It was around 4pm in Egypt and 10pm in Malaysia. I was alone at home, my housemates went out. It got pretty lonely so I wanted to skype with my family. The minute my Ibu called me, I saw her face and I wanted to cry. Okay the homesick bug just got to me.
We talked a lot. My Ayah joined in after he finished his prayers. It felt so nice just watching their facial expressions when they talked. I knew they missed me a lot because I haven't skyped with them for so long. Maybe not as much as I miss them.
At some point during our conversation, they asked about my friends who went back to Malaysia. I told them the holiday has been extended so they won't be coming back to Mesir any time soon. Some of them even went on a tour to Europe.
The minute I told them about it, I saw their faces changed a bit. You see, we have never been rich. But I have always considered myself a child of great privilege. Through my eyes, I have a wonderful loving family who cares about me no matter how annoying I am. That was all that mattered to me. Plus, we have never been hungry or without a shelter so that is already a bonus for me.
It doesn't bother me at all the fact that my friends get to go on vacations to Europe or wherever they want to go. I know if my parents could afford it, they would have let me go on a tour in a heartbeat. Seeing my parents looked sad just because they couldn't afford to do so, it really broke my heart.
Up until now as I am typing this entry, tears keep running down my face. If there is one thing that I can't handle, it will be seeing my family sad.
My Ibu, may Allah bless her, quickly told me she would bank in some extra money for me. That way I can go out with my friends to eat pizzas because she knows it's my favourite food. I told her I already did eat some pizzas a few days ago. My Ayah insisted I should go out with my friends and enjoy ourselves. (I kept crying inside when he said that to me)
To my Ibu and Ayah, I love you so much. Words can never describe how truly grateful I am to have both of you as my parents. You raised me so well. Never once was I deprived of your love. Don't worry Ibu, don't worry Ayah, I don't need to go to Europe this instant. I don't need to eat pizzas all the time to make me happy. I have Ibu, Ayah and Adik. That is more than I can ask for. May Allah bless you. I pray that someday Allah will let me have the chance to repay your deeds InsyaAllah...
Home is where my heart is
its sound very interesting that you are studying oversea. But there is one thing that we have to bare in mind, Always thankful to Allah as He never let us down.
ReplyDeleteHi Ira! Thank you for the advice! InsyaAllah I try to remind myself of that everyday. Allah will never let us down. :)
DeleteAre you on scholarship? Duit scholarship cukup kalau nak travel kan..? tapi kena savings la
ReplyDeleteSalam..At the moment still belum scholar but it's okay because rezeki dapat study sini pun dah syukur.. :)
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