Oh my god. I am speechless, and so so so so grateful that I got to know people like you. I JUST knew that the internet started working again, and the first thing I went to was 365, to find your beautiful comments. I was planning on replying to each and everyone of you, but then I saw this http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/3726/please-support-the-brave-egyptians
and http://365project.org/discuss/general/3646/pray-for-dalia-elmaghraby-and-eqypt
and I am seriously speechless!
Things have been CRAZY here. I don't even know how I am still sane. aha
First it was all about safe protesting,
Then, things were burnt, and thousands of criminals were let out.
And they started robbing houses, and burning houses, and things got out of control since there were no policemen or anything. My friend's house got burnt and she now lives with her grandparents, and a lot of people got robbed.
In the resort I live in, all of the men and boys got out with their dogs and weapons to protect us,and they're going on shifts until now, and they said if anything happened one man would horn and all others would continuously to let us know that there is something so as not to go out.
There were many false alarms, and every time there was a false alarm I freaked out.
I was ready to lose my house. I had it all planned in mind. If they came to our place, I am going to hide my valuable things in my clothes, I am going to take my family, and we're going to leave the house. Because they killed people who stood in their way.
I've been spending the last few days sleeping with my clothes on, with my bag beside me, ready for anything to happen.
The criminals, most of them were professionals, and some were supposed to be executed.
So far nothing happened to my family and I, but we're still not fully safe. Men are still going on shifts, we still sleep with weapons beside us, but I think that things are finally getting better.
I've just seen the pictures supporting us Egyptians, oh my god guys, this is amazing. Thank you so much.
Thankyou so much for all of your prayers, and your support, you have no idea how much that made my day. THANK YOU!
UPDATE : Just when we thought that things are getting better, we realize that things are actually getting worse! The people who want Mubarak are now fighting against the people who DON'T want Mubarak, and I am afraid this is going to lead to a civil war. Ah, enough is enough. I think they should just go back to their houses.
Oh my word, that sounds terrifying! I am sooo glad you're all safe, but I just wish it didn't have to have happened at all... We've all been worried for you and the other Egyptian 365ers, but I don't know if any of us knew how bad it was really. Do you know how the others are? Heba and all of them?
oh! Dalia! this is terrible. nothing like we see or read in media, in France at least. Hope you, your family and loves will be all fine. Send you the best support I can and thank you for giving us news. Like many others I'm thinking of you very often because what happens in your country hits the headlines and you're the only Egyptian I know... Is this post means the internet is back? we heard it been shuty down?
Courage Dalia, bises
I am glad to hear that you are okay, sorry about your friend and all that you've had to go through. Praying that things will all be taken care of soon.
Oh, such a relief to see your post! I know you are going through an awful time. Continued prayers for all affected by the turbulence in Egypt ~ especially you, Dalia, ~ and Salma and Heba. Stay safe and keep us updated as you can.
@daliadestructo It sounds absolutely terrifying. Just glad that you have come through and we will be keen to know how things go. So sorry you went through all that and I hope that your country will now be able to secure some of the demands being made for greater democracy. So sorry for your friend. You and your family, take care.
Dalia, I can't even imagine. I just read this to my daughters, as it's history in the making and your post puts it all into a personal perspective for them. (Both have loved your photos since I started this Project.) Our best thoughts are with you that you will continue to be unharmed and things will move along peacefully and quickly.
I'm so glad you've been staying safe Dalia, I've thought of you every time I've seen the news of what's happening. Thanks for checking in with us and letting us know what's happening with you. Simply terrifying. Please continue to stay safe :)
Dalia, I am really so happy you are back. Can´t imagine what is to be in a situation like this.
Hope everything ends very soon. Best wishes from Brazil. Take care.
Reading your report is heartbreaking - so hoping that the signs carry on being good for a peaceful resolution to all this and one that meets the needs and hopes of all Egyptian people. There's nothing like a first-hand report to bring the news home to you. Keep safe.
Dalia, I got tears in my eyes as I read through this... I am very glad to hear you are alright, very intense days! Hope things continue to go well for your family and you!
Dalia, I am so relieved to hear from you. I just cannot imagine how terrifying this has been (and still is) for you, your family and friends. All we can do is continue to pray that this situation will come to a peaceful resolution and very soon. I know you may not be able to stay in touch regularly with us, but do use the discussion board rather than try to reply to each of us as that would take you forever as your support system has grown and grown since last week as more and more 365ers watched the news and wanted to let you know they care :-) We love you. Be safe, brave girl. Hugs. Karen
My heart goes out to you and your family. As unbelievable as your words seem... knowing it is incredibly real brings me to tears. Please know you have millions of people keeping you and the rest of your country in their prayers. Many hugs and a lot of love to you!
Oh Dalia, thank you for the update. My heart breaks for you and your family and I truly hope that a peaceful resolution will be reached quickly. The fear you describe is so real and I pray you and your family and community are able to remain safe. Looting, robbing and violence only make these intense situations worse. Stay Strong! Much love
Wow!!! How much we take for granted when we don't feel threatened. Please know we are here, even if only to bounce things off of. I pray things get under control very soon for the whole country and the people come out of this stronger and more determined to lead peaceful and productive lives.
