Feeling Less Alone

I went to Arabic class today. It was our 2nd to last class. We all want OASIS to continue the classes next term. So does Hussein. We also want the classes to be twice a week, 4 hours rather than 2 hours. How else will we learn? Hussein looked at me when he came in and said, you look very nice today. I was wearing my veil and a tunic dress, slacks, and a long-sleeved long red sweater. Florine loved my Sketchers. Ralph brought Middle Eastern pastries. We may go over to Jerusalem restaurant next week and celebrate the end of the term.
At the end of class, Hussein said, do you want to tell me why you are dressed so nice? So I did. We had a nice chat. I told him the whole story, and he was really encouraging to me about adopting Islam. He said if I needed to talk or if I wanted to go to the mosque he goes to, or felt alone, to call him or email him. He gave me his phone numbers and email and really was great in making me feel that things were going to be okay. He attends a mosque over by Ingram Mall, near to where he lives. This week is The Prophet's birthday, so there will be a lot of people in attendance.
I will email him tonight and thank him for making me feel less anxious about things. The funny thing was that I picked up Cassie at school and she didn't say anything about how I was dressed. Not a thing. Didn't phase her in the least. Good old Cassie. I love her.