Feero Xanuun Isku Diyaari The first guy just killed me... Ilin, diif, dhareer isku daray markaan fiirsanaayay... Madax xanuun aanbo ka qaaday...

^Malaha ilkahaagu ka baqay...lol... Anaga koley caafimadkiisa iyo dhimashadisa ma heyno, laakiin Allah caafiyo Mr. President...

Someone who visits Abdiaziz Gaal at his home in Rochester is likely to get a phone call later: Thank you for coming, and did you get back to the Twin Cities all right? Someone who meets him a second time is likely to get an embrace. And anyone who listens for a minute or two to his latest unlikely quest is apt to say, "How can I help?" "Once you hear from him, and see his charm, and his intellect, and his commitment, and his integrity, it's just about impossible to avoid joining with him on his journey," said Dr. Mac Baird, head of the department of family medicine and community health at the University of Minnesota Medical School. "Whatever he has, it's contagious." Gaal's mission - between helping raise his 4-year-old daughter and working full time as a social worker - is to get a few kids in his native Somalia the medical care they can't get at home. So far, he has arranged for an 11-year-old girl to have reconstructive surgery at the Mayo Clinic, five years after she was so brutally raped she needed to wear diapers. Then he got the University of Minnesota and its children's hospital to operate on a 17-year-old girl who had a tumor the size of a grapefruit growing out of her mouth. And today, he's making final arrangements for a 14-month-old boy to get surgery for a life-threatening birth defect. Never mind that his training as a "medical diplomat" is nonexistent. His secret for making things happen just may be the personal touch he brings - an approach that gives him all the power of a high-priced lobbyist and none of the sleaze. "He's very sensitive to his audience," said Ann Peterson, vice president of patient and business services for University of Minnesota Physicians, the group that managed the financial details of the doctors' services for the girl with the tumor. "If he felt like the tactic he was taking wasn't effective, he would change tactics. And he's just an incredibly polite and nice person." Gaal, 37, and his wife, Zahra, married 14 years ago when both lived in Somalia. They settled in Rochester in 1998 and rent the main level of a duplex there. They both work at the Mayo clinics; Zahra is a clinical assistant. They also keep in touch with news in their home country via the Internet. Two years ago, they heard about a 2-year-old Somali girl - about the same age then as their own daughter - who had a large tumor in her vaginal area. Someone arranged to get help from Europe, but it came too late. The toddler died. When the couple heard about Murayo Ali, a girl who suffered a physically debilitating rape at age 7, they had to act. "That's what opened our eyes to get the people helping here," Zahra said. MANY OBSTACLES The couple's connections at Mayo gave them the start they needed for the biggest hurdle: getting the commitment for free medical help for Murayo. The clinic helps a limited number of patients in significant need, when highly unusual medical expertise is required. Murayo was accepted in part because surgeons in Somalia did not have the resources and experience to help her. But even after Mayo gave the go-ahead, there were mountains to climb: Hundreds of e-mails to everyone the couple could think of. Appeals for money, for legal assistance, for political wrangling. Middle-of-the-night phone calls to East Africa, which is nine hours ahead of Central time. Gaal and his wife signed on to be Murayo's sponsors during her time in the U.S., limited by her visa to one year. He arranged for her and her father to live at the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester during her treatment. The housing is free, but the Gaals covered food, clothing and personal items, with some donations from friends and colleagues. They have no idea of the total they've spent. After several surgeries, Murayo's physical condition is excellent, her doctor said. She no longer needs diapers, and she is getting counseling for the trauma she suffered. But the experience has taken its toll on Gaal. He spent virtually all his spare time for six months just to get Murayo on Minnesota soil. She arrived in February. When everything was more or less settled, he felt jubilant - and exhausted. He wanted a break. Zahra wouldn't hear of it. He had already told her about Binti Mohamed, 17, the girl with the tumor. "She said: 'Abdi, don't ignore this. Help her,' " he recalled. GETTING RESULTS Gaal did not always feel driven to save these kids, he said. "It was not something I was born with, but something God put in me." As with Murayo, the couple heard about Mohamed through the Internet. She had a monstrous tumor growing around her lower jaw and protruding from her mouth. She wore her hijab, or head scarf, over her face to hide it. Baird, the U professor, had previously worked at Mayo. Gaal knew him there, and they had become friends. Though Baird was not directly involved in approving the university's acceptance of Mohamed's case, he put in a good word. "I introduced Abdi, at his request, to the people who are in a position to make those decisions," Baird said. "And by golly, the next thing I know, (Mohamed) has a visa, a sponsor in this country, a source of income to help their travel," Baird said, "and a young woman has her life changed in a very positive way." Doctors at the U wanted to know before they accepted the job whether Mohamed's tumor was malignant. A spreading cancer would mean her prognosis was much poorer, and she would not be a good candidate. But a biopsy came back negative: The tumor was benign. Mohamed checked into the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, and her surgery was scheduled for Nov. 8. Medical staff, including two surgeons, worked 20 hours in the operating room. "I had never operated on anything that big," said Dr. Robert Maisel, interim head of the department of otolaryngology, who had the responsibility of removing the tumor. Dr. Amy Anne Donatelli Lassig was in charge of the reconstruction, which involved breaking Mohamed's left lower leg in two places and using the piece from in between to form a new jawbone. The tumor had grown around Mohamed's jaw, pushing her lower teeth out as it grew. Using a microscope, Lassig also had to connect tiny blood vessels around the bone as part of the reconstruction. Five weeks later, Mohamed is doing well. 'GOD WAS GUIDING US' Maisel was modest about the surgeons' role. "What we did is what we do all day long," he said. "What (Gaal) did, out of Rochester, Minnesota - arranging things over two continents - is spectacular." Gaal is the first to point out that he has had plenty of help. He raves about the medical personnel, calling them his angels. Many other individuals and groups also have pitched in. A fellow Somali signed on as Mohamed's sponsor. Women from the Somali community in Minneapolis collected money at the Somali mall. Mosques took up collections. And two Minneapolis women, Abia Ali and Aisha Hussein, take turns spending the night with Mohamed in her hospital room to help provide moral support and translate. "What was a miracle was how all those people got together," Gaal said. "God was guiding us - not only me, but all those people." Mohamed's father, Jaylani Abdigarad, called Gaal "like a brother to me now," and called himself "the luckiest man on the Earth." One recent weekday, back in Rochester, Gaal joined Murayo and her father at the East African Restaurant for lunch. Gaal pays for the father and daughter to eat there every day. It is within walking distance from the Ronald McDonald House and features the spaghetti and rice that Murayo loves. During lunch, Murayo leans into Gaal, teases him, and laughs and laughs. "When I look at Murayo," Gaal said after the meal, "she has hope now." And so does he. The next child he's helping, the 14-month-old boy, has been accepted for care at Mayo. Still, much needs to be done - for him and for other children. "I put my heart at night to sleep, and in the morning I say, 'You can do it,' " Gaal said, "and just keep going." Article and How you can help!!!

