5/31 National Smile Day Wear your best smile on this and every day. Hana’s smile always showed the love she had for others. The sparkle of her smile extended to her eyes. When Hana was little she was told her smile really shines so Hana would say “my smile really shines” which is on her gravestone. Anyone that has met Hana remembers her smile that shows her love and acceptance she had for everyone. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me smiling with that love in your eyes.
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2022-05-31 03:29:42 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 30 Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. One of Hana’s favorite people is my dad who is a veteran thankfully still here with us. Hana loved spending time with my dad and honoring his service as well as others who served. I know people also celebrate summer which Hana also loved and loved spending time with family and friends enjoying this time of year. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-05-30 05:11:40 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 29th is National 529 Day – By contributing to a 529 savings plan, you help prepare a child for whatever path they choose. I believe Hana would have contributed to this for her children. Hana believed in education and improving oneself with ongoing education for everyone. I know Hana set an example for many encouraging others to be a better person and to never stop learning and obtaining formal or informal education. I believe Hana would’ve invested for her children to continue what she believed in and Hana was incredibly intelligent with her finances so I believe a 529 would have been a part of her financial planning. I wish Hana was still here to invest in 529 and have her future children benefit from it. I love you Hana. I miss you and your encouragement for all of us to be better.
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2022-05-29 05:18:53 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
5/28 I’m posting this in honor of Hana’s uncle Dan’s birthday. Dan used to watch Hana and Khurram and take them to their sports on Saturdays when I was in school. Dan always came up with thoughtful birthday gifts. When Hana was about 4 Dan purchased a Jasmine doll which Hana took everywhere until someone stole it at daycare. Hana would have been singing and celebrating Dan today as she loved celebrating family and their birthdays. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-05-28 04:10:41 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 27 National Road Trip Day occurs on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. Hana and I had talked about going on a road trip in the Carolinas to see all the places Nicholas Sparks talked about in his books. Hana and I enjoyed singing to our favorite music and talking in the car while driving to places to visit family and friends. I miss you baby girl. I wish you were still here with me so we could go on a road trip together. I enjoyed spending time in the car/ on road trips with you. I love you Hana. Picture is a reflection of Hana in the passenger seat on her iPhone.
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2022-05-27 03:05:45 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 26 National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Hana loved cheesecake but usually went with raspberry. My parents raised us to have dessert after dinner. My kids loved the concept and when we went out to eat I would buy them desserts which Hana usually chose cheesecake. I love to treat my kids to whatever they want that I can provide. I miss treating you Hana. I love you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-05-26 03:12:03 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 25 National Sing Out Day. Hana enjoyed singing wherever she was. She has a lot of videos of her singing in her car alone or with family and friends. Hana sang in the shower, sang at any family or friend events, and just sang doing things around the house. Hana had fun singing from a young age. When I would drive the kids we’d put on the radio or cd and later iPhone and sing songs and dance around the car. I love and miss singing in the car with you baby girl. I wish you were still here with me. I love you
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2022-05-25 04:00:43 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 24 I am posting this in honor of Farshad Fahimi’s birthday. Hana’s fellow Gemini who she shared a birthday celebration. There are so many fun pictures Hana had with Farshad. In her note Hana thanked Farshad for letting her make the celebration more about her. Thank you Farshad for understanding and celebrating Hana along with your birthday. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-05-24 05:00:14 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 23rd, National Lucky Penny Day hopes you’ll have good luck all day long. I like the saying a penny saved is a penny earned. Hana would save money when living at home and then go out and accomplish more taking risks I never had the courage to do. Hana owned 3 of her own homes, one went to her ex husband, one she purchased for rental income and the pandemic hit and she sold it for a profit, and her last house was in west St. Paul where she had hoped to work, be a foster parent, and potentially have a family. Hana has a great business mind and worked hard at several jobs to purchase what she wanted, took trips to visit friends or to celebrate or just to live her best life. Hana did enjoy her money that she earned to live her best life and also had money in savings. Although religious leaders frown on such things as lucky penny I do wish for a lucky penny that would make the reality of you being gone just a nightmare I could wake from. I love you Hana. I miss you. Although the picture is not a penny. It is Hana on a money float. Hana loved money and the pool.
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2022-05-23 06:27:35 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 22 is National Solitaire Day. I don’t know if Hana played much solitaire. She did enjoy playing cards and various other games with her friends. During various friend gatherings they played all types of games. Even during the pandemic they would play on zoom. During Draheim cabin weekend Hana would also enjoy playing games with family.Hana loved spending time with her friends and family. She loved to be a part of the fun and enjoyment. She was happy to be with others. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-05-22 06:26:31 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 21 National Learn to Swim Day is observed on the third Saturday of May, annually, honoring the importance of passing down the life-saving skill of swimming to young children. Hana was a strong advocate for people to learn how to swim. 50% of Americans do not know how to swim. Hana loved swimming and wanted everyone to find the same joy. I so loved that Hana shared my love of swimming whether in a lake or pool or the sea. I love you Hana. I miss my swim buddy. I wish you were still here with me swimming and finding the joy of it.
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2022-05-21 02:28:15 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 20 National Rescue Dog Day. Each year, millions of animals, specifically dogs, are abandoned by their owners. Animal welfare organizations step in to help by providing shelter and encouraging people to adopt the dogs. A year ago Hana had planned to adopt a rescue dog to be a therapy dog in her classroom/ school. Any dog lover knows dogs are good for unconditional love and stress relief which would’ve been good for this environment. Hana has always loved dogs and would ask to take the neighbors dog for walks. This is a note I wrote for Hana to get dog through rescue on 5/6/2021 “Hana is my daughter and grew up around dogs and the people who love them. All of our family have dogs and she loves them as we all do. She had a puppy previously and made sure he went to a good home when she and her boyfriend broke up and they couldn't decide who would get him. Family members have left the care of their dogs with Hana repeatedly because she cares for them as any family member. I believe she would make a loving pet owner. She has a home with a fence and has talked about plans to modify the home to possibly have a doggy door. I hope she meets your criteria and gets a dog so I can love it too“ All dogs go to heaven so I hope Hana is enjoying all the dogs there. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me. I wish you would be here to have a dog who would love you the way you deserve to be loved.
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2022-05-20 05:15:41 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May19 National May Ray Day celebrates all the rays of sunshine in our lives, to get out there and soak up some sun. Hana loved spending time outside soaking up the sun and she herself was everyone’s sunshine. When she was little someone told Hana that her smile really shines so she would say to others “my smile really shines.” Hana’s love for others shows in her smile and eyes, her laughter, her hugs, and the excitement she shows about being with others and any accomplishments or celebrations. Picture is from 5/2018 on our Miami trip.
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2022-05-19 06:21:41 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May18 National Visit Your Relatives Day is dedicated to spending time with your loved ones and cherishing family time. The day reminds us to take a moment to appreciate having a family and taking time out to visit or call the relatives we haven’t contacted in a while. Hana didn’t need a reminder to think about her family. Hana was always reaching out to family, organizing the next family event, offering help to family. Hana posted repeatedly “Family over everything”. Hana loved her family and friends who became family. Hana told us to reach out more and connect more as we all need it. Hana was our biggest cheerleader always celebrating birthdays, holidays, jobs, graduations, accomplishments, her family/friends sports, plays, dance recitals/performances,etc. I love you Hana. I am so glad you are my family. I wish you were still here with me. I miss you more than you could ever know.
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2022-05-19 06:21:01 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 17 Pack Rat day is the day to take a little time off and dig into closets, garages, and other storage spaces with one mission: to declutter. Hoarding can sometimes go under the radar as daily living makes it difficult to notice how many things we accumulate. Hana helped family members with organizing their space in an effort to help them function better. Hana encouraged me to do the same. When the kids were young I would donate items on a quarterly basis. As they grew older I got out of this habit. I love you Hana. I miss the way you encouraged me to do better. I wish you were still here so I have a reason to not be a pack rat.
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2022-05-17 03:57:14 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 16, National Piercing Day is a fun observance that focuses on the art of piercings. Hana had ear and belly piercings. Hana enjoyed the beauty of bling jewelry. She had such fun jewelry for her piercings as well as bracelets, rings, and necklaces. Hana you are so beautiful and the bling only reflected the beauty inside. Your smile shines more beautiful than any bling. I miss you and your smile and the love inside. I wish you were still here with me. I love you Hana.
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2022-05-16 04:26:57 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 15 Founded by the United Nations (UN) in 1994, the International Day of Families is observed to honor the importance of families. Families—both traditional and non-traditional—are the foundation of society. Our most formative years are spent with our families and those people are likely the most important people in our lives, so they should be celebrated. Hana recognized the importance of family and would always say family over everything. Hana thanked her biological family and her friends who became family (Ahrar’s) for unconditional love. Hana knew family was important and did everything she could to support her family and friends. I love you Hana. I miss you and all the love you gave us. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-05-16 03:39:24 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 14National Decency Day on May 14 to spread the message of how a decent human being can lead to the overall progress of a society. The three points that the designer spoke of included: Active Listening, Better Understanding, and Compassion. The mission of spreading decency and public dignity. I think Hana would have liked this concept while also educating others on how to end systemic issues. Hana worked hard for social justice and always educated that we must first listen to understand. She was all about compassion for others and wanted everyone to feel loved and accepted. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me where we could educate others about decency and social justice.
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2022-05-14 05:00:03 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 13th National Crouton Day. Croutons are often made from day-old bread which has been cut into cubes and seasoned with herbs, oil, or butter. The bread is then either toasted in the oven or tossed in a hot pan until crunchy. Hana loved croutons on her salad and loved bread which so many of the Draheim family enjoy. I can still remember if I was making a salad when Hana was living with me I’d ask if she wanted one. Hana would do the same. She was always so thoughtful that way. She made me the best salads. Hana loved Ranch dressing especially Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me sharing a salad, yours with croutons.
