Special Ayuni

June 20, 2007

I just finished my lunch, a bowl of Soto Ayam and was busy absorbing the hustle bustle of the food court. From far I spotted one small figure on a special padded wheel chair being pushed along the aisle towards my table. Oh, poor kid!. My heart sank looking at a dire state this kid in. I was about to turn/looking at somewhere else when I realised that the women (the one pushing the wheel chair) was actually smiling at me! Ya Allah, I knew this lady! She stopped, cheerfully introduced me to her daughter.

“Ayuni, ini Kak Ida…”. Her motherly gentle soft voice sounded so beautiful to me.
“Hai Ayuni…” I touched Ayuni’s hand and tried my best holding back my tears.

I’ve known this Kakak for many years. I was in Technical Unit back then, hence meeting up with users, troubleshoot their problems was what I did. This Kakak is so friendly, witty and humble. She couldn’t thank me enough every time I solved her problem with computer. Even after I was transferred to other Unit, she still say hi, asking my wellbeing or my son’s progress every time we stumbled to each other, be at parking lot or café. Never, never a hint of expressions or words showing that she got a special 7 year old daughter. I learnt that Ayuni was born pre-matured and weighted only 750gm. She got saraf problem therefore can’t be able to walk. Her thin legs sometimes do shiver. Kakak then explained Ayuni just got back from her checkup with specialist. They were going to have their lunch.

“Ayuni lapar ye.. jom kita makan” Ayuni remained silent. She looked at her mother and smiled. She can’t talk too, but the mother kept on explaining this and that and asked her to say goodbye to me. My heart sank once again. I touched Ayuni’s face and said goodbye. At this point, I can’t hold my tears anymore.

I do pray to God someday, Ayuni will be healthy and strong like other kids her age. Special pray for Kakak that she will always be in good health to take care of Ayuni. Special kids need a super special mother. Kakak is. I missed my Iman. I want to hug him.

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