January 21st, 2008

January 21st, 2008 was my memorable date. I will never forget this date for the rest of my life. I dont know how to describe this date, whether it was really a significant and brutal date to remember. Anyway, for sure it really added some spices to my life so that I would be ready for the next day for what ever happen. I believed what Mom said to me earlier that the tests and hurdles that I was going through will break the jinx and will make me stronger.

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Dad took a leave after came back from his journey. I noticed that he was still tired and caught a flu from a bad cold winter. I pity him. He pity me too with my condition so in other words we were pity each other. Dad told Mom to get ready by 11.45 a.m and to let me fast by 11.00 a.m. I was still strugling with the pain and grandma just put me in her arms and comforting me. I saw Dad was busy at his computer and Mom was preparing food for bro Ikhlas and sis Adah after returned from kindergarten. From time to time I continued my crying irritatingly and at the same time I just wondered how the operation will feel like. I was really scared to death. Only god knows how I felt.

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Mom packed her clothes too since she will accompany me at the hospital. A doctor told Mom at least a day to stay during last visit. When we arrived at the registration counter and finalised the payment, we were brought into the pediatric ward. It was quiet and there were two other patients sharing with me. I was feeling so hungry. My stomach started pressing and twisting hard for food. All I managed to do was crying continously.

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Dr Zul visited me about 2.30 pm. I heard he was explaining to Dad what will be the operation like and it will be a quick operation. The Doctor told that he needed to close the holes between my abdoment and the groin at the right and left. About one and a half inches long for each side. I saw Dad was focusing his mind to the doctor and fowarded few questions for clarity. Eventhough I was not fully understood but I swear that it was going to be another terrible thing to happen. Now I realised that within two months I visited the doctors more than five times.

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I was sad when Mom surrendered me to a nurse. I was crying asking her not to leave me. But what could I say? I was helpless and hungry. The last words I heard Mom said was be a brave boy and get well soon. Mom and Dad are dear to me. They were always beside me when I was facing any problem. Their words miraclously adding some strengh for me to endure the painful moment.

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I dont really know what did the doctor do to me. I only realised that I was handed over to my parents a moment later. Everything seemed to be fine. I saw Dad was patiently waiting for me and give me some kisses. "Everything is going to be fine". That what Dad said to me.

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Dad said that life is a journey. We are the one who will destine our journey. Either we will end up in the perfect destination or slip along the way. It depends on how we are going to handle it through our wisdom and knowledge. My life just started. And I learned that life is not that easy to handle. And I wish that the I could avoid anything bumpy and slippery so as to reach my perfect destination.