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2022-05-14 04:57:14 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
5/12 I am posting this picture in honor of Matt Palm’s birthday. Hana enjoyed spending time with Matt and his wife Holly. She enjoyed their adventurous attitude, foodies and travel. Hana enjoyed playing games on game night, dancing, birthday celebrations and holidays like Friendsgiving, New Years Day, or any other activity with them. Hana enjoyed being a part of their wedding planning and celebrations. Hana offered support to Matt and Holly and in turn she asked them to help me with job related support which she was capable of doing but they had specific expertise in my health care field. Hana loves spending time with her friends and enjoying their relationship together. I love you Hana for your capacity to love and support others. I miss you and wish you were still here with me. This post was deleted
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2022-05-14 04:57:35 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 11 National Eat What You Want Day! On this day, people are encouraged to treat themselves by giving in to their sweet tooth, carb-loading without having a marathon to run, and eating breakfast for dinner. Because on Eat What You Want Day, no one can tell you what NOT to eat. The Draheim family loves food and enjoying food that isn’t always healthy. Hana enjoyed foods such as Taco Bell, Chipotle, Rancheros, La Casita, Perkins, Applebees, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Canes, JJ Hooks, India Palace, DQ, etc. I love going out to eat with my kids. Hana treated me to dinner Tuesday 9/7/2021. I enjoy food and the best part is sharing it with my kids. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me and we would continue to enjoy whatever foods we want to eat. I miss you and the time we shared enjoying all types of food while enjoying your company. This post was deleted
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2022-05-14 04:54:25 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 10 is National Clean Your Room Day. When Hana was little she would not clean her room by herself. I think about Hana’s personality and she loves people and loves doing things with people. I enjoyed working with Hana to clean her room. Hana often set the task of me hanging up her clothes matching the color of the clothing to the hanger. Hana would then direct me where to hang up the item according to type of clothing and then organized by the color of the rainbow. The only expectation I had for Hana was to have her room clean for when we were having company. As Hana became older she liked having her room/ home clean and having minimal items. health. According to Erin Doland of Princeton’s Neuroscience Institute, when your environment is disorganized or cluttered, it limits the brain’s ability to focus and process information (affecting decision making, attention, and memory retrieval). Overall, a messy environment triggers a stress response in the brain, impacting your ability to process information as effectively as you could in an uncluttered, organized, and serene environment. Hana had the space and effort to be organized as part of functioning better. I love you Hana. I miss the way I learned from you like clean space clean mind. I wish you were still here with me to encourage me to have a clean space clean mind. Post was deleted
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2022-05-14 04:53:12 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 9 National Sleepover Day is a day to celebrate the amazing sleepovers that have been a way for friends to bond for decades. On National Sleepover Day, we can relive the midnight bonding with friends. From a young age Hana and Khurram enjoyed sleepovers at friends houses or at a relatives house. Sleepovers usually meant having a special time and doing something special. Up until late teens Hana and Khurram had sleepovers at our home for birthdays and for New Years Eve and New Years Day. It meant games, balloons, piñatas, gifts, a lot of fun food and pop. It meant late nights and mornings. It meant a lot of people in a small space. Most of all it meant fun. If it was nice out it meant fun outside like water balloons. As an adult Hana still liked to have friends sleepovers. Hana loves people and being around people. She loves to celebrate others and enjoy positive events. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were having a sleepover at my house. Picture is from 6/4/2005 7th grade Hana’s birthday celebration sleepover Post was deleted
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2022-05-14 05:01:36 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 8 Mother’s Day The beautiful and unparalleled bond of love shared between kids and mothers is honored and celebrated on Mother’s Day. I love my kids more than anything and have devoted my life to them. It is why I feel like I failed at the most important aspect of my life and I’ll never forgive myself and will always question what I could’ve should’ve done. This’ll never change. I felt so secure in Hana’s love for me I couldn’t imagine her not ever being a part of my life. Hana always talked about how she would/ wanted to take care of me. Hana and I had shared dreams about living next to each other, about traveling together, shared dreams of social justice and making the world a better place. Of course we had shared dreams of how Hana and I would live next door to each other so her kids come and go between our homes through a special fence gate. It is so difficult to keep going without my precious baby girl. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me Picture May 12, 2019 Mother’s Day
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2022-05-08 07:17:45 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 7 Join Hands Day was created — to bring people together, no matter their age, for volunteering services. Hana would often volunteer when in high school for feed my starving children. Hana often volunteered through work or to help family and friends. Hana was aware that almost 47% of volunteers report that volunteering has helped improve their mental health, especially those suffering from depression. Coming together also supports unity. As long as we are united, we can be sure to achieve new heights by overcoming any and all difficulties. Our shared experiences and perspectives will help usher in new and better eras. Hana loved to help others and work with a variety of people. She never met a stranger as she wanted everyone to feel loved and accepted. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me. JOIN HANDS DAY - May 7, 2022 - National Today
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2022-05-06 22:03:38 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day! Tourists get a bad rap, but many of our favorite local spots couldn’t sustain without the boost of tourism. Suggestions include: Make a list of dream destinations. While some of the best trips can be spontaneous, there's good reason for extensive planning, too. Travelers are adventurous You'll have a hard time find a tourist who doesn't like to do new things. It sort-of comes with the territory — so if you're looking for an out-of-the-box time, head to where the travelers go! Hana had a list of destinations she wanted to explore. Her favorites were Saint Maarten and Hawaii. Hana was open to trying new adventures. Hana loves to travel with friends and family. She enjoyed spending time with others as she experienced new places and things. Hana was my travel companion for international cruises and national tourism. I miss you Hana. I wish you were still here with me and making the next plans for our next adventure. I love you NATIONAL TOURIST APPRECIATION DAY - May 6, 2022 - National Today
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2022-05-06 04:51:09 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - May 5, 2022 - National Today May 5 is National Day of Prayer or National Day of Reason is for every person who does not recognize God or an established religion or faith. The key message behind this day is to provide a positive, inclusive alternative to the National Day of Prayer, valuing the separation of religion and government at the same time. Hana was respectful of people believing what they believed and accepted people as they are. Hana had a pie chart for living a balanced life which included prayer. Hana and Khurram were raised to pray 5 prayers as part of a pillar of Islam. Hana joined me in prayer for our holidays Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha as well. My kids also were raised by me praying when leaving in a car, bedtime etc. I pray for us to be good, ask for protection from evil, to have God watch over us and keep us safe, and to return us safely together, in addition to prayers for others. God always has his own plans. I continue to pray multiple times per day in addition to my five prayers and I pray for forgiveness, protection for my kids, relief from struggles, and that Hana, Khurram and I are rejoined together in heaven. I pray that Hana has been blessed with a good spouse in heaven and that she is loved the way she was meant to be loved. I love you baby girl. I wish you were here with me and praying with me and for me. I miss you more than you could ever imagine.
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2022-05-04 22:32:13 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
May 4 National Renewal Day promotes self-help initiatives and offers a chance for a new beginning which coincides perfectly with the coming of spring. Whether you want to make lifestyle changes or mess around with your home decor, the observance charges us to embrace renewal, revitalize our physical and mental health, reconnecting with friends. Hana was always working on a way to improve herself by learning, reading, trying new workout exercises, reaching out to new people, making new connections to support social justice and equity. Hana believes in personal growth. If you are stuck do something to change your situation. Hana inspired others to do better, be better, take risks to be a better you. I love you Hana and I miss your challenging me to take risks, be better, and change my situation if I didn’t like my circumstances. I wish you were still here challenging us and the world to be better, do better.
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2022-05-04 00:46:21 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
I am posting this picture in honor of Janeice’s birthday. Hana was so excited to be a part of her husband’s family and remained close to her sister in law Janeice after Hana’s divorce. Janeice shared with me most recently that Hana had helped Janeice plan Janeice’s wedding 5 years ago. Hana enjoyed supporting people she cared about and loved celebrating love. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here wishing Janeice a happy birthday.
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2022-05-03 06:36:31 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
5/2/22 Eid al fitr is a Muslim holiday. Muslim worshippers across the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, when faithful fast from dawn to dusk. On Eid Hana Khurram and I would go to the required prayers where hundreds or thousands of other Muslims prayed and celebrated Eid. After prayers we would go out to eat and do a fun activity. When Hana and Khurram were younger we went to camp snoopy, mall of America, circus, etc. I remember one year the local mosque had a celebration with a bouncy house and magician. As the kids got older we went to Mall of America for simulation rides, seeing simulations of flying across America etc. With COVID prayers were not held. This is the 3rd year missing congregational prayers. I will never again have Hana physically by my side again for prayers. It is a insurmountable loss. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here to go to Eid prayers and spend the day celebrating.
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2022-05-02 04:28:33 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
I am posting this picture in honor of Brent Garland’s birthday. Hana really appreciated the type of husband Brent is to her friend/ sister Sherene. Hana appreciated Brent’s help in renovating her duplex, giving advice, and his friendship. Hana welcomed Brent “into the family”. (Hana is very protective of her friends/sisters.) Hana loves their son Samiyar. I know she wished to meet someone like Brent and have a family like Sherene and Brent. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here wishing Brent a happy birthday.
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2022-05-01 05:42:03 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
4/30/22 I believe Hana wouldn’t have left this world if she had support from a loving partner. I think everyone would like a loving and supportive partner. National Kiss of Hope Day is celebrated annually on the last Saturday in April. At some point, people need their partners to uplift their spirits and tell them that things will get better. A simple kiss or a word of encouragement can help them regain their confidence and support other members of the community who are in need as well. It helps both partners to know that they can rely on one another to get through a difficult time and keep the family together. Hana believed in supporting her friends and family’s relationships and supporting people in the community as she understood the impact of growing up in a poor single family household. She knew what it was like to go without what her friends had. Hana loved supporting love and family. I wish she would have found that loving partner and still be here. I love you Hana. I hope God has blessed you with a loving partner in heaven. The picture is of Hana on her wedding day. Unfortunately this relationship was not the loving relationship she was looking for. NATIONAL KISS OF HOPE DAY - April 30, 2022 - National Today
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2022-04-30 04:32:18 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 29 International Dance Day. Hana’s friend Anahita shared this video with me today in honor of International Dance Day. Hana at a wedding encouraging a younger generation to feel confident to dance. Hana as well as my son Khurram share my joy for dancing. Dancing is a great way to relieve stress, spend time with family and friends, and get exercise. Hana loved being with others dancing and encouraging others to have fun. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here dancing with us.
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2022-04-29 05:27:24 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 28 Take Our Kids to Work Day, celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of April. Take Our Kids to Work Day is an exciting day that gives the children of the U.S. or Canada a glimpse into the working world. As a result of this day, children get to learn about the workforce and they can see the different roles that are carried out by people to run a business. They might even find their interest in one of the fields. When Hana and Khurram were little they spent time at the skilled nursing homes where I worked. I loved having them be around people of all ages and abilities. Staff and residents loved to see and talk to my kids. With this experience I believe Hana and Khurram developed empathy for others. Idk if they have take your parent to work day, but Hana loved to share her work places with me and introduce me to her coworkers. I loved sharing this with her. Work is so much a part of our lives and I loved sharing it with my kids. Hana was always so proud of the work she did and the people she worked with. Hana shared her jobs from AMC movie theater, Best Buy, Key Medical Supply, Wells Fargo, LA Fitness, General Mills, Children’s MN, US Bank, Columbia Heights Public Schools, Minneapolis United Soccer, OHana Rentals, Fridley Senior High School, Garlough Environmental & Magnet School, Jenny Lind Elementary School in addition to her basketball and soccer coaching through Fridley schools. There were some jobs she didn’t have me go to for obvious reasons like her work at a group home for Creative Care Resources, Lyft, My 7on7 football passing league, Teachers on Call. Hana, I miss sharing our lives including our work, hopes, dreams, challenges, and your accomplishments. I love you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-04-28 03:15:36 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today is Hana’s uncle Rich’s birthday. Growing up Hana loved spending time with Rich at his house on the lake having outdoor fun with her uncle. Hana has spent the last couple summers living her best life with Rich and his family. Hana enjoyed spending time with Rich and his family. Hana helped Rich with a big garage sale two summers ago at the New Ulm Event Center. This past summer Hana helped Rich and his family get organized and move to a new house. Hana helped put together the outdoor furniture. Hana enjoyed swimming in the pool or lake, boating, jet skiing and just spending time with family. Hana I love you. I miss you and wish you were here with us to continue to enjoy life on the lake.
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2022-04-27 03:51:11 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 26 is Get Organized Day. It’s a day dedicated to cleaning up and decluttering your space. Research has shown that not only does an organized space help you to save time, it also gives you a sense of mental clarity, enhances productivity, and is closely linked with happiness, restfulness, and a sense of fulfillment! The day is dedicated to proper planning, cleaning up, and decluttering to eliminate the mess. Hana liked to be organized in all aspects of her life and even kept her food organized and separated.(see picture from her scrapbook.) Hana also liked to keep her closet organized in types of clothes and the color of the rainbow. Hana was so organized she excelled at school, work, coaching, volunteering, etc. she paid her bills as soon as they came in. Her organizational skills helped her run her own business. I remain in awe of my beautiful baby girl and how skillful she was. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me.
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2022-04-26 05:00:56 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 25 National Telephone Day. Apple’s 2007 iPhone is a camera, iPod, computer, and phone — all in one handheld device. Sometimes I think this invention has destroyed what I hold dear (personal interactions) and yet especially during the pandemic it has been a lifesaver. Too often I found my kids buried in their phones and I wanted to say hey I’m right here. Too much emphasis on likes on posts etc negatively impact self esteem and social media has allowed that distance to make it easier to be mean to others. I’m not a fan. I like to text so I don’t bother someone but I enjoy talking on the phone more. Nothing brightened my day more than a call from my kids. Hana would call on her way to or from someplace to tell me about her day. I so enjoyed that she reached out to me. I really miss her calls. I miss her sharing her latest adventure, challenge, etc. I miss you Hana. I wish you were still here to call. I love you
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2022-04-25 04:35:46 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 24 National Pet Parents Day (the last Sunday in April) is a way to celebrate responsible pet parents and their furry children. Hana was a pet parent only once and hoped to become another pet parent to a therapy dog like her friend Shabnam’s Denna. (Picture)Hana had hoped to have a therapy dog in her classroom. Any dog lover knows dogs are good for unconditional love. How I wish Hana was still here, that she became a pet parent to a therapy dog, and received that unconditional love from her pet in addition to me and her family. I love you and miss you.
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2022-04-23 18:42:09 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 23 is World Book Day.It’s a day to celebrate the privilege of being able to read. We love books, and our friends at UNESCO agree. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization proposed World Book Day as a day of celebrating the joy of reading for enjoyment. Hana loved reading books. She often read books to become a better person. Hana and I enjoyed reading books for fun like Nicholas Sparks. I love you Hana and how you were always striving to be a better version of you. I miss you and wish you were here with me.
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2022-04-22 17:26:33 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 22 this year, Day of Silence Created in 1996 is a campaign that seeks to shed light on what many LGBTQ youth experience daily. Initially intended to focus on this problem within the school system, it has since expanded into workplaces, university campuses, and sporting events. Yearly, millions participate by staying silent for the duration of their day, representing the silencing of LGBTQ students. Hana was a strong advocate working for equity for all. Hana recognized the need in the schools to show that all her welcome, loved, and accepted. Hana had several shirts that demonstrated her commitment to let others know she advocated for them. One of the statements Hana posted on this day is that her purpose is to have a positive impact on peoples lives. Hana knew she could change the world. Hana’s love and acceptance as well as her advocacy resonates in the world still. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here.
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2022-04-22 04:08:44 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 21 is the birthday of the German educator Friedrich Fröbel, who founded the first play and activity institute called kindergarten in 1837. (Kindergarten’s actually a mid-19th century German word literally meaning “children’s garden.”) According to Fröbel, young children should follow their own interests and freely explore them. That’s why kindergartens include singing, dancing, and creative. Hana also wanted to inspire self esteem and confidence. She had this fantasyland mirror and she put affirmations on it so when a child looked in it they also saw all these positive words. Hana knew the importance for a child to feel loved and accepted. Hana’s love and acceptance for children made everything she did with them so amazing and that is why children loved her. Hana was so excited about her classroom and the positive work she could do for children and the world. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me. You knew you could positively change the world. I miss you.
