This Ramadan 2008

I am eternally grateful for so many things in my life, and I feel that I cannot compare myself to any other human being for it.

I have definitely asked for the simple things in life, but some of the most important ones that I rank as high is the wonderful parents that I have who are constantly adapting their views in my culture for their children. Even though they still have a long way to go (sorry, had to add that), without their support I could never have been able to pursue what I have done so far.

I also must thank Allah for giving me such beautiful, close friends in my life. New ones, old ones, rekindled ones....they are few but extraordinary. I could not have found them on my own without Him.

I am deeply indebted to Allah for giving me a chance at medical school. And not just giving me a chance but a second chance. How could I ever take such a thing I prayed about for granted?

No hardship or burden is too great for any person to bear, but at the same time I must constantly ask Him for His help. And I hope that whatever occurs in the future will be good for the people around me as well. And I hope that whatever I ask for in the future will still be accepted by Him. Ameen.

I needed to put that out there today.