umma and appa, thank you for all you have done for me during my 21 years of precious life that has been given to me.
in this day and age, it really is easy to neglect the hardworking feats that our parents go through for us. being home recently really made me open my eyes to that fact of how my mother knows me better than i know myself. she reminds me of how she had carried me for 9 months and that i am naive in not knowing this simple truth- she knows my thoughts and how i feel. it’s a bit scary. but back to my point, give thanks to your mom and dad, because without them, you would be nothing. respect them and show them as much love as you can, because it gives them a sense of achievement in that they have been able to give you a wide array of opportunities in order to live the best and fullest life possible. a parent wants nothing but the best for their child.
to my own umma and appa, i know the past couple of years have been hard, with trials and tribulations that have put us in uncontrollable situations—from having to not worry about money at all, to being frugal in every way, from moving place to place, i know its hard. you wont let me work a single day during the school year so i can focus on my school work, in order to be the best in all that i do and be at the top of the competition. i know, and i am so sorry for not having enough heart to persevere and try 100% as you two. but i am reminded every day of your constant love no matter what i do.
so i shall end with this verse,
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.