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2022-04-21 03:52:31 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 20, we celebrate National Look-Alike Day. Hana’s features and mine are similar. I believe Hana is a brighter better person and so much more beautiful. At Hana’s celebration of life people that had never met me kept staring at me and saying it was kinda freaky how much Hana and I look alike and have the same expressions. I’ve heard that before from friends of Hana’s who were just meeting me. Hana has more sparkle in her eyes and a brighter smile. She is a better version of me. Several years ago on trips Hana and I took together people would ask if we were sisters. I always thought it was a line. Hana, I loved watching you grow into a more beautiful person inside and out. I miss you my sweet baby girl. I love you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-04-20 02:46:48 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
4/19Wear Pajamas to Work Day. The only time I can imagine Hana wore pajamas during work hours was working from home. Hana loved dressing up and looking her best. Hana had a variety of fun clothes for work. Hana loved dressing up for occasions and had amazing shirts that showed she supported and accepted everyone. Hana purchased all these shirts for being a social justice school counselor. Not pajamas but casual clothes. I love you Hana and all the love and acceptance you had for others. I miss you and wish you were here.
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2022-04-19 05:54:21 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Hana had posted this 4/18/2013 as a tbt. I have so few pictures of Hana, Khurram, and I. Both pictures were taken by friends who we were with. Both Hana and Khurram were such happy children full of energy, love and kindness. Both grew up to be loving and kind people. I love my family and so wish we were still whole. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here.
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2022-04-18 05:48:09 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
4/17 International Haiku Poetry Day celebrates the art form every April 17. A haiku is an ancient form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with the syllable structure “five-seven-five” — although this is contested for being a western way of teaching the haiku. Japanese haikus also count sounds, not only syllables. My attempts at Haikus for Hana Hana Mohammad Loves family forever Her smile like sunshine Hana Mohammad Radiant smile brightens days You know acceptance Hana Mohammad Social justice advocate Equity for all Hana Mohammad My sweet precious baby girl Brought me happiness Hana Mohammad I love and miss you so much I wish you were here
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2022-04-17 06:17:21 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today is one of my best friends birthday, Patty, who has known and loves my kids since they were babies. The last time Hana was with me and Patty, Hana had shown her house and we all went to the St Paul food truck festival. Hana, Khurram, Patty, and Patty’s family spent several hours together enjoying each other’s time. Hana had planned to visit Patty’s newly remodeled house a few weeks later but Hana had COVID-19. No matter what Hana had going on in life Hana always made time to spend with Patty and her family when they were in town, often enjoying Olive Garden and conversation, going to one of many museums, or hanging out at our home. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here. I miss the way you made time for me and people that are important to me/us.
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2022-04-16 05:12:37 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Take a Wild Guess Day is celebrated April 15. It is a day that celebrates all kinds of hunches and guesses — even the wild ones. In a world where we are always looking for the right answers, guesses are sometimes the key. A hunch can help us land on what our analytical skills might miss. Hana was part of destination imagination in 4th grade which promotes creative problem solving that often starts with various guesses or ideas. Hana remained engaged in this creative process all through school and then at community organizations like the ywca, the university of Minnesota leadership track and then mentorship of young women. Hana had a knack for problem solving and creative solutions. She could pose a question, have guesses, and apply solutions to any situation whether it was a house remodel, social justice issue, or a business deal. She also procrastinated and would often go on walks by the river or in a park. This picture is Hana out on a walk with a friend- looks like she’s shrugging her shoulders like one does with a guess. The motivation behind her problem solving was most often to make a persons life better. Hana loves people and wants to see them happy. I love you Hana. I miss you and your beautiful creative ways. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-04-15 04:24:58 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Dolphin Day is celebrated on April 14 every year. On this day, we celebrate dolphins — one of the most intelligent and friendly mammals in the world. Dolphins are cetacean mammals that belong to the same family as whales and porpoises. Dolphins are extremely social and friendly beings. They love company. Hana loved company, was extremely social and just loved being with others. A little over 3 years ago Hana posted this picture. Hana had this tattoo in honor of her and me. I believe Hana’s tattoos were a way she showed her stories. Stories are a connection to your truth, reminders who you were and how you became who you are. I’m so glad Hana and I had the relationship we did. I’m so devastated that she is gone and grateful for the time she was in my life. Dolphin youngsters stay with their mothers until they mature. Dolphin mothers are brilliant teachers and invest a great deal of time and energy preparing their youngsters carefully for independence. Dolphins are excellent caretakers and will typically lend a fin when needed. In caring for her calf, a mother dolphin stays close by and attentively directs the calf's movements. I worked hard to give my kids a good foundation of love and skills to manage the world. Unfortunately Hana’s empathic personality was overwhelmed by the inequities of the world. How I wish I could have protected my kids from the pain of this world. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me. Thank you for loving me.
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2022-04-14 03:49:37 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Hana had Madison Peterson’s birthday today 4/13 on her calendar. I don’t know who she is but Hana listed her under FHS soccer. Hana coached soccer and basketball. Hana followed my example of coaching to build a person’s self esteem, to learn teamwork, dedication to doing one’s best for more than oneself, and enjoying a sport no matter what skill level. Hana was a dedicated coach who wanted to support her players and their families on and off the field/court. As always Hana approached relationships including coaching with wanting people to feel accepted and loved for who they are. Hana had extensive coaching training which helped Hana be an exceptional coach and leader. I love you Hana. I miss hearing your stories about your teams, coaching, and how much you cared about more than just the game. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-04-13 05:22:29 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12. Grilled cheese sandwich is one of Hana’s favorite comfort foods. She often asked me to make grilled cheese and tomato soup. I don’t have a picture of this so I’m sharing a picture of Hana. I miss the simple things like Hana asking me to make this meal for her. I did what I could to show Hana how much I love her. I wish you were here Hana for me to make this meal and see your smile and hear your voice say thank you. I love you Hana.
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2022-04-12 04:43:54 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
4/11 National Education and Sharing Day, honors that education goes beyond obtaining a degree to shape a certain career; it cultivates the spirit and develops the character through the collaborative efforts of mentors, educators, family members, scholarship programs, and community leaders. The Rebbe was a spiritual leader who was an advocate for education beyond academics, and he went to great lengths to bring about character building and moral virtues in young minds. He believed that every child was owed an education. The Rebbe is recognized for his exceptional efforts and a unique approach to the betterment of the society — as he so rightly spelled out in his goals, “To put greater emphasis on the promotion of fundamental human rights and obligations of justice and morality, which are the basis of any human society, if it is to be truly human and not turn into a jungle.” I don’t know if Hana knew about this but it is definitely what she believes. Hana believes every child should have a safe place to learn. She worked hard to change the systemic issues that created unsafe spaces in schools. Hana understood that children benefit from being valued for who they are and who they can become. She worked towards a world where there is social justice and equity. She knew she could change the world as she was a leader, mentor, educator, counselor, community activist, advocate, and ally. She longed for collaboration in the schools to accomplish these things. Her classroom was set up for all to feel welcome and accepted. She had a mirror with positive affirmations, ways people could identify their feelings, and so many ways to show all were wanted and that it was a safe place to be who they are. Hana, I wish you were still here with me and that the world was a kinder equitable place. I love you and your passion for social justice and equity. I miss you Hana.
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2022-04-11 04:04:06 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Our siblings are our family and are a huge part of our lives. That is why we celebrate them on National Siblings Day every April 10! Siblings are our best friends who encourage us to be our best, embarrass us, and be our biggest motivators and competitors. It’s now growing into a nationwide day of both remembrance and celebration. Hana loves her brothers and encouraged them to be their best selves, involved them in social justice issues, and encouraged them to be advocates for equity. Khurram and Hana were best friends playing together all childhood and adulthood. Hana also spent time with her brother Ghulam as he grew up and as he became an adult they spent more time together. Hana’s love of family is something that she always talked about Hana. I love and miss you Hana. I wish you were still here with me and our family.
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2022-04-10 06:10:57 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Name Yourself Day, April 9, is a day to celebrate reinvention by trying a new name. Studies show there’s a link between someone’s name and their personalities. As previously shared Hana’s name has many positive meanings. I chose it for the meaning happiness. Other meanings were flower, number one, satisfaction, hope, moon, craft, work, grace, shine, glow, give out love or radiance. All of these are true of Hana. Her smile and love behind it is radiant. The maternal family name Draheim’s meaning shown through her unstoppable way of taking risks and goals she set for herself. Hana inspired others to be better, to focus on more than oneself and to be an advocate to work towards social justice and equity. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here to share with me what name you may have chosen. I believe I chose your name well.
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2022-04-09 05:08:32 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National All is Ours Day is a unique day celebrated to show appreciation for all that is around us. The first approach to celebrate this day is by reflecting on nature around us. Hana loved sunsets, parks, walking along the river, the beach, the lake etc. She loved nature and enjoyed spending time in it. The second approach to celebrating by appreciating anything and everything. You might not have everything in your life but you would have something in your life that brings joy, this is the day to appreciate those things. There will be some people who brighten our lives, you can take this opportunity and appreciate them as well. Hana brought joy to others and enjoyed spending time with others to celebrate them. The third and final way to celebrate this day is by sharing what we have with others. Some of us might have a lot of things, but many others don’t have any. This holiday, you should share whatever you can with others. Even if you don’t have anything significant to share, you can share a simple smile with someone you see on your street. Hana’s smile alone brought such happiness to others yet she also donated her time to volunteer, help others, mentor, coach, donate blood and plasma, donate her clothes and other acquired items. Hana understood she was blessed with things others did not have and wanted to share what she had with others. She loved being with others. I love you Hana, your smile l, and your generosity. I miss you and I wish you were still here with me. NATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY - April 8, 2022 - National Today
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2022-04-08 04:52:05 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Girl Me Too Day is observed on April 7 each year. The day celebrates the strength and endurance of women of all ages and the progress that they have made together. Every woman can be a source of inspiration. The women in our lives inspire us to be better and overcome our struggles. National Girl Me Too Day strives to remove divisions among women and bring them together from all walks of life. The day also reminds women that they have all carried similar burdens and struggles, and that help is only a call away. By uplifting each other, the day helps to mend the past and allows for a better future for generations to come. Hana inspires me. I love the risks she took, the confidence she exerted, the love she has for others. Hana supported other women and worked as a mentor to support young women. Hana understood struggles and worked to support others to overcome their struggles and work towards systemic change for equity. Hana is a great example of girl me too. The picture is of Hana and I assume her classmates at Capella Graduate school for social justice school counselor. I love you Hana. I admire the way you supported others including women and worked to help others. I miss you and wish you were here with me so we could celebrate each other. NATIONAL GIRL ME TOO DAY - April 7, 2022 - National Today
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2022-04-07 03:02:47 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Day of Hope is held on the first Wednesday in April every year. It is a day of inspiration and motivation for everyone to wake up to the need to rescue children and adults who are passing through phases of abuse of different kinds, sicknesses, and traumatic experiences. Hana saw this need to advocate for children as a basketball and soccer coach. She quit working in the corporate world and went to work in the schools and completed her master’s degree as a social justice school counselor. Hana worked in the school for a few years and it broke her heart to see all the pain, discrimination, bias, and prejudice along with systemic issues. Hana advocated for school staff and community to make positive changes to make a better world for all. The world became too much even though she knew she could change the world. I love you Hana and our shared advocacy for social justice and making the world for others. I miss you and wish you were still here with me to continue the work.
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2022-04-06 02:45:52 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today’s post is in honor of Jenna’s birthday. Jenna was a friend to Hana for so many years. There are so many pictures of Hana with Jenna in her scrapbooks. This picture was the one Hana had chosen for Facebook so I shared this one. Thank you Jenna for being a friend to Hana. Hana loved her friends like family. Hana gave all she could to support her friends. I love you Hana and the way you loved people. I miss you Hana and wish you were here.
