There have been many hardships that I have seen Amir jan face in his lifetime. I have seen him develop, and learned of him witnessing a terrible act and not attempting to stop it. I have seen his insomnia, developed in him because of that fateful day. I can still recall the long and difficult journey that he and Baba made, and after hearing from them and learning that this trip took almost 3 months to transition from Afghanistan to America, my heart truly goes out to him. However, it must be realized that Amir is not done growing and still has much to do. I have just finished talking to Amir and Baba, and have seen how they have changed since going to America. Thanks to your last reply to my blog, I learned that you are living in Fremont, California, and I have to wonder how this living condition has affected you and has possibly changed you from the way that you used to be in Afghanistan. I am personally hoping that one day you will return to Kabul, and come back to the house that you have left me to take care of in your absence (which I have no problems in doing). Without you, this house has felt very empty for a long time, and I think that you both, Amir and Baba, feel empty without this house you used to live in and your home country of Afghanistan.
I think that all will be pleased to know that I have located Hassan, and found that he has a wife, and is still strongly questioning about you. I have also found out that he can read and write, opening the door for possible communication with him. I also told Hassan about your father’s passing, bless his soul, and this has helped change the mind of Hassan to come with me to Kabul to help take care of the residence of Amir. He says that he will try to restore the house to its former glory, but refuses to move inside with me. I will try to persuade him further, but hearing him come back over the idea of Amir jan’s return is enough to move any man. Hopefully, you will read this, Amir, and see just how dedicated Hassan still is, and it seems that he will continue to be. If you can see it to come home, I’m sure that Hassan would most definitely appreciate it more than anything in the world. May Allah preserve you in all of life’s endeavours, Amir jan.
Link:
Afghanistan War Information
Timeline of the War
Music:
I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
My Wish - Rascal Flats
Rahim,
ReplyDeleteIt has been far too long my friend. I am happy to hear of the whereabouts of Hassan and that he is able to continue living out his life properly. I will definitely try and visit as soon as I can, but being with a wife and working on a novel has made it difficult for my wife and myself to get around very far. However, for the sake of my father, and to see Hassan, and to try and reconcile myself for what I’ve done, I will try to make my way back to Kabul, and see exactly what has happened to my father’s great house. However, this may not happen for some time, so until I return, please keep things in good shape, and above all stay safe.
Allah protect you, Amir