Comments on: My Saudi husband Meets his American Father-in-Law

By: American Bedu

American Bedu — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:34:41 +0000

Glad you enjoyed RoseCG! I think it is fair to say as well that any of us who live or have lived in the GCC region and especially Saudi tend to have families with a special interest to know what’s going on over there! (smile)

By: RoseColoredGlasses

RoseColoredGlasses — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:58:56 +0000

Great story, Carol. Your father’s relationship with your husband sounds very similar to mine. My father stood tall 6’4′ and with the booming voice could be quite intimidating. But, he loved to meet new people and was always very interested in what was happening on this side of the world.

By: American Bedu

American Bedu — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:57:18 +0000

Kristine – I can actually see my Dad saying something similar to what your husband said!

By: Kristine

Kristine — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:32:37 +0000

Great story! Mind if I share a funny one about my father and husband’s second meeting? This all happened long before we were married….My husband wanted to convey to my father that Muslims were more like Jews when it came to dietary laws, but felt more of a kinship with Christians. He said, “Muslims eat with the Jews and sleep with the Christians.” The result was a red face and a good laugh all around

By: American Bedu

American Bedu — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:54:16 +0000

Oh, thanks all for the nice comments.

My Dad and Abdullah (God rest both their souls) hit it off so well. I will have another post forthcoming on a separate experience shared between Abdullah and my Dad….stay tuned!

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 12:51 AM, Carol Fleming wrote:

> @Daisy – I could easily write a book on my father alone! He can be > attributed to giving me desire for travel! > >

By: American Bedu

American Bedu — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:51:26 +0000

@Daisy – I could easily write a book on my father alone! He can be attributed to giving me desire for travel!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:40:18 +0000

Your blog is the highlight of my day! Loved this story (and wished I could have been seated at a nearby table to eavesdrop!)

By: Jacee

Jacee — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:30:01 +0000

Carol,
Your Dad sounds like a character–Mine is the opposite; very stern type. And Abdullah took a lot in stride too. Certainly not a dull moment there.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:22:10 +0000

Hi, Carol! Cute story! Your dad so reminds me of my uncle. He used to put my hubby on the spot all the time too.

By: Daisy

Daisy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:07:22 +0000

Carol,
I am fascinated by your father! Abdullah was certainly a fine diplomat!