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2022-04-05 04:48:01 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Walk Around Things Day is on April 4. We’ve all had days when we can’t deal with certain people or situations. Walk Around Things Day recognizes that sometimes, it’s alright not to deal with things head-on. It celebrates the art of strategic withdrawal. Step back, walk around the problem, come back, and address it later. Like all the best things in life, it’s open to interpretation. Celebrate it figuratively by avoiding nagging problems. Bring it in literally by walking around everything. The day promises to help us see and experience the world differently. We know for a fact there are numerous ways to deal with conflict or stress. Sometimes, the best recourse is to give your mind a break and deal with things later. The picture is when Hana was part of destination imagination in 4th grade which promotes creative problem solving. Hana remained engaged in this creative process all through school and then at community organizations like the ywca, the university of Minnesota leadership track and then mentorship of young women. Hana had a knack for problem solving and creative solutions. She could apply solutions to any situation whether it was a house remodel, social justice issue, business deal, or a math equation. She also procrastinated and would often go on walks by the river or in a park. Maybe this was when the problem solving occurred by getting away from the situation and being in nature. The motivation behind her problem solving was most often to make a persons life better. Hana loves people and wants to see them happy. I love you Hana. I miss you and your beautiful creative ways. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-04-04 03:46:27 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
World Party Day on April 3 is about enjoying yourself on your terms. Throw on some tunes, bring out the refreshments, hang out with friends, or just relax in your own element. We love a good time — celebrate however you choose, just as long as you do your party your way. This day is about bringing, spreading, and embracing joy. On April 3, we encourage you to create a celebration that fits your personality and your unique style. Hana loved spending time with family and friends to celebrate anytime. She loved being part of joyful activities and spending time with people she cared about. I love you Hana and wish you were still here with me. You brought me happiness and joy. I miss you.
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2022-04-03 05:10:43 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Love Our Children Day takes place every year on the first Saturday in April. It is a day to celebrate children and stress the importance of raising them in a loving and healthy environment. My children are a blessing from God. I do my best to show my children the love I have for them by doing what I can to support them and their hopes and dreams. I do my best to listen attentively and offer support rather than give advice unless asked. I enjoy spending time with them and happy to do activities they enjoy. I believe in ending any call, text, or in person interactions by telling them I love them. I’m grateful the last thing I said to Hana was that I love her. I wish my love was enough to keep her with me. I love you Hana and I miss you. Picture is my kids, my world, my life.
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2022-04-02 04:07:49 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
April 1st, International Fun at Work Day ensures work colleagues have the added element of fun as they go about their daily tasks. International Fun at Work Day coincides with April Fools. Hana always enjoyed engaging in fun activities at work whether it was dressing up as the leprechaun in lucky charms working at General Mills or a big sunshine working as a school counselor. Hana loved bringing joy and happiness to others. She wanted to make sure everyone felt love and accepted. She also enjoyed making people laugh. One of Hana’s pictures was a statement made on a work whiteboard from a coworker who said their favorite part of their day is Hana’s smile when she says good morning. Everyone loves your beautiful smile Hana. I love and miss you Hana. I wish you were here to tell me about the latest way you brought joy to others.
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2022-04-01 05:28:05 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Crayon Day on March 31 sparks fond memories of childhood creations in full color as we celebrate the crayon. Beyond childhood, coloring is now an acceptable coping skill for an adult. Currently crayons also are a symbol for mental health awareness. Hana was a strong advocate for mental health and increasing awareness that we all are worthy of love and acceptance. I love and miss you Hana. I love your passion for advocating for others. I wish you were still here with me.
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2022-03-31 03:54:33 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Take a Walk in the Park Day is celebrated annually on March 30, which encourages all of us to go for a peaceful walk in one of 423 national parks. Taking a leisurely stroll in the park is a fantastic way to clear your mind of everyday worries and appreciate the natural beauty around you. Hana and I both enjoyed walking along the Mississippi River and the river view heights park near our home. Hana also enjoyed visiting other parks. In this picture Hana is at Minnehaha regional park. I strongly believe in nature therapy and connecting with nature away from technology. I also believe in enjoying the beauty of nature. Looking through Hana’s iPhone pictures she too enjoyed taking pictures of nature’s beauty such as sunrise and sunsets, various forms of water- river, lake, ocean, pond, parks etc. I love and miss you Hana. I wish you were still here with me to enjoy the beautiful nature and a walk along the Mississippi River.
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2022-03-30 04:09:01 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
We commemorate those who fought in the Vietnam War on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29. My dad Charles Kenneth Draheim is one such person commemorated. Hana loves my dad and he was one of her favorite people. Hana was married to someone who also served his country. Hana has respect for those who serve. Hana also believed that the world we fight for, the freedom fought is for all people. She believes equity is part of that fight for a better world. I love you Hana. I love what you stand for and I miss you. I wish you were here with me.
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2022-03-29 02:49:11 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today I share this picture in honor of Hana’s friend Holly Palm. Holly was such a good friend to Hana. There are so many pictures of Hana with Holly celebrating various times such as birthdays, New Year’s Day, Holly’s tea ceremony, Holly’s wedding, Friendsgiving, etc. Thank you Holly for being Hana’s friend. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here to celebrate Holly’s birthday.
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2022-03-28 03:57:37 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
World Theatre Day is celebrated every year on March 27 which celebrates the essence, beauty, and importance of theatre arts, their significant role in entertainment, and the symbolic impact that theatre has on life. Hana and I would go to the Orpheum to watch plays or musicals. Our first show together was Beauty & the Beast on Broadway in New York. She loved it so much we would frequent the Orpheum seeing Wizard of Oz, Wicked, and so many more. This picture is of a school play Cinderella and her aunts and cousins attended with us (11/11/2008). I love you Hana. I wish you were still here to celebrate the theater with me. I miss you my baby girl and my best friend.
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2022-03-27 05:29:58 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, which is celebrated on March 26. I wonder what Hana’s choice would be. Would she celebrate herself like she celebrated her birthday for a month or more. Or would Hana want something like National Equity Day. A day to celebrate all Hana worked towards regarding social justice and making true systemic changes that create equity for all. I love you Hana. I love your compassionate heart and your intelligent mind that worked for equity and social justice/ systemic change. I wish you were still here with me. I miss you.
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2022-03-26 05:20:43 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
3/25/22 today Hana’s brother became engaged to a beautiful and kind young woman Alia. I wish that Hana would have been here to share this day. So many things would be different. I know Hana and Alia would have been sisters and Hana would have made sure Alia felt loved and accepted. So many things Hana is missing. So happy for my son and Alia yet missing my baby girl so much. I love you Hana.
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2022-03-26 05:12:32 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
International Waffle Day on March 25 celebrates waffles, originally celebrated in Sweden. I chose this picture as Hana loved her mini waffle maker. I kept it out on the kitchen counter. Just seeing the waffle maker makes me wish Hana was here to celebrate this day with her mini waffles. I love you Hana and miss you.
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2022-03-25 03:54:16 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
3/24/2011 I love seeing this Facebook post from Hana. I wish she was still here and moving back home with me. Hana moved back home consistently after moving to the dorms for college. I still have my heat schedule set for Hana’s work schedule. I have her furniture from multiple places. I’ve lived in my home for 25 years. It is where I raised my kids and is full of memories. I visit Hana’s room multiple times per day looking at her pictures and telling her I love you. It’s my mental break from work and gives me a much needed Hana time. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-03-24 02:05:06 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Pakistan Day is celebrated on March 23. It’s celebrated to honor the moment when the Pakistan Resolution was adopted in 1940, a resolution that is considered as one of the most powerful political movements in the world of politics. Hana’s father is from Pakistan and Hana celebrated all ethnic and cultural heritage. Hana’s multicultural background helped Hana relate to others who were diverse and part of marginalized communities. As part of honoring Hana’s wishes to bring clean water to people, others donated money to build a well in Pakistan. I hope this brings blessings to the people who benefit from the well and bring blessings to Hana. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me. Picture is of Hana, Khurram, myself, and two of Hana and Khurram’s friends who are also Pakistani. PAKISTAN DAY - March 23, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-23 03:14:16 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
March 22 is National Goof Off Day. Hana supports being silly, watching a comedy, take time off work for self care, de stress, tell a joke, show her silly side so others could feel safe to do so as well. Hana enjoyed taking time to spend time with family and friends and she was open to trying new things as long as it was with people she cared about. Hana enjoyed singing in the car as a de stressor. Hana did self care which also included travel with family and/or friends. She felt free to be carefree. A carefree moment I think about is when Hana jumped off the plank of a pirate ship to earn a T-shirt. I wish you were still here Hana. You helped me be more carefree. I love you and miss you. NATIONAL GOOF OFF DAY - March 22, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-22 02:15:05 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Harmony Day on 21 March. Created in 1999 to celebrate unity and diversity by conscientious citizens. Whether you want to be better friends with your neighbors or stand in the shoes of another, we’ve got some harmonious habits and unifying ideas to make your Harmony Day a picture of peace. Hana worked hard to bring a greater unity and understanding about diversity to others. She worked to educate friends, family, coworkers, peers, students, the people she coached with, as well as participating in community events to bring about equity. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with us to continue working towards equity, unity, and promoting diversity and harmony. HARMONY DAY - March 21, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-21 01:54:51 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
International Day of Happiness March 20 Other than being in a neutral state, happy is how we should mostly be. Unfortunately, emotions like anger and sadness are increasingly becoming a default way to be for a lot of us, so here’s a day to cheer up and appreciate the good things and silver linings in life. Hana usually portrayed a state of happiness around others. She wanted to bring joy and happiness to others. Her smile and laughter encouraged this. Hana wanted people to feel love and accepted. When people feel love and accepted I believe happiness is near. I so wish the world was kinder so the love and acceptance would have kept you happy and still with us. I love you Hana. I miss you and the happiness you brought to me and others. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS - March 20, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-20 00:25:09 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Let’s Laugh Day is March 19 where we celebrate the uniting force of laughter. Let’s Laugh Day is a chance to have a chuckle with the ones you love. Hana had such a great laugh and enjoyed seeing others smile and laugh. I watch videos of Hana so I can still hear her laugh. Hana enjoyed having fun with people of any age. She loved enjoying time with family and friends laughing and making people smile and laugh. I miss you baby girl and I wish you were here to enjoy your smile and laughter. I love you Hana.
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2022-03-19 03:04:33 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated on March 18. The excitement of having vibrant colors scattered in the air is delightful. The two-day festival is a pleasant way of welcoming spring. All people, regardless of their age, take part in this event with enthusiasm and vigor. So let’s just grab our ‘gulal’ (colored powder thrown at each other as a symbol of joy and love) and celebrate the victory of good over evil. I think Hana would have enjoyed the is festival. She loved colorful things and definitely would like to celebrate joy and love as well as victory of good over evil. Hana liked to celebrate with people she cared about. My favorite time of year is spring. I wish Hana was here to celebrate joy, love, spring, victory of good over evil. The picture I posted makes me think of spring with the dress covered in flowers like spring.
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2022-03-18 02:49:40 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®, celebrated on March 17 this year, encourages adults to write a young person a note — letting them know just why they’re so amazing! Our thoughtful words can spark a life-changing journey for a child. I think both my kids are absolutely incredible and I have pride in who they are. I’m writing a note to Hana in heaven to let her know how much I love her. I love hearing stories from others about Hana’s thoughtfulness, kindness, and generous heart. Hana was an exceptional student, worker, business woman, school counselor in addition to being a great advocate for social justice and equity. She fought for what was right despite the consequences. Hana was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, and stranger who became your friend. Hana wanted everyone to feel loved, accepted, and included. She was someone who was hundreds of years before her time. The world took too much from her and she gave up hope yet she had given so many people hope and encouragement. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me. You are my absolutely incredible daughter.
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2022-03-17 00:57:44 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
3/16 is Hana’s great Grandma Eunice Perau's birthday. Hana and Khurram were lucky like me and my brothers and grew up with grandparents and great grandparents. She even met her namesake great great grandma Anna. Grandma Eunice was still able to be active when Hana and Khurram were young. They enjoyed her homemade chicken noodle soup and her yellow cake with chocolate frosting. As always Hana enjoyed spending time with family. I miss you Hana and I hope you are enjoying your time in heaven with your ancestors. I love you and wish you were here with me.
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2022-03-16 03:36:27 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
International Day Against Police Brutality (I.D.A.P.B.) is a global observance observed every year on March 15 and is a focal day of solidarity against police brutality. Hana sought social justice and worked towards educating others about police brutality. Hana cared about the people who were impacted by police brutality and worked to make a change for our world. Unfortunately she lost hope that we can make a positive change. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here working towards social justice and equity. INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY - March 15, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-15 02:23:46 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
March 14 is National Napping Day. Napping is actually scientifically proven to be better for you than coffee or energy drinks. Hana loved taking a restorative nap. She sang the song God's Plan by Drake “She say, "Do you love me?" I tell her, "Only partly". I only love my bed and my momma, I'm sorry”.” Hana would say this and I so appreciated that she loved me. Hana loved cuddling in bed when she was little which most likely made her enjoy spending time in bed as an adult. I love you Hana and wish you were cuddling up next to me.
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2022-03-14 02:41:12 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Good Samaritan Day, also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day, is celebrated on March 13 every year. It’s a day to celebrate and encourage kindness and selflessness, despite our differences. Hana was a Good Samaritan who believes in kindness despite differences. She advocates for understanding, equity, and inclusion. Hana helped anyone in need. At Hana’s Celebration of Life people told story after story of how Hana reached out to others in kindness to offer support. Whether it was finding a lost dog in the rain and returning him to his owner or offering to babysit, to care for someone’s pet while they’re on vacation, helping someone move, providing financial support, loaning her car, helping family with projects, etc. I miss you Hana. I wish you were still here spreading kindness. I love you my sweet baby girl. NATIONAL GOOD SAMARITAN DAY - March 13, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-13 05:27:49 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today is my cousin Heidi’s birthday. Hana would join me to hang out with Heidi. Hana enjoyed spending time with Heidi. Last year we went out to dinner and then went to a paint class. Hana did her own painting which I was so proud she was true to herself. Hana loved being with family. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with us.
