Eids Mubarak 2015

I was sadden with a heartbreaking news this morning. A friend lost her only son at a tender age of 19. As a mother, I am pretty sure it will take sometime for her to get over the lost. And suddenly it reminded me of my own lost two years ago. Two years ago today we were still talking to him and the next day he was gone. Life goes on and we forget the pain and the feeling of lost but every now and then there will be reminders. Just like today. And the heart feels heavy again. 

But then again, losing a husband and losing a child are two different experience altogether. Mind you I am only guessing. The bond of a mother and a child is unbroken and thus the feeling of lost and sadness would not be so easy to overcome. May Allah bless her with an abundance of patience and acceptance. Aameen. 

So much sadness during the time of festivities. Actually, it has not been much of a celebration for me and my little family either. Not because we are mourning the absence of the head of the family, but because my wonder girl is stricken with chicken pox. Yup. You can say that again. So travelling plan was cancelled and we hold a close door policy to prevent visitors from getting infected. And the quarantine has left the chicken pox girl getting bored and listless. For someone who loves sports and the outdoor activites, this is really a trying time for her. So me and her little sister try our best to keep her occupied and as comfortable as possible.

So, there is no raya family photo this year. And we decided to keep the raya dresses for another special occasion. And definitely by then there will be pictures of our happy little family. InsyaAllah. 

Anyways, I hope that everyone else has a marvellous time with their loved ones during Eids. Please do drive safely on your way back to the city.