Agree with Dalia what we see the last days we never imagine ...every one searching for any kind of weapon to protect himself if we face any attack mens stay all the night in the streets all in his area
generally the matter now is not good completely I think people must stop the demonstrations and wait for some time because what is going now will lead to more destruction and may be to a catastrophe
I really touched by your feeling my dear friends
Welcome back Dalia! Everyone has been so worried, and many prayers have been sent out, and apparently answered since you're still here. We'll continuing praying for your safety and for a quick end to the mess you're dealing with. I'll also say prayers for your friend who lost her home. Take care of yourself!
Dalia: Thank you for letting us in the tangible, humane part of this process. I truly hope you will rest united as a people. Unity is key in moments like these. Watching U.S. news chains yesterday, I am afraid civil unrest may be an incentive used by superpowers to intervene in your country during the next months. Please be safe and know that the international community is watching and sending more prayers that way. -Mexico City
Wow, just wow! What a scary situation! I will definitely keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Nobody should have to go through that, especially in this day and age!
OMG...i had no idea those details....that is sooo scary and crazy and seems out of control....Damn...please continue to stay safe and take care of yourself and your family until they get some sort of control. SOrry to hear about your friend and all the others who have been hurt by this. Keep in touch and keep us posted...i will be thinking about you and your family every day.
dalia--i've been worried about you for days. so thankful that you are safe--i can't imagine how terrifying it must be! praying for you, and for an end to the chaos.
@daliadestructo oh that is very terrifying. i pray that you & your family & the many civilian egyptians who were & are being affected by this conflict will be able to go through this safely. my heart pours out to you & to the filipino community in egypt.
Hi Dalia - thanks so much for giving us all here on 365 a clearer idea of what's happening. You have tremendous courage amid an extraordinarily terrifying and uncontrollable momentum towards violence. thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ah my friend I have been worried about you every day, and am so relieved to hear that you are ok!! I will continue to pray for your safety, and for the return of peace to your country!! Thank you for letting us know that you are ok. Stay safe Lovely!!
ohhh my wordd. Dalia, I am praying for you too. I'm so sorry you have to live like this!! I'm happy that you are okay right now and hope it stays that way. Things will get better, just give it more time. HUGGS!!!!!!!
Holy cow! I hope you and your family remain safe and that things get back to normal and that these issues can be resolved peacefully. Good luck and keep us posted.
Dalia I'm so afraid for you and all of the good people of Egypt. Please post when you can so we know you are ok. We are all thinking of you. Stay strong. Big Hug.
my daughter just arrived home last night from living in Cairo since June2010. so glad to have her safely here, but she is so so sad to leave everyone back in Cairo and concerned about their safety.
she really really wants to go back when it is safe.
praying for all of the people there and knowing it is frightening just not knowing what will happen next.
thinking of you Dalia. praying for you too.
Dahlia, please be safe. I truly cannot imagine the fear of needing to sleep with your clothes on, weapon at your side. We are all thinking of you, and hoping that people will come to their sences and get this worked out. So glad you are still OK.
Please use some preventive measures also. At night, turn out lights that are behind you. Keep curtains closed. Set up some type of alerting device on your doors so you will feel safe while you get the rest you need. These devices can be made out of house items.
I will continue to pray for you and your friends.
wow! Things are really crazy! Praying for you! Hopefully the insanity will stop and people will go back to their houses! You are constantly in our thoughts, Dalia! Stay safe!
Ohh dear lord, I hope you stay safe. We have been glued to SKY news here all day, it is horrendous. Throwing stones and fire bombs at each other while tanks are just sat there in the middle of it all. It is scary to watch let alone live through it.
I hope you, your friends and family stay safe. Thinking of you from Scotland UK xXx
This is just crazy! I've been watching coverage since everything started, but nothing mentions what you've said. I hope you, your family, and your friends continue to be safe.
Wow... I'm glad that you've been able to communicate, Dalia. I will certainly continue to keep you and all of Egypt in my prayers. Be careful. Be safe. Know that you are loved.
Dalia - this thread in itself would make great international news. Your story might help bring a very personal perspective. Do you want me to notify press? I would just send them this link - (which is anyway in the public domain) but your story is very special and as people say, we haven't heard it. Only if you think it would help.
Happy to see you are OK and that you and your countrymen have restored access to the internet. Wishing you all peace and safety and a better future soon.
Praying the Lord's protection on you and your family, your community. Trust in the Lord, He is watching over you. You have a lot of prayers on your behave. He hears our cries. Keep in touch when you can. :-)
I wish so much for you and your family to be safe. This sounds so scary, and I could not imagine how it must really be for you. Please know that my heart goes out to you, your family, and all the other Egyptians who are struggling to stay safe during these tumultuous and turbulent times. May peace be with you always!
Thank you for getting back to us with the news and STAY SAFE and hang on in there. I have just heard from another friend who is in the thick of it but says she feels safe as she has two army vehicles outside her house.