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2022-03-12 03:14:34 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
311 Day 311 is what you call for information when it’s not an emergency. Hana was my 311. If I had a question about Human Resources, work ethics, technology, new vocabulary and thoughts related to social justice, help remembering a memory or something previously discussed, I would call or text Hana. Hana was always willing to share knowledge and help others. Hana would guide me to learn things on my own by looking it up on YouTube or internet. This picture shows her loving tolerance for my ways. Asking questions was just one way I like to connect with others. I miss being able to ask you questions or share information with you Hana. I love you and I wish you were here for me to connect with you. 311 DAY - March 11, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-11 04:45:30 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today is Hana’s cousin Charley’s birthday. Hana loves her cousin and was so excited to have a female cousin. Hana loved caring for Charley since she was born. We often babysat. Hana was Charley’s biggest cheerleader at any event whether it was soccer, basketball, or a school event. Hana made posters with fun sayings and pictures of Charley for Charley’s high school graduation for all of us to hold up. Hana enjoyed spending time with Charley at their home, in their pool, their cabin, in the lake. I love you Hana and your beautiful smile and loving heart. I wish you were still here with us.
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2022-03-10 03:23:49 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Learn What Your Name Means Day is celebrated annually on the Wednesday in the first full week of March, and takes place on March 9 this year. It is part of Celebrate Your Name Week. The day encourages us to dig deeper into the origins of our name and figure out the meaning behind it. Our names are an integral part of our identity, yet it is the one thing we do not get to choose. On 10/25/2020 Hana looked this up. I’ve always let my kids know that both their names mean happiness and that they brought me happiness. Hana also was partly named after my great grandmother Anna who I was close to. I believe I named Hana correctly especially knowing Hana’s smile shined, gave out love and radiance. “My smile really shines”. Hana always had to correct people to pronounce her name correctly. Hana brought happiness to many people with her smile, her friendliness, her acceptance of others, her willingness to help and support others, her love of getting to know and be a part of a persons life. I tried giving her all I could to make her happy and know my love for her. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me. LEARN WHAT YOUR NAME MEANS DAY - March 9, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-09 03:47:52 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Happy International Women's Day International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world. We all know the world couldn’t run without women (we mean, just listen to Beyoncé). Hana would love this reference to Beyoncé. Hana loved the strength she saw in Beyoncé and the positive influence she has on others. (The picture is Hana at a Beyoncé concert). Hana always talked about being a part of Beyoncé’s beyhive. Beyoncé referred to her beehive as bees
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2022-03-08 04:50:42 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Cereal Day. Hana worked at General Mills and enjoyed several things about it including shopping for cereal at the General Mills store. She loved regular cheerios in the big yellow box. I worked close by General Mills and Hana and I would meet for lunch or dinner and she’d have me shop at the General Mills store. She was always looking for a way to save me money. She enjoyed getting involved in the fun things like dressing up in General Mills clothing or characters or pictures with the Lucky Charms leprechaun. She tried just like so many work positions to contribute to educating staff on diversity and social justice issues. She wanted to make a difference and create equity at General Mills and the world. I miss your loving heart Hana. I think of you all the time even when walking past a box of cheerios at the store. I love you Hana. I wish you were here having a bowl of cheerios and just being with me.
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2022-03-07 00:30:48 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Dentist’s Day on March 6th sets aside a day each year for us to say, “Thank you” to the person who keeps our pearly whites in tip-top order every 6 months. I chose this because Hana had the most amazingly beautiful teeth. She took exceptionally good care of her teeth. Her smile shines with her pearly white teeth. I love Hana’s smile. I truly could feel her love with her smile. Her smile made people feel at ease, accepting, and welcome. I love you Hana. I miss you and your beautiful smile. I wish you and your smile was still here with me.
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2022-03-06 05:16:22 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today Khurram’s significant other Alia and her mother Glory met the Draheim family. We miss you Hana and wish you were here to meet them. We celebrated Khurram and Charley’s birthday. Your beautiful smile and loving way you celebrate others was greatly missed. 25 weeks since I buried you today and my heart remains broken despite positive things happening. I love you and wish you were still here with us.
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2022-03-05 05:45:54 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
March Forth is an annual unofficial holiday celebrated on March 4 to encourage everyone to work towards achieving their dreams. It aims to provide an opportunity for people to take calculated risks towards achieving their goals and developing themselves. It is a special day to take a stand against procrastination or the faux reasons that tend to creep into our heads and discourage us from even trying. Hana took risks. She worked at several jobs starting at AMC to owning OHana Rentals while also a social justice school counselor. Hana worked towards other dreams such as social justice and equity. Hana’s dream of marriage and children had not yet been achieved yet Hana took risks to achieve this dream. Too often people and the world let Hana down. I love your apparent fearlessness to achieving your dreams Hana. I love you. I miss you. I wish you were still here working towards your dreams. I hope you know I would still be willing to do what I could to support you and your dreams. MARCH FORTH - March 4, 2022 - National Today
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2022-03-04 06:05:21 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today Khurram celebrated his first birthday without Hana. Hana would’ve sent him a text at midnight wishing him happy birthday. She loved celebrating people and their birthdays. Hana and Khurram were close. As we sang happy birthday Hana would have made sure to express her love by singing loud and with fun additions as well as laughter. Khurram acknowledged tonight that Hana was missing from his celebration. Our hearts continue to be broken. We miss you Hana and wish you were here to celebrate with us. We love you Hana
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2022-03-03 04:45:38 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National read across America and Dr Seuss’s birthday. Hana loved books and read authors like Nicholas Sparks to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Becoming. The Dr Seuss book Oh the places you go! was a book I had hoped to give Hana with an added story I’d write for Hana about all the places we went together such as Saint Maarten and our cruises. Hana and I also talked about taking a trip to Hawaii and the road to Hana. We talked about going to the Carolinas to visit the places written by Nicholas Sparks. So many dreams based on books we’ve read. I miss you Hana and the dreams we planned. I love you and hope heaven is the best place we will go together.
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2022-03-02 03:43:16 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
SHARE A SMILE DAY - March 1, 2022 - National Today Share a smile day. Hana had the most beautiful smile that radiated the love she felt for others. She often was the reason that others smiled. Hana worked to ensure others felt loved and accepted. She wanted them to feel what she often did not feel by some people. She genuinely loved meeting new people and learning about them. I love you Hana. I miss you and your love shining through your smile.
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2022-03-01 04:30:50 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
February 28th, National Tooth Fairy Day. Hana and Khurram were always excited about losing a tooth because the tooth fairy left them money for their tooth. Often times I had to tell the kids that the money must’ve been lost in the pillow case when I forgot to put money in or when I didn’t have any change. Both Hana and Khurram have beautiful teeth and smiles. As a child Hana was told her smile really shines so she would say “my smile really shines” which I put on her gravestone. People gravitated to Hana’s beautiful smile which radiated her caring heart. I love you Hana. I miss your beautiful smile and your caring heart. I wish you were still here with us.
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2022-02-28 05:17:03 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
WORLD NGO DAY - February 27, 2022 - National Today “not-for-profit, voluntary citizen’s group that is set up at a local, national or international level to address issues in support of the public good.” The former focuses on designing and implementing development-related projects while advocacy N.G.O.s promote specific causes that impact public policy. I can see Hana supporting this type of organization. She was always good at thinking creatively to problem solve and had the heart for advocacy so she would have been capable of working with both types of NGOs. I miss your creative mind and your big heart. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here contributing to the betterment of the community and world.
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2022-02-27 04:16:40 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Carpe Diem Day. Let’s carpe diem and make the most of the present, living life to the fullest. Hana’s motto in the last couple years was living her best life. Hana enjoyed staying with family on the lake, visiting a family cabin, taking trips to places like Saint Maarten and Hawaii or going on cruises to the east or west Caribbean. She enjoyed concerts. One of the 3 concerts I’ve been to was with Hana. We went to Earth Wind and Fire with Chicago. Hana was always encouraging me to live life and carpe diem. She loved spending time with family and friends. I wish you and I were on an adventure together Hana. I love you. I miss you.
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2022-02-26 05:17:30 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
I’m posting this picture in honor of Roya’s 6th birthday. Hana loved being an auntie to Roya. Hana loved being with children and family. Children could tell how much Hana loved them and want to be near her and her radiant smile. I miss your beautiful smile baby girl. I wish you were here to celebrate Roya’s birthday and just be with us. I love you Hana. I hope you are enjoying all the children in heaven.
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2022-02-25 04:52:44 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today is the anniversary of Hana’s good friend who became family/ a sister- Shabnam. Hana truly felt that she was a part of the Ahrar family. Hana was a month old when we moved next to the Ahrar family. Shabnam was born 6 months later. My kids and the Ahrar girls were in and out of each other’s homes. We spent trips together. Hana always looked forward to spending time with the Ahrar family. Shabnam helped Hana get her home security set up and has helped me as well to maintain Hana’s home. I wish Hana was still here as another Ahrar sister prepares for her wedding. We would’ve had a great time in Mexico. I love you Hana. I miss you
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2022-02-24 04:54:30 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Inconvenience Yourself Day is celebrated on the fourth Wednesday in February and takes place on February 23 this year. It’s a holiday dedicated to putting other people first, and going out of your way to help. Inconveniencing yourself isn’t fun, but practicing self-awareness about how your actions affect people are really important for self-growth. In a world where people are busy and more disconnected from each other, Inconvenience Yourself Day is a fantastic way to shift focus from our own lives to people around us and work to become a little kinder to each other. The day encourages us to look outside ourselves, at the struggles of people around us, and see how we can help.Hana was willing to help others like this on a daily basis. Hana called people out for being too busy with their lives. She asked us to “be present in each other’s lives, reach out more, check in more. Life is crazy we all need it. “ I love you Hana. I willingly went out of my way to support you and Khurram. I wish you were still here so I could do whatever to support you. I miss you.
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2022-02-23 04:36:07 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Walking Dog Day. This is a picture of Hana and the only dog she owned Trapper. Hana loves dogs and would ask to take the neighbors dog for walks. This is a note I wrote for Hana to get dog through rescue on 5/6/2021 “Hana is my daughter and grew up around dogs and the people who love them. All of our family have dogs and she loves them as we all do. She had a puppy previously and made sure he went to a good home when she and her boyfriend broke up and they couldn't decide who would get him. Family members have left the care of their dogs with Hana repeatedly because she cares for them as any family member. I believe she would make a loving pet owner. She has a home with a fence and has talked about plans to modify the home to possibly have a doggy door. I hope she meets your criteria and gets a dog so I can love it too. “ All dogs go to heaven so I hope Hana is enjoying all the dogs there. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me. I wish you would be here to own a home and have a dog who would love you the way you deserve to be loved.
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2022-02-22 05:23:15 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
What to pick for today? Family Day- Hana loved her family and friends families. Hana posted family over everything routinely. Islander Day- Hana loved traveling and enjoyed islands and the ocean. She went to Hawaii and the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Staying in Saint Maarten and Hawaii for trips. Hana loved the island life of being in or out in the ocean on jet skis, boats, catamarans. She enjoyed laying out by the pool or the beach. She enjoyed the nice weather to spend the day on an adventure. Daisy Gatson Bates Day Celebrate this praise-worthy activist who believed in fighting against racial inequality and injustice. Hana worked tirelessly for racial equity and social justice. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish we are on an island adventure, or with family, or fighting inequity and promoting social justice together.
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2022-02-21 03:43:06 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National leadership day. Hana did a leadership track at the university of MN and was involved in community leadership learning and activities. She mentored young women and enjoyed making a difference in their lives. Hana was a natural leader as a teammate, in student council, fellow coach, coworker, mentor, school counselor, coach, or leading others in social justice. I love you Hana
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2022-02-20 04:48:41 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Arabian horse day- Hana didn’t ride Arabian horses she rode Peruvian Pasos. From a young age Hana and Khurram “helped” grandma and grandpa scoop poop. Hana also liked to ride outside her grandparents property and in the indoor arena in the winter. Hana and I went horseback riding in western Caribbean. In the last year Hana had pictures of spending time with horses in Hawaii. Hana loved animals and people. She has so much love to give. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me.
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2022-02-19 06:53:35 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National battery day A picture Hana had saved in her phone was a picture of a person laying on its side with the back showing batteries out. I wish Hana had shared with me that she felt this way. As her mother I want to do whatever I can to support my kids. The world can be overwhelming and we all need to rely on others to give us support and energy for life. In Hana’s note she encouraged people to be present in each other’s lives reach out more, check in more, life is crazy we all need it. We all need something to energize us. Hana received her energy from being with others which the pandemic really impacted. I miss you Hana. I love you. I wish you hadn’t had so many struggles, that the world was kinder, and that you were still here with us. I wish that life’s struggles didn’t deplete the beautiful person you are.
