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Dear Hayam,
I do not know how long I have been away, or how long it has been since I last saw the faces of my
loved ones. I just cannot stop thinking about you and our kids. How are you all doing? I hope the
last few days without me hasn’t been much of a challenge for you all. I have come a long way from

been a chance for me to gather information, and also to keep my motivation to stay strong. It has
been a rough ride from home. I went through numerous obstacles, and some of them were as tough
and risky as they could possibly get. But one thing has motivated me throughout the journey, and
that is my dream of someday being able to live a safe and happy life with you and our sons. Every

other lives.
Currently, I am weighing up some choices, deciding which destination would be best for us. Though
Sweden would be our ultimate goal, Germany would be nearly as good and easier to reach. But
as I write this letter thinking about our bright future, I realized that our future is in my hands, and
whatever I risk at this moment, hopefully it will all be worth it. So, I have decided to set off for
Sweden, where I can promise eternal safety for our family.
Though, as you may know, moving from Milan all the way to Sweden comes with numerous
dangers. In the most extreme form, it brings death. So, I will take this opportunity to thank you for

hope those moments will exist again in the future.

To my three children, you are my hope and will continue to be that for eternity. You all are capable
of so many things, and I am certain that someday you will be wonderful adults with a family of
your own. And as your father, nothing is more of a blessing to have my own children grow to be
the wonderful people they are going to be. Be strong, be safe, be healthy. Make sure to protect
your mother as well.
I hope to see you soon in Sweden where we will not have to worry about so many things. I love you
from the very bottom of my heart.
Love,
Hashem