Dear Leonard and Lawrence, I am deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. I knew your dear and loving mum, Suha, when she was a young girl. I was truly sad to learn of Suha’s passing. We went to the same school, The International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie, in the mid 1970’s. When I returned to school for the new school year to start Grade 8, your mum joined La Châtaigneraie. We became friends after the first month. Suha was the type of person even at that young age who was impossible to forget in all the positive ways. I left the school and Geneva, the following year with my parents and brothers but through all those years till now I have always remembered Suha. When I think of your mum, I think of laughter, intelligence, innocence, and authentic self. She had a giggle that was uniquely hers and very sweet. I still remember it. We would sit together sometimes and watch the boys’ team play soccer games. And we would talk – about things that school girls often talk about – boys, a class, movies, and the innocent things in life that would get us laughing and giggling. Even in those young years, Suha showed kindness and compassion toward others. I think the one thing about Suha that I will always remember was her authentic spirit. In a world where majority of the humans find it tough to be themselves, to be a true version of who they are, Suha’s nature was perfectly aligned with her authentic self even at a young age during High school. It is not easy to find people who are genuine and themselves. Suha was one such person as I remember her. I will always remember your mum. I am so very sorry for your precious loss. Your mum may not be with you anymore in body, but she is with you in spirit, looking out for you, and I know she will always be there with you though you may not see her physically. With lots of love and prayers. Stay strong and stay well.
Von Huma Mehmood