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2022-02-18 04:59:09 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Random Acts of Kindness day. Hana worked hard to share her kindness with the world. Her kindness was offering to babysit as she knew how hard it can be for parents to get a break plus she loved kids. A story told at Hana’s celebration of life was that on a rainy day Hana saw a dog out. She picked it up and called the person from the dog’s collar and brought the dog to the owner. She loves dogs but also knew how an owner would be worried about their pet. Hana loaned money, her car, clothes, soccer items, etc to others because she cared about being kind to others. She would help others however she could by dog sitting, house sitting, helping people move, helping at a yard sale, putting furniture together, or helping others however they needed. Please honor Hana and celebrate her and kindness every day by being kind to others. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here being kind with us. RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY
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2022-02-17 03:05:28 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today is the celebration of Makha Bucha which is the celebration of the conception of an ideal community. Hana’s hope was that her work in social justice would create a more ideal community. Why not strive for equity and an ideal community? I know with all her education, community involvement, and work she learned how much work we still have to do. I hope in honor of Hana we can all work to be build an ideal community. I love you Hana and wish you were here with us to continue to work for a better world.
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2022-02-16 19:56:16 Bekijk / Reageren (1)I got this case yesterday and it shows 3 of my favorite things. Hana, the number 4, and soccer. I’ve been #4 since my 7th grade year of soccer and Hana always told me it was the best number cause she was always #4. Ever since, 4 has been my favorite number and I try to have it for every sport. I wanted a way to remember her better and this case was the perfect thing. I wear #4 with a different meaning now, knowing she’s watching me and rooting for my success. I miss you so much Hana.
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2022-02-16 19:50:35 Bekijk / Reageren (1)Hey! Hana coached me in soccer my 7th grade year and my 8th grade year. She was honestly the best person i’ve ever met and when I fractured my knee and came back after it healed, she was the one who motivated me the most. She believed in me more than anyone and her words of encouragement everyday helped me so much. I love Hana with my whole heart and miss her so much. I have this locket necklace that has my confirmation verse on the front and inside is a picture of Hana and my grandma. Two of my favorite people. I wear it all the time and especially when I’m at important things so that she can be there with me. Naleptka told me about this remember page yesterday so I wanted to post this. I love you Hana ❤️
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2022-02-16 03:05:46 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Tourism day- This is a picture of what Hana said was her favorite trip. It was a 10 day trip in Saint Maarten to visit Shada who was on break from medical school. Hana and I stayed in a hotel that had a pool along the ocean. Hana went jet skiing out on the ocean with Shada, and we went snorkeling with Captain Allen’s, watched international netball tournament, enjoyed pool time, dinner and theater. Hana enjoyed traveling whether it was her multiple trips to Hawaii and Saint Maarten, her cruises with me to the Caribbean, or the trips with friends to various parts of the USA, she believed in making the best use of her time planning fun and doing things like jet skiing, parasailing, horse back riding, going on a boat ride or submarine, snorkeling or jumping off the plank of a pirate ship. Hana talked about living her best life and this included going to new or favorite places with those she loves. I love you Hana and I wish we were on our next trip away from the cold weather. I miss you and wish you were here.
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2022-02-15 03:39:23 Bekijk / Reageren (0)
Candice Mohammad
National read to your child day. I loved reading to Hana and Khurram when they were little. They loved cuddling up next to me as I read to them. No pictures of this time of course as there was no one else around. One of my favorite memories is a video I took of the kids sitting in bed reading to each other. They were around 18 months (Hana) and 33 months (Khurram). They couldn’t really read they were just imitating me. It is a precious memory.
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2022-02-14 06:10:12 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Galentine's Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends. I was lost in looking at photos of Hana with her female friends. So many pictures to choose from. Hana was a loving, loyal, encouraging, empathetic, trustworthy, and dependable friend. She loves her female friends and would have been out celebrating with friends today if she was still here. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still with us.
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2022-02-13 03:54:44 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today we celebrated Samiyar’s first birthday. I was fortunate enough to be able to hold and play with him the last hour. I thought of Hana and how much she would have loved being with, holding, playing with and celebrating Samiyar’s birthday. She loves Samiyar and celebrating birthdays. I bought books for Samiyar and am waiting for special stickers to arrive so Samiyar will know Hana loves him. Hana was a loving auntie and would have spoiled him spectacularly. I love you Hana I miss you and wish you were with me today.
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2022-02-12 03:56:29 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National make a friend day. Hana never met a stranger. Hana was always open to being someone’s friend. Hana was a loyal friend who would do whatever she could to love and support her friends. Hana was one of my best friends in addition to being my daughter. One thing her family and friends miss is Hana’s midnight text wishing them happy birthday. Hana would stay up just to be the first to celebrate her friend’s birthday. I love you and miss you Hana I wish you were still here with me. I’m posting an older post this time 2/6/2010
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2022-02-11 03:52:13 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
It’s school counseling week 2/7/2022-2/11/2022. Hana always had a gift with children. She wanted them to feel loved, accepted, and to know their worth in this world. She knew she could make great changes in this world to make it more equitable. This is Hana’s school bio https://sites.google.com/mpls.k12.mn.us/hana-mohammad/home
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2022-02-10 01:51:32 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National pizza day Hana loved pizza and enjoyed ordering breadsticks along with domino’s lava cakes. Hana enjoyed ordering for home or being out with family or friends. One of her last meals was pizza at Davanni’s Monday night with her brothers Khurram and Ghulam. How I wish you were still here to share an order of pizza. I love you Hana and I miss you.
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2022-02-09 02:23:58 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
On this day Hana was sitting in her room in my house learning about Cultural sensitivities. I love that my children took what they learned from me and my family about culture and continued to grow as our society increased their awareness and understanding. I loved learning from Hana and all that she learned from her studies and interactions with others of differing cultures. I continue my work with social justice and advocating for others of all cultures while carrying what I learned from Hana in my heart and head. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here working towards equity for all.
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2022-02-08 10:57:49 Bekijk / Reageren (1)
Babi Keise
I’ve been thinking about you at least weekly since the holidays. Almost daily the last few weeks. I was looking for addresses for holiday cards and of course your name was on my email list. The girls are huge now and Riley is testing my patience with how similar she is to me yet so different. She’s finding her own rhythm in life and shared with me she has a crush in her class. I couldn’t believe it! But then I heard your laugh and you asking her more about him and school and her growing life. I still can’t listen to any full Beyoncé track. It’s not painful, it’s just strange that you’re not listening too. But of course I remind myself you are, just in a different space. Victor hasn’t been able to verbalize his grief much but I know it’s there. He thinks about you often too. Your friendship was so engrained in our relationship. It feels weird we are doing all this work and therapy to strengthen things and it’s like since you’ve been gone you’ve still been cheering us on. Keeping us from giving up and reminding us how much we love eachother. You were always so good at that. I remember you in so many different ways. Thank you for being you. We all miss you and that will never change.
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2022-02-08 03:06:18 Bekijk / Reageren (0)
Candice Mohammad
National fettuccine Alfredo day. Hana loved fettuccine Alfredo and would make it with chicken and broccoli and Cajun spices. She loved garlic bread and salad with it. She grew to be a confident cook and had her favorites. She would often invite me over for dinner and would make this for me. This evening it has been 5 months since I shared dinner with Hana. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish we were sharing a meal and conversation tonight.
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2022-02-07 02:32:42 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
3 years ago Hana posted this picture. Hana had this tattoo in honor of her and me. I believe Hana’s tattoos were a way she showed her stories. Stories are a connection to your truth, reminders who you were and how you became who you are. I’m so glad Hana and I had the relationship we did. I’m so devastated that she is gone and grateful for the time she was in my life. Dolphin youngsters stay with their mothers until they mature. Dolphin mothers are brilliant teachers and invest a great deal of time and energy preparing their youngsters carefully for independence. Dolphins are excellent caretakers and will typically lend a fin when needed.In caring for her calf, a mother dolphin stays close by and attentively directs the calf's movements. I worked hard to give my kids a good foundation of love and skills to manage the world. Unfortunately Hana’s empathic personality was overwhelmed by the inequities of the world. How I wish I could have protected my kids from the pain of the world. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me.
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2022-02-06 05:28:25 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National play outside day. I’m not sure February 5th is the best day for playing outside in MN when you are not a winter person. Hana enjoyed the summer the best whether it was boating, camping, pooling it, playing soccer or basketball, picnics, hanging out on her screened in deck, summer parties, walking/ participating in protests, watching nieces and nephews sporting events, or like this picture jet skiing. Since her birthday is in June she would celebrate her birthday as a kid with water balloons and later enjoyed water guns while kayaking/canoeing at the annual Ahrar July 4th celebration. More than anything Hana loved spending time with family and friends while outside. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me.
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2022-02-05 05:53:02 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National wear red day is to raise awareness of women’s heart disease. Hana’s heart is filled with love for others and hopefully will be remembered for it. Hana wore red for her graduation party as Capella’s color is red. Hana received her master’s degree in school counseling from Capella with a 4.0. We celebrated 8/1/2021 and this is a picture Khurram took of her. Hana looks so beautiful in red. I’m so glad we were able to celebrate her accomplishments. I wish Hana was still here to share her loving heart with me and others. I love you Hana. I miss you.
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2022-02-04 03:42:53 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
National Golden Retriever Day! This is a picture of Hana at Christmas with Aspen and Mario, her aunt and uncle’s golden retrievers. Hana loves dogs. This is a note I wrote for Hana to get dog through rescue on 5/6/2021 “Hana is my daughter and grew up around dogs and the people who love them. All of our family have dogs and she loves them as we all do. She had a puppy previously and made sure he went to a good home when she and her boyfriend broke up and they couldn't decide who would get him. Family members have left the care of their dogs with Hana repeatedly because she cares for them as any family member. I believe she would make a loving pet owner. She has a home with a fence and has talked about plans to modify the home to possibly have a doggy door. I hope she meets your criteria and gets a dog so I can love it too. “ All dogs go to heaven so I hope Hana is enjoying all the dogs there. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here with me.
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2022-02-03 04:54:58 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
It was a toss up today. It’s National Tater tot day and one of Hana’s favorite meals is tator tot hot dish which she had made days before she died. However I chose a picture honoring Hana and sports. Hana devoted so much of her life promoting sports for women/girls and it’s national girls & women in sports day. Hana played and coached basketball and soccer. I see all the positive texts, emails, and posts from Hana’s players, coworkers, and parents that admired Hana for her work to uplift girls in sports and in life. One video Hana is telling her player “I have faith that you can.” She worked to uplift every player and every person she met. She knew systems approach and worked to help the families of her players as well. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were here.
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2022-02-02 03:30:36 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Chinese New Year: festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year in the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Hana would have been out celebrating with her friends. The memory that kept coming into my mind as I wondered what to post today was a picture of Hana and Khurram 2000 new year. I made sure to celebrate the good/fun things in life since we have no control over the bad things that happen in life. The pandemic changed that and I wish I would’ve taken the risks and celebrated life like Hana and Khurram have during this time. I miss you Hana. I love you Hana and wish you were here to celebrate the good things in life and really just be here with me.
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2022-02-01 05:29:04 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
January 31 is national INSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY - Hana used art to express her heart. She wanted everyone to feel included and loved. She actively worked to advocate for social justice. She made this picture first for her home and then put it in her classroom where it remains. She wanted everyone to know they were welcome, loved, and accepted for who they were. I love you Hana for being who you are. I miss you and wish you were here.
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2022-01-30 16:53:06 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
This Draheim photo of Christmas 2019 came on my Facebook feed as it is Moath’s birthday. He came to visit during Christmas and we had shirts with Draheim etc because all are welcome to celebrate with us. Hana continued that legacy of being inclusive and inviting anyone into her circle. She loves people and spending time with them. She understood that everyone wants to be loved and included. I love you Hana. I miss you and wish you were still here with me.
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2022-01-30 01:53:21 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
This was Hana’s picture she identified with a year ago. We all struggle with our various responsibilities. I have been in awe of Hana and all that she juggled; work, coaching, owning and running a business, owning and caring for her house, spending time with family and friends, making time to advocate for social justice issues, and doing special things like texting someone happy birthday at midnight. My pride in your intelligence, your integrity, your kindness, your good heart, your overall capabilities continues Hana. I wish you would have let me know what balls I could have helped you juggle so you’d still be here with me. I love you and miss you Hana.
