From Ishaq

I had the honor and pleasure of knowing my mother, Sara Kundawala, for almost ten years.  I was born in 1977 and she passed away from cancer in 1987.

Many memories of my mother have faded away with time, but certain memories of her have stayed with me throughout my life and have also shaped my life.  My mother was the strongest and most courageous person I have ever known.   She struggled long and hard for her life, but I never heard her complain about the terrible situation that life had dealt her.  I never saw fear in her eyes.  She was incredibly tough.

She was also very generous of herself, even in her time of illness.   She was not concerned about receiving anything in return for what she gave.   I wish more people could emulate this level of generosity, especially in these tough times.

While I never knew her as a nurse, I think all of her qualities and values must have made her an incredible one.  Her qualities certainly made her a wonderful mother.

I will never forget the life lessons I learned from her.  Respect others, work hard, give of yourself, be strong and show some compassion for others.  I wish the best for each of you.  I know my mother would be very proud of this program.