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Ramadhan 1434H – A different experience

Never expected that I would experience most of Ramadan days without my family. This is not the first time actually. But this time, it feels even harder for me. Back in 2005, there was only De… Now, more people to miss, De and the kids.

But the bright side is, the distance is a lot closer now than UPG-MEL. It takes only about an hour to fly BPN-UPG. The only thing to consider is the ticket fare. ‘Cos even for the so called low-cost carrier, seems to be not that low for me ;-). Especially around peak seasons.
 
For the moment, my schedule is to go home every two weeks. And in between,well….I should content with their voices over the phone. Since my arrival about a month ago, I have two round trip BPN-UPG, and at least fifteen minutes call, almost every day. It’s worth it. Every minute and every rupiah, if you ask me….
However, this circumstances teaches me to value the moment with them even more. Things that we usually take for granted suddenly become a luxury, when they are scarce.

For the same reason, I should value every minutes in this holy month more than any moment outside Ramadan. We’ve been told this since we were kids, so that most of the time, it is heard just like another cliche.

However, some experiences, like living separated from your loved ones, would give meaning to those words. And would certainly leave deep impression in your heart and soul.
… I love you De, Div, Qil, Qi………..

...Rabbanaa waj’alnaa muslimaini laka wa min dzurriyyatinaa ummatan muslimatan laka. Wa arinaa manaasikanaa wa tub’alainaa. Innaka anta tawwaburrahiim……