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2022-01-29 05:01:32 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
This picture shows Hana intently listening to her cousin Lilly. When all together the cousins would sit together and share stories. Hana would listen, laugh, joke, and show how much she loves her cousins. Hana is full of love and Hana’s love is still with us. I love you Hana. I miss you
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2022-01-28 02:49:01 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Hana posted this on Facebook 9 years ago. Hana always liked being with others. I always enjoy having my kids with me. I find it so cute that Hana wanted to stay with others when I was gone. There is something about knowing there is always someone there. I miss having Hana in the next room, her walking around in her robe feeling free to be herself, laughing at something she heard on tv or in a conversation, her singing while getting ready to go to work or somewhere else. Hana lived with me most of her life with year breaks here and there. When she got her job in Minneapolis Public Schools I had hoped she would move back home. I miss you baby girl
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2022-01-27 04:28:36 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Hana posted this 12 years ago. Hold my hand by Michael Jackson and Akon is the song I played for months after Hana died. I would listen on repeat. It is a song that communicated to me that we could get through things together. It makes me so sad to know that she lost hope in getting through things together with those that love her. I love you Hana. I look forward to being together again and holding your hand
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2022-01-26 04:03:51 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
6 years ago yesterday Hana and I were at our friend Ani’s baby shower. We spent time with our Ahrar family. I’m always so happy she had this extra family to love and be loved by them. We can never have too many people to love us. I love you baby girl. I miss you.
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2022-01-25 05:19:42 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
My friend Patty started scrapbooking with her daughter and came up with pictures of when I sold Jafra skin care products. Hana had fun hanging out with me and my friends. Hana always enjoyed being a part of the fun, being with family and friends. In every picture she was smiling because she was happiest being with others. I love you and I miss you Hana
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2022-01-24 04:35:28 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Tonight I watched football with Khurram and was pleased to see during the buffalo and Kansas City game that arrowhead stadium had advance social justice on the field and on the helmets some players had stop hate or end racism. Small things that hopefully send subliminal messages to people’s brains to help us stop hating, work to end racism and advance social justice. We all need to work to do more but I like that this is out there. I thought of Hana and her work towards these goals. I thought how she would cheer on a team and thought I’d post something from her high school days. I love you Hana
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2022-01-23 04:46:27 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Today I heard from two people one a best friend and the other a cousin who both talked about how much Hana means to their daughters. Both daughters felt a connection to Hana. Both have Hana’s picture up. Hana’s cousins’s friends also felt a connection and are dealing with the loss Hana’s death brings. I wish Hana knew how many lives she touched, how many people admired and loved her. I wish all our love could have filled the void she felt and kept her with us. I love you Hana
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2022-01-22 04:49:14 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
I had this posted in Hana’s room for 25 years. I didn’t like the negatives on this. What I liked was the angel shine. I never questioned that I love my children despite the trials we went through. I have always told my kids I love them and I do what I can to make their life easier. I am willing to do what I can to help them. Hana’s smile and eyes communicated that angel shine. I love you baby girl and I miss your angel shine.
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2022-01-21 14:08:32 Bekijk / Reageren (1)
Rachel Nickles Morem
For as long as I can remember, Hana has always been the first person to wish me happy birthday every year. Usually right at midnight, or 12:01am at the latest. She would always stay awake to make sure she was the first, regardless of what she had going on or how little sleep she’d get because of it. She would actually have her messages typed up ahead of time and ready to hit send when the clock turned to midnight, making it officially my birthday. She did this without fail, regardless of if we hadn’t seen each other in years or spoken in months. That’s the kind of friends she’s always been - always putting in the most effort for every single person in her life. This is the first birthday without that message and I miss her more than ever.
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2022-01-21 05:09:41 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
This is on Hana’s phone from a year ago. I have always admired Hana’s bravery. I have always been in awe of her risk taking. As I’ve said before she is so smart, creative in problem solving, and has a passion for making sure everyone feels loved. Her passion for social justice made her an advocate for real change. She was brave enough to be it. I love you Hana. I miss you
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2022-01-20 04:25:14 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
I am posting this picture in honor of Aaron Paye’s birthday. Hana not only enjoyed Aaron as a coach in middle and high school, she also enjoyed working with him as a coach. She loved spending time with his family. Hana loved being a part of other people’s families. She loves family, children, and coaching. Hana was always a leader as a teammate, in student council, fellow coach, coworker, or leading others in social justice. I love you Hana
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2022-01-19 02:35:56 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-winnie-the-pooh-day-january-18/ Someone gifted us this saying in a photo frame. I’m grateful for this saying and think that Hana’s love is still with us. I know I will love Hana forever. She was more than my daughter she was my friend. She was a friend who gave everything of herself whether you were a long time friend or she just met you. She wanted everyone to feel loved. I miss you Hana. I love you
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2022-01-17 18:26:26 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
I’m posting this in honor of Hana who worked for equity on this Martin Luther King,Jr. Day. King, an influential civil rights leader devoted his life to advancing racial equity. Using tactics like organized sit-ins, marches, and peaceful demonstrations, King highlighted issues of inequality and worked to foster change and overcome injustice. While his methods sometimes promoted peaceful civil disobedience, his spirt was that of a humanitarian. I challenge us all to adopt some new habits that may help this new year in our goals towards impacting systemic racism. every action I take is a step forward for the type of person I want to become. If you can master the right actions and the right habits, you can start to form this new positive identity and desired outcome.This is why small habits matter so much and can foster profound change and gradually change the type of person or organization who wants to become antiracist. Adopted that identity, you are not pursing behavior change anymore, you are acting in alignment with the kind of person you already see yourself to be. True behavior change is identity change, because once you change that internal story, it’s way easier to show up each day, saying this is who I am now.
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2022-01-17 04:53:10 Bekijk / Reageren (0)
Candice Mohammad
Below was cut off: I am a proud mother. I think of Hana as the brighter(woo), smarter, more accomplished, more courageous version of me. I heard the song cats n’ the cradle by Harry Chapin …” grown up just like me”. Hana was so accomplished in all that she did. She had a mind for business, math, creative thinking/ problem solving and had such a good loving
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2022-01-22 04:51:27 Bekijk / Reageren (1)Candice Mohammad
I am a proud mother. I think of Hana as the brighter (woo), smarter, more accomplished, more courageous version of me. I heard the song cats n’ the cradle by Harry Chapin …” grown up just like me”. Hana was so accomplished in all that she did. She had a mind for business, math, creative thinking/ problem solving and had such a good loving
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2022-01-17 01:24:00 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Picture: Hana and Khurram with their grandparents at Khurram’s high school graduation. Hana was looking for that one partner who would love her unconditionally. Hana wanted a relationship similar to her grandparents who have been married over 50 years. We all want to be loved for who we are. Hana gave up hope in finding that partner and chose to not live with out it. I hope she has found that partner in heaven. I drove to see my parents today and all I could think about was how Hana would have driven down with me and we would have talked, listened to music, and enjoyed our time together as well as with my parents. I love you Hana
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2022-01-15 05:22:00 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
This is a saying I’ve had in Hana’s room since she we moved into our house almost 25 years ago. My beautiful baby girl is someone I thought I couldn’t love more and as years went by my love for her grew to beyond her being my daughter but also being my friend, my technology support, my travel companion, my housemate, my confidant, my colleague, my champion, my go to person, my emergency contact, my Human Resources resource, my book club discussion challenger, my personal growth challenger, my health encourager/work out companion, my support system, a person who gave me my life’s purpose- I needed to be needed and wanted to do whatever I could to support her and Khurram. I am heartbroken and miss you my baby girl. I love you
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2022-01-14 02:45:46 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
If you saw this at Hana’s house did Hana tell you the story? Hana was at an eye doctor appointment and we saw this sign. I encouraged Hana to ask for the sign. She explained it was her name and the doctor gave it to her. Evidently Hana is a name of eye glasses. Hana learned to ask for things knowing the worst someone can say no. Hana was a strong advocate for herself and for others. I love how you advocated for others. I love you Hana
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2022-01-13 03:09:43 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
12 years ago family was present to support Hana while playing sports. Hana supported her cousins with loving cheers and encouragement throughout the years. She was an amazing athlete, teammate, coach, and cheerleader for family and friends. Her love and belief in supporting others is just another beautiful thing about Hana. I love you Hana and I miss you. It’s been a very difficult 18 weeks without you.
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2022-01-12 02:44:21 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Hana was such a devoted advocate. I love that she followed my path to advocate and work towards social justice. With MLK jr holiday coming up. I challenge you to get involved with an event or organization to advocate for social justice.
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2022-01-10 23:20:57 Bekijk / Reageren (2)
Kelly Backstrom
Hana was a pillar of my childhood and adolescence---soccer, basketball, school, clubs, sporting events, nearly every single fond memory of school and sports includes Hana. I don't really remember a time when Hana wasn't there, her laugh, her smile, her instant urge to help others or bring them together. Simple things like passing out or collecting papers, organizing different events to ensure others would have a good time, Hana was always just READY to support and love. Many of the best memories of Hana were during soccer, we played together for club and school. I see flashes of her thick pony tail whipping back and forth as she went down the sidelines---Hana took on the wing spot with relish. I also remember whenever we would do check in with the referees, they would have to go through everyone's player card and announce the name. Inevitably the ref would butcher Hana's name and we collectively as a team would below, "ITS HANA" in correction. As adults, Hana and I didn't stay in touch but I always felt like the last time I saw her was a few weeks ago--perhaps this is the facade of social media, tricking me into forgetting how many years had passed. Despite Hana not being in my current daily life, my heart breaks that she's not here making the world a better place. You are so beloved, cherished and missed. Thinking of you, Khurram and Candice. Sending you love and peace, Kelly Backstrom
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2022-01-10 23:08:12 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Hana understood the importance of education whether formalized or self education. She told her cousins to never stop learning. The world/ culture is always evolving. We must all continue to learn and grow. I love you Hana for your passion and how you loved to learn.
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2022-01-10 03:41:37 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
I admit I don’t know much about this and know if Hana was still with us she would continue to educate me. Since she died 4 months ago I have participated in an event with Khurram to further educate and advocate. See https://uwaaf.org/
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2022-01-09 06:47:33 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
As others have mentioned Hana was a champion of humanity and challenged us all to check our behavior and be better. The front of this shirt says “thank you” and the back is shown here. I love her shirts and her challenge for us to love each other. I love that I taught my children to love others. That’s all anyone wants is to be loved for who they are. I love you Hana for who you are.
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2022-01-09 00:46:35 Bekijk / Reageren (1)Hana was apart of the My7on7 family! She always supported my businesses, and we loved to talk about our investment properties and real estate strategies. Miss her dearly, as she was someone I could have deep conversation with. Rest in Power Queen Hana
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2022-01-08 14:09:20 Bekijk / Reageren (1)I met Hana in Hawaii many years ago. She was adventurous, kind, and a joy to be around. The time we spent together formed a foundation for a lasting friendship despite our physical distance. She was a champion of humanity, and genuinely cared for people, she is missed dearly.
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2022-01-08 03:29:28 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
One of the beautiful things about Hana is that she was always willing to support people when they needed help and she would make an adventure out of it. Hana helped Khurram a great deal with Khurram’s fun booth. Here is the 3 of having fun while working.
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2022-01-07 04:36:22 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Hana has these great shirts that increase our awareness. I love how Hana challenged me and others to continue to grow and become a better version of ourselves. I love you Hana
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2022-01-06 04:41:31 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
17 weeks ago Hana left this world. I know her love is still with us.Google Photos did a collage from her phone and most showed her beautiful smile. As she said as a child “My smile really shines.”
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2022-01-05 07:54:22 Bekijk / Reageren (1)Cassondra Stahn
One thing about Hana .. She would ALWAYS show up for any and everyone! This is a photo at my cousin Emma’s graduation party in June 2021. And even in the pouring rain Hana made sure she was at her graduation party not only for Emma but for me. That meant the world to me. I will never have a friend like you Hana. I miss you every day.
