I waited so long to meet you

**Ar Rahman – The Most Gracious** The most beautiful part of having you in my life now is being able to remember how you would always settle quietly and peacefully whenever I played this verse from the Quran for you. I would imagine your little eyes opening wide, a tiny smile forming, as you listened, completely at ease. Night after night, I played it, dreaming of the day I could finally hold you close in my arms. Today was one of those unforgettable moments. I played this verse again, and when I reached out to you, you didn’t hesitate—you leapt into my arms and rested your head gently on my chest. Looking down at you, I saw your eyes close, as if you understood every note and word, and I could feel your heart smiling. Just holding you, listening to the recitation together, brought back memories I will treasure forever. Isn’t the human mind a wondrous gift from our Lord? I am endlessly grateful for all the blessings He has given me. Children grow, yes—but so do parents. While we watch them learn and explore the world, they are quietly observing us, learning from how we live our own lives. I can’t simply tell my children to reach for the sun; all I can do is reach for it myself. If you want, I can also make an **even more poetic and reflective version** that reads almost like a meditation or a letter to your child—it would feel deeply personal and timeless. Do you want me to do that?