The Feast of Will

Kamál (Perfection), 1 Mashíyyat (Will), 167 BE – Monday, September 27, 2010 about 9:23 AM Pacific Time

Mom and I attended the Feast of Mashiyyat, the Feast of Will, last night. Mom wore her hearing aid, she wanted me to take it out of her ear before we left the house, but I didn’t. Mom was a bit upset for a little while; however, she got over that once we were out of the house. Mom was interested in the traffic and the lack of wind driving to the Feast.

On the way to the nineteen-day Feast, I picked up some instant potatoes at the 99¢ Only Store. This helped to keep Mom’s mind off her hearing aid. Mom likes to watch the people in parking lots and she likes to comment on the colors of the cars she sees.

Mom didn’t read at the Feast because she doesn’t see very well. When we go to the Feast of ‘Ilm, I have to remember to put Mom’s magnifying glass in her purse. Mom uses the glass to help her read and if she has the glass with her she can read the writings if she is asked and wants to read rather then just listen.

Mom enjoyed listening to the readings last night. Mom always enjoys attending the Feast and she is always in a better mood the following day. The feeling at Feast is spiritual and tranquil. Everyone greets Mom and ask how she is doing. Mom likes to talk to people. Mom especially likes seeing young people at Feast.