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2022-01-05 03:01:39 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
This came up on Hana’s phone today. 8 years ago Hana, Khurram, and I went to Michael Jackson’s Las Vegas show One. We were in Las Vegas to celebrate Shabnam’s 21st birthday. The MJ show was just the 3 of us. I made sure to get the best seats- in the middle. The cost was well worth it. Great memories
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2022-01-04 15:32:40 Bekijk / Reageren (3)Amanda Raee
Hana, You always would take little breaks from social media so creeping on your social media to see what was up was never my go to. When I text you respond! I should of known when my texts were going green something was up. I even drove by your house when I was in Minnesota in October because you know my pop up game is strong. I dont know when but my iphone finally stopped sharing my location with you sometime after that, you have had my location since forever :( Your mom posted an old picture of you and your family together for brunch : It didnt even occur to look at the date as im scrolling, I creeped said look at Hana happy with her family It was the next day when your mom said I need to do better writing on your memorial page that I put it together - Your gone. My hana ; my becky with the good hair- the biggest beyonce fan i knowwwww - gone I cried mad tears first ; like why didnt i know sooner, i could of been there!!! why am i not a better friend as i read our text messages i sent you a message on Sep 16th "whats our new 5 year goal? why didnt i send this one just 10 days sooner??? So then I called my other friends in Minnesota that had the chance to meet you ; and they said good things and memories about you that made me cry harder; now these were sad tears The next day I went back to this page and watched the youtube live steam : and cried again with everyone as Im sitting there looking at all the people in this little room supporitng you : Im smiling on the inside because if you was there I most def would look at you and said do you think you mom can smell my perfume? When ever I would come over to your moms house which was like never but she always would know i was there by my smell she cant handle that girly bath and body works suff :) Then the next day I read all the comments and your letter and I was more at an understanding- I want to be selfish because the last time I seen you we sat there for hours talking about life and I was like Hana I have to start driving back to Kansas, as you was my support from so many miles away for so many years, you made an effort to come to Kansas for my 30th birthday, when I cried you helped me through them, you would call me and have me to do the most diverse things from marching for George Floyd, supporting your friends food truck company, going to a live taping of your friends podcast show, you was always involved in something for somone and always down to drag me along! When ever a picture of you pops up on my memories ; Ill forever share them and the stories behind them :) Love you for ever ❤️ Amanda Raee
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2022-01-04 03:50:10 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
A favorite family picture of Hana, Khurram, and me. I thought I had lost it years ago at their high school graduation party and found it on the day of Hana’s celebration of life. It now sits at my work desk reminding me that love is the greatest gift. I don’t get to hold Hana in my arms anymore. I miss you Hana. I love you
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2022-01-03 04:41:51 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Candice Mohammad
Watched 20th anniversary of Harry Potter with Khurram. Hana and Khurram grew up with the Harry Potter characters. I know Hana’s love is still with us.
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2022-01-02 02:03:17 Bekijk / Reageren (1)Candice Mohammad
Hana was always encouraging me to join in celebrations. This is a new year brunch 2020. I loved Hana for her love and inclusiveness. You are more than my daughter. You are one of my best friends and I miss you so much. I love you
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2021-09-17 22:00:45 Bekijk / Reageren (0)
Khurram Mohammad
Dear Family, Friends & Supporters, It is with our deepest gratitude our family thanks you for the immense outpour of love and prayers during this difficult time. We are ever so grateful for those that were able to join us in celebrating Hana’s life & for the many that participated via live stream as well as the many messages/social media shares. We find so much comfort in knowing how many people loved Hana, and the long-lasting memories she shared with others, as well as the heartfelt impact she left on so many lives, our society, the youth community, and beyond. It is with the utmost of appreciation for the many kind hearts that played a major role in Hana’s Celebration of Life, and we’d like to take a moment to acknowledge them here: SOL (Spirit of Liberation) Center, Pastor Donnell, and Lady Lizz Bratton generously donated the venue space and more to us. If you’d like to make a contribution to their organization, click here overcomersvictory.org Food by: SOL Center family catering (Mother Christine & Sister Crystal) with delicious Comfort Food Creative Catering Pakistani food Hooks Restaurant (one of Hana’s favorite) Persian food by Mahnaz Ahrar, Shahsa Moghimi, Faezeh Effendi Egg Rolls by Stop, Drop & Rolls by Victor Keise III Cookies by Michael Young Set up and clean up helpers: Shabnam Ahrar & Michael Young Ani and Danami Champion Sherene and Brent Garland Mahnaz and Majid Ahrar Chuck and Peggy Draheim Dan Draheim Chris, Jen, Charley, Max, and Bo Draheim Rich, Lynnette, Lilly, and David Draheim Christine Nalepka Cassondra “CeCe” Stahn Matt & Holly Palm Farshad Fahimi and Lilly Do Kari Hartle Cintia Rivas Juliana Burgos Troy, Jen, Jack, and Mikayla McDonough Celebration of Life Guest Speaker on Hana’s Social Justice legacy: Derek Francis, https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekafrancis/ Burial commentary: Br. Abdullah, (651) 398-6081, https://tinyurl.com/hana-burial, https://www.mnburial.com/ Burial commentary: Mahammed Alsaied, 612-703-7099, MahammedAlsaied@yahoo.com Thank you to those that have made monetary contributions to the National Suicide Helpline as well as cash donations we received in your cards. We raised over $4350. We will be searching for a way/place to donate the cash funds that would honor Hana’s life work and mission. To continue to honor Hana’s life and her heart’s work, we wanted to include some important links and resources that we invite you to explore, save, share and reflect back on. Memorial Page: https://remembr.com/hana.mohammad Including Hana’s final letter. We find this letter extremely important for the public to read. Please please please share your memories of Hana on Remembr YouTube link to the Celebration of Life recording: https://tinyurl.com/hana-youtube Hana’s school bio at Jenny Lind Elementary: https://sites.google.com/mpls.k12.mn.us/hana-mohammad/home Spotify Playlist for Celebration of Life: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ysiMqaqz7pcyc6SBG30lg?si=U261aqf8SnSfZR9ZX6Yt5g&dl_branch=1 Hana is resting at the Garden of Eden Islamic Cemetery, Plot #6B Grave 1 All are welcome to visit Hana’s grave when convenient. Flowers are acceptable without a vase or packaging. Although her body is buried, her spirit is all around and all within us. 400 State Hwy 13 E, Burnsville, MN 55337 Her headstone is currently being finalized & will be laid down in 7-8 coming weeks. We will miss Hana’s laughter, smile, and unconditional love for all her friends and family. Thank you for helping us carry on Hana’s memory today and forever. Please continue to offer prayers for Hana and our family. With Eternal Love, The Mohammad-Draheim Family
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2021-09-16 15:56:22 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Jenna Reyes
I love you Hana. I talked to you last night Jayleana and I were laying on our trampoline looking up in the sky and I was explaining to her you were in heaven in the sky. My 3 year old said “mommy don’t be sad, we can go to the airport on the plane to see Hana” I miss you Hana so much each day
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2021-09-16 15:53:23 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Jenna Reyes
My partner in crime not just in life but for paving a way for all of our kids on our basketball teams we coached together
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2021-09-16 15:45:24 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Jenna Reyes
Hana my sister, I’m so sorry I miss you the way that you looked at me the way you made me feel. I’m so sorry I wasn’t there to help and support you when you needed me the most. I love you and I miss you so much ♥️ Until we meet again I’ll cherish the lasting memories and carry you around in my heart.
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2021-09-16 14:20:04 Bekijk / Reageren (0)
Khurram Mohammad
A further explanation “Why” - Honestly I have been done with this life for a while. I have had a plan since 12/31/19. You can thank Romeo for interrupting that plan. From then on out I kept looking for opportunities where my death would be the least inconvenient. I didn’t’ want to be in season for soccer because I didn’t want parents to have to explain it to their children. Now I’m facing the same with working in the school system. That’s why I have to do it now. I wanted to do it earlier in the weekend but I needed a cashier's check and Labor Day messed up those plans. I know everyone would say why would you want to die? You make such a positive impact in the community, in the world. But at what cost? I know I’m blessed to be financially stable, nice house, great job. However, I cry every night and every morning on my way to work. I love that I’m skilled at my job and can fulfill “my purpose” but what if I wasn’t meant for this world. I’ve tried explaining this to loved ones, coworkers, friends, therapists and no one gets it. I don’t fit into this world. My purpose is being a school counselor but the system is so fucked that I hate being in it. Why do BIPOC folx have to be the ones to be miserable while the system “changes.” The system has talked about changing the decades but there is only talk and surface level, performative actions. This world is filled with so much racism, discrimination, prejudice, and bias that children aren’t able to be safe and loved at schools where they are mandated to be? I thought after the murder of Philando Castile that I was deflated and hopeless, but this past few years working in the schools just shows all these systems are designated for only certain people to succeed, the harm caused doesn’t matter to the people who built the system and leading it now. So what is the point of living? All I ever wanted was to be a mother. How can I do that when the school system isn’t meant for children to be safe and loved. How can I feel safe having a black partner when Philando was murdered for no reason. When we had to watch George Floyd be executed over a “$20 bill.” I know Black people are exhausted from screaming at the top of their lungs that BLACK LIVES MATTER! I am exhausted as an Ally. Being ½ white I’ve been trying to be part of the solution since the broken systems are a white problem but white people don’t want to admit it. So as a BIPOC I am exhausted. I have no hope this world is going to get better. I also am exhausted by the society that social media has created and the values of people today. Trying to find people to surround me with (friends and a significant other) is really difficult. I am easily annoyed when people don’t give me the same energy, the same treatment I would give them. I tried to stop going above and beyond for those around me but it is ingrained in who I am. I blame my mom. She is always willing to help anyone in need, even if it’s sacrificing something for herself. I just wasn’t made for this world. I’m not 2021 material. I have old-school morals/values. People who don’t follow morals and values are winning and that’s defeating. People are too inconsiderate and selfish for me. Life isn’t meant to be lived alone. So what’s the point of living if you have no one to share it with? We share things on social media to feel like we have people who care about what’s going on. I know I am “loved” but it’s not enough to keep going. I have no hope that this world will be kind. I have no hope that this world will stop prioritizing unhealthy habits, broken systems, racist/prejudice/discriminatory ways. Why would I continue living in this world? Why would I watch people have children when that’s what I want but know it selfish of me to bring children into this fucked up world. Billionaires can go to space but there are still people who don’t have clean water. Being an empath, this world is too exhausting. I can’t keep having the same conversations, witnessing police brutality over and over, watching “Karens” in the school system and in the world. I can’t keep getting to know people, developing friendships with people who aren’t trustworthy aren’t morally sound. What did Einstein say? Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results…. That’s the thing I know there won’t be different results. That is why I am done! Love, Hana
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2021-09-14 15:32:03 Bekijk / Reageren (1)Carmen Gonzalez
Hana, You were one of my sisters best friends. throughout all the years of you knowing her you got to know us as well..siblings, cousins, uncles even our grandma lol you made your way to every family party you knew about even when my sister didn’t accompany you. You loved my daughter so much and you we’re definitely on team “have another baby” lol I will miss your smile, I will miss you coming over and getting mad at our dad for saying your name wrong on purpose, I will miss your random text messages about a friends event, business or thing I should check out. I will miss you. I’m grateful to have known you and I’m grateful to have memories with you. We will always keep your memory alive. I love you Hana!
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2021-09-14 01:38:06 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Meghan McDermott
Hey there, my name is Meghan and I am one of Khurram’s best friends from college. Way back then, Khurram and I were studying graphic design, and one semester he asked me to work the Mankato fun booth with him. We would go to weddings and parties and set up the photo booth, and we had a tradition of taking our own photo to commemorate the day. Upon hearing the news of Hana, I was devastated for my friend and all who loved and knew her. As I was seeing photos posted of her, I remembered that she worked the photo booth with us a time or two, and thank goodness I’m a bit of a memory hoarder because look what I found! This photo commemorates one of my first times meeting Hana sometime back in like 2013? And truth is that I was intimidated as heck; from the moment she joined us for set up, she was confident, boisterous, loud, funny, and goofing around with Khurram, all while I stood there awkwardly watching. But after maybe 5 minutes of messing with Khurram, her and I got to talking, and immediately I felt comfortable, welcomed, and a part of the fun. My guard went down faster than it probably ever had because Hana just made it so easy. The rest of the night was spent laughing at the people taking photos, and probably laughing at Khurram, too
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2021-09-14 01:31:55 Bekijk / Reageren (1)Jordan Shoulders
So thankful to found this photo at your celebration of life. It was our favorite! you sent it to me at least once a year on my birthday or randomly. We were together quite a bit in high school. I'd give you rides in my red LeBaron with the top down. We went to a couple of school dances together. When you could finally drive you picked me up in your green Camry texting and driving way too fast! I'd yell at you about that all the time in fact I yelled at you all the time about stuff cause you so hard headed lol
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2021-09-13 22:28:08 Bekijk / Reageren (0)"Everywhere I'm looking now, I'm surrounded by your embrace, Baby, I can see your halo, You know you're my saving grace." Halo by Beyonce
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2021-09-13 22:24:59 Bekijk / Reageren (0)
Khurram Mohammad
As of September 13th 2021 we have raised over $4,000 for the National Suicide Help Center.
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2021-09-13 20:46:58 Bekijk / Reageren (0)Khurram Mohammad
Hana's Signature - email Khurram for JPG at kmohammad23@gmail.com
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7/9 today was Eid Al adha and I spent it with Khurram. Hana’s absence blared at me the whole time. I’m grateful my son made adaptations to help me cope. Hana and I always prayed next to each other and spent the day together. When Hana and Khurram were young we would go out and do fun things like go out to eat, camp snoopy, carnivals, circus, mall of America, movies. I’d give the kids gifts and celebrate the day. Khurram and I went out to eat and saw a movie. Our energy was low and it was a challenge to get through the day. Mine and Khurram’s life has a big hole where Hana used to be. Eid was a family day and I miss my family of Hana Khurram and myself. I’m grateful for my son. I love you Hana and I miss you more than you can ever understand. I wish you were still here with us celebrating Eid and being family together.
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