Comments on: In Memory of Hilda Barakat http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/ dedicated to educating youth in Arabic language, arts, and culture Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:28:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Keira and Reema Barakat Norford http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Keira and Reema Barakat Norford Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:57:25 +0000 http://albustanseeds.org/?p=2354#comment-223 Tati always loved the world and cheered everyone up all the time, reassuring them that everything would turn out fine and giving them the best hug. She always wore a smile. Everytime I saw her, she would tell me wonderful stories from her childhood and help me with my French and Arabic. Her calming voice will always remain in all of her friend's and family's minds. Now, we all miss our Tati and become sad when we look at pictures of her, but we will always remember her. We'll miss you, Tati. Reema and Keira Tati always loved the world and cheered everyone up all the time, reassuring them that everything would turn out fine and giving them the best hug. She always wore a smile. Everytime I saw her, she would tell me wonderful stories from her childhood and help me with my French and Arabic. Her calming voice will always remain in all of her friend’s and family’s minds. Now, we all miss our Tati and become sad when we look at pictures of her, but we will always remember her. We’ll miss you, Tati. Reema and Keira

]]> By: Sabrina Barakat http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Sabrina Barakat Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:48:08 +0000 http://albustanseeds.org/?p=2354#comment-222 I really miss my Tati, she was a gentle and kind grandmother. She thought family was everything thats why I saw my family every week. She cared about everyone, never forgeting anything. I miss her so much, she called me everyday to see how I was doing. If everyone in the entire world met her, then she would have more than a million friends. We all love you Tati, the world misses you.... Love Sabrina I really miss my Tati, she was a gentle and kind grandmother. She thought family was everything thats why I saw my family every week. She cared about everyone, never forgeting anything. I miss her so much, she called me everyday to see how I was doing. If everyone in the entire world met her, then she would have more than a million friends. We all love you Tati, the world misses you…. Love Sabrina

]]> By: Suzan Muaddi http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/comment-page-1/#comment-221 Suzan Muaddi Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:15:32 +0000 http://albustanseeds.org/?p=2354#comment-221 I am so sorry to hear this sad news about Mrs. Barakat, I knew her & Dr. Adel through the Philadelphia ADC chapter; they were an active board members along with their daughter Lamia. They were so full of energy & knowledge they couldn’t do enough to help… Hilda was sweet & elegant lady who expressed her thoughts and opinions in way that got everyone’s attention, she was proud of her heritage, her family & her community! Once I had met Hilda at one of the Arab American activities here in Philadelphia years after they had resigned from the board due to their travel, we were talking about our kids & I had mentioned that my son is planning to do an internship in Bethlehem (her town) for the summer; she quickly interrupted me and offered me her brother’s phone number just in case my son needed help while being there … this is the Hilda I know & sure to miss! My deepest sympathy to her family & may her memory be eternal, ???? ?????? I am so sorry to hear this sad news about Mrs. Barakat, I knew her & Dr. Adel through the Philadelphia ADC chapter; they were an active board members along with their daughter Lamia.
They were so full of energy & knowledge they couldn’t do enough to help… Hilda was sweet & elegant lady who expressed her thoughts and opinions in way that got everyone’s attention, she was proud of her heritage, her family & her community!
Once I had met Hilda at one of the Arab American activities here in Philadelphia years after they had resigned from the board due to their travel, we were talking about our kids & I had mentioned that my son is planning to do an internship in Bethlehem (her town) for the summer; she quickly interrupted me and offered me her brother’s phone number just in case my son needed help while being there … this is the Hilda I know & sure to miss!
My deepest sympathy to her family & may her memory be eternal,
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]]> By: Nabila Hilmi Pedigo http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Nabila Hilmi Pedigo Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:24:56 +0000 http://albustanseeds.org/?p=2354#comment-217 Hilda's brother wrote; Hilda "will never be forgotten , and will always be rememberred by all the hearts she touched", How true. Hilda's simplicity, grace and creativity, her openness and kindness touched us deeply from the first time we met. Jim, my husband, and I met Adel and Hilda in 2000 at the exhibition "Ahlan wa Sahlan! Welcome to our Home! Philadelphia's Arab Americans" at the Balch Institute in Philadelphia. Adel 's work was exhibited, and Hilda, so humble, did not even mention that she is also an artist. We discovered her talent at our first visit to their lovely home. A great talent indeed and so diverse. Always giving and in so many different ways, Hilda, you live in our hearts and in our thoughts and will always be there. Adel, we think of you always and pray that you find peace and serenity and that you will always be surrounded by your loving family and friends. Thank you Hazami for giving us the chance to share some of our thoughts. We are deeply grateful to you. Hilda’s brother wrote; Hilda “will never be forgotten , and will always be rememberred by all the hearts she touched”, How true. Hilda’s simplicity, grace and creativity, her openness and kindness touched us deeply from the first time we met. Jim, my husband, and I met Adel and Hilda in 2000 at the exhibition “Ahlan wa Sahlan! Welcome to our Home! Philadelphia’s Arab Americans” at the Balch Institute in Philadelphia. Adel ‘s work was exhibited, and Hilda, so humble, did not even mention that she is also an artist. We discovered her talent at our first visit to their lovely home. A great talent indeed and so diverse.

