00:03This is my grandmother Zeynab. She was born in Beersheva and spent her childhood there.
00:08In her 30s, she moved to Ramla, where she lived until she passed away on April 15, 2014.
00:15I never knew her, but I often imagined the life we could have shared.
00:19Have you ever imagined how your life could be different if someone special was still with you?
00:24Today, I want to share how my life could be if my grandmother were alive.
00:28She wakes up at 5 a.m. for Fajr prayer. After praying, she sits quietly and does tasbih until 6
00:36.30 a.m.
00:37The house feels peaceful in the early morning, and sometimes I sit beside her and enjoy the silence.
00:44Later, she prepares breakfast. She never eats alone.
00:47She always invites me to sit with her because she believes that food should be shared.
00:52While we eat, she tells me stories about our ancestors and their values. Listening to her makes me feel connected
01:00to my roots.
01:01She loves baking traditional Saj bread, and she teaches me how to make it.
01:05I stand next to her while she prepares it, and she reminds me to be patient.
01:11Many people visit her during the day. They come to ask for advice or treatment.
01:15I sit quietly beside her and watch how people respect her.
01:19She speaks calmly and carefully, and everyone listens to her with attention.
01:24She uses oils, Quran recitation, and special massage techniques.
01:28By gently pressing certain points on the head, she helps reduce pain.
01:33People who suffer from headaches or migraines leave feeling better.
01:39She is also known for helping women who have difficulty getting pregnant.
01:43In the afternoon, she sits on the balcony and works on her embroidery.
01:48She decorates her white scarves with colorful beads.
01:52After her shower, she puts kohal around her eyes.
01:55She also has traditional face tattoos that were symbols of beauty in her time.
01:59Even though this is only an imagined picture, it shows how special my grandmother truly was.
02:05She was a woman of faith, patience, and strength.
02:08A woman who healed others, shared her food, and gave wise advice.
02:12Even if I never met her, her presence still lives in the stories of my family.
02:18Her love still lives in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
02:22And that is how I will always remember her.
02:25Thank you for listening.
