BEST DAD EVER

My father died.

I know this day will come since my father got stroke a year ago. But still, we felt it was so sudden. You know, people said that someone will have a hunch about bad things that going to happen to their close relatives, I think I did. The day before, I was at the office canteen, having a coffee time with my friends when my mom called and said that my father will be taken to the hospital. Suddenly, my heart beating so fast, I’ve never been like this even when my dad was taken to the hospital before. That night, when I’m alone at home, I cried when I listened an old song that became my dad’s favorite. I remembered dad is always played this song in the morning; accompany me up while I’m getting ready for elementary school. It was a happy memory.

The reason of my mom took him to the hospital are that my father is difficult to breath and the amount of his urine was too little. He has been through something more serious than this, I should not worry too much. But I felt different this time. I was right. The morning after we took him to hospital, Mom received a phone call from hospital; Dad’s left us forever at 8.45 am, September 30^th. I was like, “what?? It can't be right!” But even when I thought that, I knew that’s what happened. My mom cried loudly. I, too, burst my eyes to tears, but I thinking of mom. I have to be stronger to help her. And so it is, from young to old. From strong to weak. From 5 to 4. Innalillahi wa ina ilaihi roji’un.

He went in peace, I believe he rest in peace. Free from pain and sorrow. Goodbye dad, Insya Allah we’ll meet again at the other side. I love you so much and I already miss you. But everything’s gonna be fine. You’ve done a great job to raise your family. We all have grown up and able to stand by ourselves. You are THE BEST DAD EVER.

Idul Fitri 2010, the last Lebaran with dad