Ramadhan 2008

Alhamdulillah, Ramadhan is back once again.. Muslims all over the world begin to perform the third pillar of Islam - fasting, starting today.. Ramadhan this year is rather different for my family and I.. For one, Acik (my baby bro, Khairul Syazwan) is not home with us to welcome the first day of Ramadhan.. He's away in UiTM Perak.. I feel sad knowing he only had a bowl of Maggi for his first Sahur.. Knowing Acik, who could actually eat 2 plates full of rice even for Sahur, that must be tough on him!hehe.. But I'm sure it must be harder on Ma, not seeing all her children for Sahur and Buka Puasa..

It is during this Ramadhan as well, the baby of the family aka my only sis, Iya ( Noorul Amalia) will be sitting for her UPSR.. 9th September to be exact.. Yesterday she was already complaining about having to face such a big exam during fasting month. She's worried that the grumbling tummy will disturb her concentration.. Yeah rite Iya! :P You'll get more barakah la my dear sis..

Errm.. this Ramadhan shall also be very hard for my dear aunt, Che Ani and her three daughters - Kak Long, Kak Na and Baby.. the first Ramadhan without a husband and a father.. My uncle passed away recently in Madina upon arrival in his journey for Umrah.. Had the chance to meet Che Ani 2 days ago when she came along to pick me at the airport..I cant even look at her eyes.. Sadness and loneliness were written all over her face.. She's not her usual self anymore.. Of course not Dee, her husband of almost 20 years is no longer here:( She's left all alone to bring up their 3 daughters without any man in the house.. May Allah give her all the strength that she needs...Be strong Che Ani..

~ che ani and i during che aya's wedding~

this Ramadhan shall also be a challenge to my classmate back in form 5 @ Bkt Mertajam High School, Nadya Afifa.. she just lost her dear father a few months back due to kidney cancer.. She's one strong lady, that I know for sure.. Take good care of ur mom and urself k Nad? *hugs*

looking at what my aunt and friend have to go through, i feel so stupid for complaining and whining about my so-called "misery".. what i've lost is NOTHING compared to what they are going through.. their loss are far worse than mine.. i should be grateful that i still have those who are very important to me in this world - my parents, my family, my friends.. :)

Ramadhan al-Mubarak to all..May we always be blessed with His hidayah thorughout this holy month..Amin :)