MY FAMILY - Fernanda B. Daoud

MOM and DAD

My mom is Ceida (Arabic name "Saida" meaning Happy) was born on Nov, 28 1950.

She has been the foundation of our family. She has never worked since getting married

to dedicate herself entirely to the family. I came first, then my sister Renata e my little

brother Paulo Eduardo (Lico). Mom's origin are The Moors and I am proud to say I have

a Middle eastern blood.

My dad is Paulo (in memoriam) was born on Dec, 31 1944 and passed away on May,16 2005.

He was a very successful judge. He started as a Family judge and then became a Criminal till

he retired. Dad is 100% Portuguese descendent from the Madeira Island in Portugal.

Dad got sick in 2003 of a liver condition that later on developed into a cancer; things progressed

really fast, he stroked then had a massive heart attack. ** I miss him very much **

MY SIBLINGS

My sister Renata was born in August, 5 1973. She is also graduated in Law but did not follow

career; she married Adauto in 2005 and now have the most beautiful baby girl Maria Eduarda.

My brother Paulo whom we kindly call Lico was born on July,04 1977. He graduated in Tourism and

Business Relations and now is a successful owner of  VITTAMINA a health and organic restaurant.

He is engaged to an amazing young lady Paula who is a Chef and they intend to get married soon.

MY HUSBAND

My husband Sherif is the best gift I have received in life. He was born in Egypt and is all what I have

dreamed of. He was born on Feb, 21 1955 and is a doctor on the same hospital I work for. We have

been together for 11 years(Oct,24). Every Day is a learning experience and I am very thankful for.