Darkness to light chapter 1

in a short period. A woman who defied all odds immigrating to a new country and leaving behind a past filled with setbacks. In just a few years she has made a name for herself saving countless lives and earning the hearts of countless more. Not only that but she has also managed to educate her children in a foreign language and has encouraged them to excel in their chosen fields. Without further ado lets welcome our guest the renowned heart surgeon Dr. Salma Abdel Kader.

Thank you for that wonderful introduction Dr. Salma replied.
Its welldeserved the host said. Your many admirers want to know more about you. And young women in particular look up to you as an inspiration.
Thank you Dr. Salma replied. I believe everyone men and women alike should never let lifes challenges defeat them. Adversity doesnt break those who learn from it. When we fall we shouldnt wait for someone to pick us up. We must find the strength to rise on our own. After all only we can dry our own tears.
Host Youre absolutely right. We shouldnt let sadness defeat us. Tell us how long have you been living in Turkey?
Dr. Salma Next month will mark my 36th year here.
Host Oh wow only 36 years! And in that time youve managed to become one of the most renowned heart surgeons with your own private clinic in addition to working in Cairos hospitals. Ive heard that before coming to Turkey you were a simple doctor. You came here to further your studies.
Dr. Salma smiled reminiscing about leaving Egypt with limited work experience and how she had planned to balance advanced studies with work to gain experience all while encouraging her children to forget the past and focus on their education. Yes she had come to Turkey with nothing fleeing the pain of heartbreak and now she was one of Turkeys most famous doctors. She was startled out of her reverie by the hosts voice.
Host And thats not all. Youve also raised successful children. Your daughter is a top journalist with her own publishing house married with two children. And your son is a skilled general surgeon with three children the eldest of whom is now in university. Is that correct?
Dr. Salma Yes and I am very proud of what they have achieved. It wasnt my doing of course. All credit goes to God. I simply supported and