"Dear Mama and Baba Alhamdulillah I have you my parents who passed along unique traits to me but got experience yours right in front of own eyes as a journey that inspires me. Mama you left Chicago be mother that's not all accomplished. Although regret doing the things thought could done did enough. Through your school years put effort also valued which is more important. For me were there big sister for guidance emotional support. When I’m with can myself. really complicated knew exactly how evaluate situations. Your actions are never unnoticed. respect optimism Mama. I've admired perseverance motivates Baba. Pakistan home just study afar America think about future family mostly kids having opportunities. realized much worked hard even learn English capable learning well. you're working still always dedicated finishing anything started. Also modeled early sleep schedules encouraged it us saved Even though it's common knowledge at certain time so normalized stay up don’t feel pressured I'm resistant staying on phone. Without doubt appreciate since beginning. Both determined began starting off disability elementary no matter what improvised help needed when was rough. Other times high especially stress out asking assistance helped if busy. example taking break from work make document breaking down subjects need managing assignments or helping excel. remember felt frustrated studying exams Baba would come into room place fruits table. Fruits like pomegranate separating each every single seed enjoy something eat while less frustrated. As well telling space time take through walk least twenty minutes brings joy. wasn’t mood sometimes deep enjoyed moments outside both you. In beginning struggled till now made only because alhamdulillah. notice small large details do different phases. Covid one biggest hits struck deserted. You providing support comfort amount provision provided cured Covid. Then we taekwondo. Placing taekwondo best decision escalated confidence discipline. That taught value reality overcoming challenges faced internally externally. The spend drive five days week thank Always ensure time. started try hijab first didn’t know properly wear it. show it Wrapped around perfectly neatly. Placed smile seeing new Then perfect placed most bad days. gave colors fabric types collections had them on. Showed variety clothes modest season. graduate things. prepared start independently thanks will carry values instilled experience. Sincerely Mariyah beti"