Happy Father's Day!

To Mehdi and Ziaollah,

Shahrzad and I are eternally grateful to have such wonderful fathers as you. You have been an ever-present encouraging force in our lives, even as you watched us struggle through the upheavals of life. We are indebted to you and no pen can express our gratitude to the fullest. An unknown author has summarized the essence of what it means to be a father below.

With our unwavering love,

Shahrzad and Nizam

"God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad"