āPapa loves Ibrahim. Ā Heās my beloved. Ā Heās my whole world. Ā I have four other sons, but I love him a little more because he needs it a little more. Ā The doctors recommended an abortion but I wouldnāt hear it. Ā He was only three pounds when he was born. Ā He needed half a liter of milk per day. Ā Iād skip my own breakfast just to buy it for him. Ā I took him to nurseries when he was very young because I wanted him to be comfortable with other children. Ā I found a charity that offered speech classes, and I took him five days a week. Ā Anything that I have, I will give him. Ā I only worry what will happen when Iām gone. Ā Iām getting old. Ā I had a major heart episode two weeks ago. Ā I collapsed in the street and all I could think about was him. Ā My wife canāt support him alone, and Iām afraid other people wonāt be as nice to him. Ā If someone makes him angry, heās very difficult to control. Ā But I have patience. Ā Iāll hold him. Ā Iāll pat him on the shoulder. Ā Iāll do whatever he needs. Ā I just hope heāll always have someone to do the same.ā
(Cairo, Egypt)