Saturday, November 14, 2009

Tonight’s post is dedicated to a shelter. Probably the gentlest and strongest person I have known in my life; his life was a constant struggle, battling a disease he was destined to lose against. Yet he kept fighting, showing his normal demeanor to the world and concealing whatever fears he had. It was part of his job to inspire people in order to reach greater heights of their potential. I met him last a week or so before leaving for states. I know that I am always going to regret not giving another visit before leaving, knowing that I will never be able to see him or talk to him in this life again.

I know that I shall always look up at his example; difficult to follow it may be……he is the one person who has probably inspired me the most as a teacher. Uncle Zaeem, you may well be gone to this world but you will always live on in our hearts. I shall always remember you as a shelter you were…..and the way you believed in me when many others would have doubted. You will be sorely missed….