Loss... so sudden

“LIFE... so fragile.
LOSS... so sudden.
HEART... so broken.

In the wake of such a loss, we're haunted by things we don't - and may never - understand. Yet the solace we seek may not come from answers. So we look for comfort in the belief of love's everlasting connection. May that love lift you, hold you close, and give you peace.”

- wording as found on a serene looking Hallmark card with a single white Iris against midnight black background cover.


Dear Ariff, Faisal & Junaidi.

We have been waiting patiently for news regarding your family and relatives but yet to hear anything. Sms messages were sent & we tried calling your hand phone in Egypt, but alas, none of you could be reached.

It’s difficult to imagine ourselves in your place. It’s impossible to imagine your pain. Personal loss is always more tragic and we have no right to claim that we understand how you feel or what you are going through. We don’t. It’s beyond our comprehension.

Still, please be assured that we will all be here for you and your family should you need anything... Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as you face this difficult transitional time in your life.

While we are never prepared for the loss of loved ones, Allah is always there to help us through that loss. We pray that He will guide you always as the healing begin in your heart and soul and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

Take good care.

Our love and prayers are with you always,
Bapak, Ibu, Abang, Kakak
Kampung Tunku, Malaysia.

* note: Ariff, Faisal & Junaidi are Achehnese currently pursuing their Masters degree in Egypt which are partly sponsored by my father's family members and my family have come to regard them as part of our own family. We have yet to learn about their family's fate after the recent tsunami disaster in Sumatera.

*17 Jan 2005 - Update:
After a long and anxious wait, finally we got some words from Ayah’s Achehnese adopted sons in Egypt last week. Junaidi called to let us know that Ariff, Faisal & him did not lose any of their immediate family members during the recent tsunami disaster. They said that they are okay, but all of them have lost some relatives – cousins, uncles, aunties, etc. Please pray for all of them, ya - both for those who have passed away & those who survive...