Over $81,000 as a 'goodwill' gesture? They should send some of that 'goodwill' my way...After all it is around Christmas...lol

Wasn't there another thread like this a few days ago? Well, Ciid wanaagsan to all of you and your families where ever you are...

Originally posted by General Duke: As for your comments, tell me a single embessay that your fake country has? After a question like this, I don't think you should waste another word to them...You just killed it with that simple, yet full of truth question...Just watch them dance around the truth... Some of his history: -Attacked the SSDF to please Siyaad -Joined the SNF to win against the USC -Turned on SNF when he felt the moment was right -Sought Amnesty from the ICU -Back stabbed the ICU and rumored to have led Abdullahi Yusuf's personal troops against them That's one smart dude, who knows how to play his cards right if you ask me... Good on the old man...Looking SHARP...

"$18,000 for shiny white teeth." Eebas hee, ilkaha guduud mee ahaayeen...Hay... I got one word for her Kusban - RAGEEDII!!! Nacasta mexee meesha u sii fadhiday, daa jail haku go'go dee...Money from family heritage, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL...Can that family adopt me? Doqon lee iga dheh...

Originally posted by Jimcaale: Wey ku amaantay qoftaas. Yaa ku amaantaa adi? Sulekha, last I checked that's what it meant...But what can I say, waxii la rabo la iska dhaadhacsiinaa... MMA, no comment...

Qofbaan kumuranay micnaha AREEBO...May be my micno of areebo is wrong, which almost never ever happens... Areebo micneheed? When someone says "qofkaa areebo waaye" maxaa laga wadaa?

