Surah Yusuf

Mommy was so sad today. She fought with Papa about planning for a room for me at the new house but Papa has no such plans. Papa had his mind for the two large rooms upstairs to be given to my two sisters. So where would I be sleeping and playing? Papa told Mommy I could stay in the master bedroom. Mommy thought it wasn't a good idea because I would be growing fast and would need a space of my own. My sisters are adults and they could share one room - plus one of my sis won't even be staying with us because she'll be working abroad. No point of putting up a place for her when she's not around. That was Mommy's argument. When Papa left, Mommy texted him stating adamantly that she wants a room for me. While driving to work today, Mommy cried to me on the way. She told me that she's frustrated with her circumstances, of juggling with needs and wants of everyone while her needs are being cast aside. I whispered to Mommy, I'll be strong for her. I'll be her light and her joy soon. Suddenly Mommy burst out to me - she wants me to be a boy. A boy in the family would be far more appreciated because she can visualise the power struggle if I'm born as a girl. There will be two battlecamps - Mommy's girl and Papa's girls. Then I told Mommy - read to me Surah Yusuf, tonight. Read to me Mommy....I'll ask God to make me into a boy. Insya Allah.