The following is an email exchange between Amin and his mother from earlier this year.
From: Farzaneh Amirkia
To: Amin Amirkia
Cc: Laila, Vafa
Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 6:36:56 PM
Subject: Re: Thanks
My Dear Children Laila, Amin and Vafa,
After being a Baha’i you are truly the greatest gift in my life. Although giving birth is not easy but I will go through every second of that again and again to have each of you. When I see all the pain and effort that dad and I went through did not go to waste I thank Baha’ullah. Noting good comes easy.
I am very happy for Maryam and Zhou. We have sent them an email and have seen the baby on Skype. You are always in my heart and my mind. Take care of yourselves and keep in touch.
Love you all,
Mom
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From: Amin Amirkia
To: Farzaneh Amirkia
Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2012 7:58:33 PM
Subject: Thanks
Dear Mom,
I hope that you are well. I miss you and I hope that we will have a chance to talk soon.
As I am sure that you have heard, Maryam and Zhou Hai gave birth to their daughter yesterday afternoon. We were all very excited and happy. She had a natural birth and it seemed very painful. I had not realized how difficult pregnancy and delivery can be, and I just wanted to thank you for your many sacrifices for Laila, Vafa and I.
Much love,
Amin