Dalia, I am sorry you are having such a difficult time. You, your family and everyone in Eygpt are contiunually in my thoughts. I hope you are able to stay safe.
Good to hear from you and I am sorry for all you are going over. Hopefully things will be in control and peace and order ( another order) will take over.
So glad to hear that you're okay. I can't begin to imagine what it's like. From the comfort of my sofa I watch the news and follow it on the internet from my safe office. It all makes me feel so helpless...your life-threatening situation, the cyclone in Australia, even the snow storms here in the U.S.
My thoughts are with you and please let me know if there is anything I can do.
@daliadestructo stay safe. We havent' been getting very much on the news here in queensland (since it's full of flood and now cyclone news) but we've been following it a bit online. It's nice to hear personal accounts. I hope it calms down soon.
I think I'd be torn between wanting to get photos, and knowing it might not be the best thing to do with the fighting
Dalia, thank you for your post, it is good to hear you are OK, though I still pray that you, your family and friends are safe. The details you've posted sound terrifying, and like others have said, not what is being reported on well, not in the UK anyway! Big virtual hugs to you all. Cx
I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through. We’re glued to our televisions watching things unfold. I hope you and your family stay safe and this gets resolved soon. My heart breaks for all of you.
Seem to be a little craziness around the world these days. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and you family Dalia. Stay safe! Hope all the unrest ends soon.
Dalia, I have always enjoyed your creative photos and interesting comments. I know a bright light like you will not be darkened by these events. I hope that good will and freedom when out for you. Be careful and take care of your precious life.
Please stay safe and know that we from all around the world are thinking and praying for you. We need peace, no more fighting and killing. Please be safe.
Wow, reading your story....gave me chills...it really put into perspective the mood and how you all are feeling. I am so sorry this is happening. What is scary is all this fighting is over one man! I can't even wrap my mind around why humans are acting so violently over one man! I am so happy to hear you are ok! Please keep us posted! You are in my thoughts & prayers!!!!!
@daliadestructo Dear Dalia, we cannot comprehend what is really happening when we only see the news items that are shows or press releases, and no one knows what atrosocities are being or will be done under cover of this calamity. I like what 'sarasdadand mom ' wrote about your personal safety. I will lift you and your loved ones and family up to" my God that He will Protect you with His Mantle of Precious Blood, and will bring you all through this time of terror without injury or pain. " I will continue to place you in His hands each night when I say Prayers for my family and friends on my Prayer List. May God Bless you and Protect you and you family & friends.
Wonderful to read you're ok Dalia, it's so difficult to fully take in what's happening and how it strikes each one of you! Hope for you're sake this ends and that everyone comes to their senses, to solve the problems without violence! We keep thinking of you!
Oh my god! this is far too scary! I really feel for you, can't imagine myself in that situation.. but one need be brave i guess.. hope everything gets better! I'll keep you in my mind and send you positive vibrations.
You have painted a much different picture than we are seeing in the media. My heart aches for you and your country. Be safe, keep us updated. Positive thoughts and energy sent your way.
Hi Dalia
Just found this really inspiring story of one of many people that have been trying to help Egyptians overcome the communications cut. In our own way, that was what we were trying here on 365. Maybe you can pass this link on, though it's Aljazeera so your connection might be cut to that, along with BBC. http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2011/02/201122123021363973.html
Dalia, stay strong! I will continue to keep you in my prayers. I have a cousin who is over there studying Arabic and I am concerned for the both of you. Trust and believe!
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Oh my word, that sounds terrifying! I am sooo glad you're all safe, but I just wish it didn't have to have happened at all... We've all been worried for you and the other Egyptian 365ers, but I don't know if any of us knew how bad it was really. Do you know how the others are? Heba and all of them?
Courage Dalia, bises
I second Dalia. Your prayers and support have been AMAZING! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm glad you're OK Dalia, shame about your friend's house :(
Hope everything ends very soon. Best wishes from Brazil. Take care.
i'll keep you in my thoughts xx
generally the matter now is not good completely I think people must stop the demonstrations and wait for some time because what is going now will lead to more destruction and may be to a catastrophe
I really touched by your feeling my dear friends
Mohab has also posted.
We continue to hold you all in our prayers.x
she really really wants to go back when it is safe.
praying for all of the people there and knowing it is frightening just not knowing what will happen next.
thinking of you Dalia. praying for you too.
I will continue to pray for you and your friends.
I hope you, your friends and family stay safe. Thinking of you from Scotland UK xXx
My thoughts are with you and please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Stay safe, Dalia... And let me know, if you want to talk at all, OK? :)
I think I'd be torn between wanting to get photos, and knowing it might not be the best thing to do with the fighting
Just found this really inspiring story of one of many people that have been trying to help Egyptians overcome the communications cut. In our own way, that was what we were trying here on 365. Maybe you can pass this link on, though it's Aljazeera so your connection might be cut to that, along with BBC. http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2011/02/201122123021363973.html
Though I think they knew the risk they were taking, this is for Mohab and Sherif too...@almohab and @swagih Anyway, I hope you find this article of use.
They're starting to free them,or so I heard.