'Alone' Again

I'm almost (with only Pak Aji around) alone again. Madihah and Asyraf have gone back to Surabaya this afternoon. Got no one to harass, except for Pak Aji. The house is quiet again. Boy and Hanif have gone back to their rented houses for work tomorrow. 

I detected a tear from Madihah's eyes when we sent them to LCCT this afternoon. It'll only be sometime in February (Maulid celebration) that we can meet them again. Insya-Allah we plan on going to Surabaya then for about a week. They will be on leave/libur for about ten days. We both pray hard that they concentrate on their studies, realign their intention (niat) to study lillahi taala. Madihah brought back to Surabaya a few pairs of baju kurung to wear during Raya Haji. My poor children! It is hard for them to be apart from the family especially during such times. Anyway, I leave them both in Allah's care. A mother can only wish for the best for her children and this is what we think is best for them and also us, even if it means having to part with them! Mama only wish that Allah will keep both of you from  harm's way till we meet  in February, Insya-Allah!!

Madihah and Asyraf trying hard to put up a brave front! Pak Aji and Mak Aji with long faces instead!