Journey from 'Taraqi Pazeer' to 'Taraqi Yaafta'..

Baba keeps saying this to me and my siblings that now is the time to put all your efforts and work harder. He keeps telling us, "baba, we are in the 'taraqi pazeer' situation, when we will become 'taraqi yafta', then the whole world will be under your feet." 

He always motivates us and makes us believe that all our dreams will come true one day! He prays all the time for us and keeps saying loudly that all these world tours, the luxuries, the vacations will one day be so easy for us to manage and afford, then we will say to ourselves, "so, this was the world tour!" He tries to bring the best in us when we are feeling down.

Not only Baba, Ammi also tries to lessen our burden by doing our little things like washing our clothes (when we are tired and don't have enough time and energy to manage our wordrobe). The best thing about my parents, and especially baba, which I admire the most is that he knows about the mood swings, the good feelings, the anger and the depression mode of each one of us (We are 5 siblings and our personalities and natures are poles apart). 

I don't know how parents keep a balance in making their children feel that they are only theirs. They make each one of us believe that they have their trust in us, they are there, holding us tightly, standing strong! And no matter what strikes them, with full negativity, they never show it to us. 

I don't know about others' parents, but our Ammi and Baba always listen to what we have to say and share with them. Their presence in our lives makes us feel less burdened, lighter and more comfortable in being us and being ourselves! They are the backbone of the family, both of them!

Dear Ammi and Baba, 

I don't know whether you will read this or not, but I want you to know that I love you both the most. I can't think of a better best friend than both of you. May Allah bless you both with great health, happiness and peace. Ameen sum ameen. 

Yours only,

Heer