My inspiration - My Abba

The most frequently asked question to my parents is "Don't you have a son?" Or "You have only two daughters? 

Well, I used to really get angry when people used to ask such questions with my parents. Many times my mother used to feel sad but my dad used to answer them confidently. " " "My daughters are no less than sons. They are my pride." Though the answer was simple but it was deep.

When I got the rank in my B.ed examination, my dad was the happiest one. He had tears in his eyes. I still remember those words which he told me -" You have made me proud today. I wish everyone has a daughter like you." That day I cried out of joy.

I got my first job. It was indeed a special moment because I was the first female in our family to study that far and secure a job. This was possible only because of my parents support. My dad is my inspiration. People told him many things - 

" Why are you investing on a girl's education? Save money for their marriage."

"What's the use of such an education when all she will do is marry and look after the household?"

But my dad never paid any heed. He stood like a rock and supported me for everything. 

I got married but I wasn't very lucky in that case. My in laws were narrow minded and greedy. They started abusing me and when I couldn't take it any longer I came back to my home. My dad was the first one to welcome me with open arms. Again people started taunting and blaming me. But he stood right beside me. He held my hands and showed me the right path. He became my umbrella. I can never thank Allah enough for giving me such a father. 

You are and will always be my inspiration Abba! I hope to follow your path and bring up my children in the same manner as you did. I think that would be the least which I can do for you.