^CARAAAAAAAA, bas bas, gacan iyo lug kuu taagay...Caawa saa u socotay Snow ii keentay...Gosh, I can't believe waayaa heestaan ka dambeen jiray, and believe me you don't want to know saan lyrics ka u heesi jiray - FROM MY JEEB...lol

^Lengend, waa iiga hormartay...When I saw the avatar, I was like NOOO SHIDH...I then checked the date of the topic, since nowadayz people have been digging up 4yr old threads... NIN YAABAN, where have you been? Yaabnaan kumaqneed intaanoo dhan? Welcome back... KHALAF, I'll be the first one to buy your book...You won't know unless you try whether your book will be best seller or not...And if you dont succeed the first time, dust yourself off and try again (as Aaliyah said on her song)...

^Sheekadaas maakeentay?

Hands down, one of the better voices I've heard in a long time...Definately something I can raise my arms for...

^Nephy, xaaku bariday bariga? Any xanuun? Should come by and take you to the Dr's office...Or better yet the emergency?

^Fiiri go get the greeting cards, write them out, and distribute them...Dadkaa warkooda ka bax... 'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la'...

LG, Always wanted to say that... I wonder if the lady you are talking about listens to SWIZZ BEATZ Song IT'S ME SNITCHES in full blast with her big shades and gabasaar... I know of this lady, with NINE kids...Government housing la daganyahay, drives an eight passenger 4X4...She manages to milk close to $5000 per month from the government...Now I don't think even if she was to work two jobs she can manage $2000 per month, let alone anything close to $5000...Go on girl, milk them B******S... Note to self: this baby making process waa inaan ka qeebgalaa ASAP and milk this DAMN government, intaan iska daayo my baby is not even two yet, another baby is too early... By the end of 2010 (inshallah) I could be making close to $3000 with four kids (yes people kids in two yrs is very doable) from the comfort of my home...***Ahhhhhhh day dreams about four rugrats running around the house, wiiiq waaaaq wiiiiiq waaaaq wiiiiiiq!!!

^Kab xiimeyso isha agteeda DHAAAASH...

^Maskiin sanidaa...Hadaa aqoon xataa, tell him what he wants to hear...Waa ina hebel hebel waaye, Sanaag xafadaas uu ka dagaan, waa ina adeerkey...lol

^Who said ciyaalka ma rafaadsano ama looma jeedo iney rafaadsan yihiin? I just happened to notice out of the six pics you posted only two are without scars...Hay...Indhaha maa la iska xiraa... Care to share what you thought about life after seeing their smiles?

Layzie, inaa oysid wax yar kaaga dhow ma istiri...Sheegee shan Dh**so ka dabagee...Hay... SNITCHING aa? Every one steals from this government one way or the other from people on Walfare to the Prime Minister...Leave her be, wah...Hadii kale orodoo nin meesha ka keenso, manage to get pregnant every year, drop babies like hot potatoes, ninka ha sheegan, go on walfare and Voilà ayuutadaada gal, van cusub gado, lacag back home udir, dahab gado, iyo wixii kale oo rabtid...And hadee kaa qabato, bisha labaatankeeda lacagta baby bonuska, marduufkaaga jaadka ah ku tuuro...Kix Kix Kix Kix... Believe me walfare mongers should be the least of your worries when it comes to where your tax dollars are spent... :eek:

^LOOOOOOL, ee wiilka amaa dishaa hee...LOOOOL...UL makuu keenaa...

KA CHING, KA CHING!!! Sue their little behind...Biri taqtarka aad, xanuun xalay ma seexan, feeraha xanuun, madaxa xanuun, dhabarka xanuun, ilkaha xanuun, timaha xanuun, cidiyaha xanuun...Naa meelkasto sheego... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL@Afgambow udhacay...Ilaahaa meeshaa i joojin, qosol dartiis anaaba ambulance la iigu wicilahaa...MAC SONKOR CALEEN SHAAX inaa kuftay...Kix kix kix kix kix kix...

^Bisinka, yaa kuugu dhuusay? Isn't it too early to fart anyway? Poor Che...

^War iga leexi af dulaaqaan aa la ordoysid...Ilko jajab macalin hindi...

^Acuudubilaah, saaka yaa saan kaaga xanaajiyay...What's up with the violence? EASY... Yaawaye kan ama tan ku dhibtay, beerkaan ka cakiseenaa...Goobasho.com