My darling son,

How I wish I could Skype with you. It's really heartbreaking when I think that you probably don't even know what your mother looks like. Do you know my name Ali Mahdi? Do you know that I love to paint, but that I have lost inspiration to paint or to write poetry because of the anxiety I feel when I constantly miss you?

I still remember last  year, when we spoke briefly and I had asked you to go online on Skype .... I remember I put on my red hijab because I was so happy that I was going to see you. I waited for three hours... I imagine, your father didn't allow you.......

It's alright my love. Allah will give us many chances very soon to bond, Insha'Allah. I have full faith in my Beloved.

Love,
Mama.