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Mahmoud Al Maselmeh and his family, wife Ibtehal, daughter Heba, 9, sons Barra, 7 and Mohammed, 4 are settling into their new home in Larry Uteck Area. The move took place on Feb 3rd and 4th, the weekend of the 1st major snowstorm in Halifax.
Wesam rented a truck late Friday afternoon and he, his father and his friend Mohammed, spent the evening driving around Halifax picking up all the donated furniture that folks were holding for us. Then on Saturday, they had to make one more pickup downtown in the height of the storm then drive out to Larry Uteck. Wesam and crew managed to pack up the truck, drive it through that horrible storm and then unpack. Talk about an initiation to a Canadian winter. Ibtehal, along with Wesam's mother and sister were there to unpack all the boxes and a bags and put everything away.
The family is very happy to be in their own space and are so very grateful and appreciative of all the support they have received from Saint Andrew's and the community. They want to thank everyone for the donations and help they have received. They feel very welcomed to their new country.
Now that they are settled the children have started school which is a very short walk from their home. Little Mohammed is not very happy with school. He was registered for pre-primary and went for a few days but it is too much for him right now, so they have decided to keep him home for the time being.
The committee is very thankful for all the assistance we received from the congregation and the wider community. It would not have been possible to pull this move together so quickly without all your help and donations. We are very grateful for your ongoing interest and support of the Al Masalemeh family.
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