Dear son,

When you were born, it was the most happiest day in my life. I always wanted a brother who would protect me, annoy me and correct me. But, maybe I wasn't lucky enough to have one. I didn't want my daughter to ever be deprived of that. In every prayer, I used to ask Allah to bless me with a son and a brother for my daughter. As you started growing up, we had our share of ups and downs in our relationship. I realised that I needed to act like a friend with you rather than a demanding and commanding mother. I always had this dream of seeing you as a successful lawyer. I wanted you to fight for the rights of woman and serve justice to whoever was right. The day you graduated was one of the memorable days of my life. I was proud when you spoke about how I inspired you in every step of your life. What else does a mother need when she hears such words? It felt like I have achieved the greatest milestone in my life. As you are walking down the aisle today, my eyes are wet ...