Always giving and in so many different ways, Hilda, you live in our hearts and in our thoughts and will always be there.
Adel, we think of you always and pray that you find peace and serenity and that you will always be surrounded by your loving family and friends.

Thank you Hazami for giving us the chance to share some of our thoughts. We are deeply grateful to you.

]]> By: Samir John Batarseh http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Samir John Batarseh Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:10:15 +0000 http://albustanseeds.org/?p=2354#comment-216 My sister Hilda has joined our mother Helen;now they are both in heaven . Hilda enjoyed life to the utmost , and in so doing she enriched the lives of her family and everybody arround her . She will never be forgotten , and will always be rememberred by all the hearts she touched . My sister Hilda has joined our mother Helen;now they are both in heaven . Hilda enjoyed life to the utmost , and in so doing she enriched the lives of her family and everybody arround her . She will never be forgotten , and will always be rememberred by all the hearts she touched .

]]> By: Leila Buck http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Leila Buck Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:35:03 +0000 http://albustanseeds.org/?p=2354#comment-209 Dear Lamia, Keira, Laila and Reema and all the wonderful Barakat family: I am so so sorry to hear of Mrs. Barakat's passing. One of my favorite memories from teaching at Al-Bustan camp were the days she spent in my classes, sharing her stories of her life from Palestine to the U.S. Her sense of humor, storytelling abilities, honesty and openness about what she survived were inspiring and deeply moving to my students. Her life inspired several of the scenes we performed at last year's camp, and even the most reticent teens were moved to tears by what they heard in her voice and memories. My heart goes out to your whole family with a memory of the strength, love, warmth and spirit that Mrs. Barakat embodied for us all. Sending you all healing energy in this difficult time, Leila Dear Lamia, Keira, Laila and Reema and all the wonderful Barakat family:
I am so so sorry to hear of Mrs. Barakat’s passing. One of my favorite memories from teaching at Al-Bustan camp were the days she spent in my classes, sharing her stories of her life from Palestine to the U.S. Her sense of humor, storytelling abilities, honesty and openness about what she survived were inspiring and deeply moving to my students. Her life inspired several of the scenes we performed at last year’s camp, and even the most reticent teens were moved to tears by what they heard in her voice and memories.
My heart goes out to your whole family with a memory of the strength, love, warmth and spirit that Mrs. Barakat embodied for us all.
Sending you all healing energy in this difficult time,
Leila

]]> By: Nahid Abunama-Elgadi http://albustanseeds.org/2009/09/in-memory-of-hilda-barakat/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Nahid Abunama-Elgadi Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:35:31 +0000 http://albustanseeds.org/?p=2354#comment-207 Dear Barakat Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Hilda Barakat was an amazing woman who projected kindness with every word she said. She touched the souls of many with her giving heart and resilient spirit. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet and listen to the stories of this wonderful human being. Your family is a powerful collective and I wish you all strength in these difficult times. My thoughts and love are always with you. Regards, Nahid Abunama-Elgadi Dear Barakat Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Hilda Barakat was an amazing woman who projected kindness with every word she said. She touched the souls of many with her giving heart and resilient spirit. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet and listen to the stories of this wonderful human being. Your family is a powerful collective and I wish you all strength in these difficult times.

My thoughts and love are always with you.

Regards,
Nahid Abunama-Elgadi

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