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/Monday, August 27, 2007/

Abah's Father - Bakri Bin Senin

Last night at 12 midnight, we were woken up by the ringing of the phone. It can only be one thing, something major happened. Since I could not get up fast, what's with the 'water melon' getting big, Abah had to get up to answer the phone.

Sad news...
Abah's father, Pak Bakri, fell in the toilet and passed away at 10 pm. His legs were getting weaker so normally he was helped to the toilet but last night, he attempted to go there without Makcik's help. He's almost in his 70s now. Although we only get to see him during raya only, we all remembered him as the father and grandfather who is ultra quiet and good natured. Never raise his voice when he speaks. One image I remembered of him was sitting quietly for almost 1 hour sandwiched between his 2 elder sons (Abah and big bro) watching TV and not speaking to each other. Could see that the 3 of them enjoyed the silent bonding that they had during that rare moment.

He left behind his loving wife, Makcik Asmah, 4 adult sons (Ady Anuar, Anistino, As and Mamat), 2 daughter-in-laws and 8 grandchildren.

Flashback : Coincidently, in 1998, we were also woken up at midnight with that fateful phone news of A/Y Pak Said (Abah's stepfather) leaving us also at 10 pm. Al-Fateha for both fathers that played significant roles in Abah's life. Amin

MEOW
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/Wednesday, August 15, 2007/

Pejam Pelik...now it is already August! I'm nearly 30 weeks preggie and the season finale is coming oh so near. This time round lucky no bad moments of leg cramps in the middle of the night. Only the constant trips to the toilet day and night that's bugging me! Weather seems to be as hot as ever. Every Friday evening I need a lot of self control from jumping into the swimming pool when I send Sabryna for her swimming lesson. Thnks to Bibik for letting me know better not 'berendam' during the last trimester.

I think lil Sofea is enjoying herself kicking me all day and night. Although my tummy is getting big, but I seem to be able to walk quite fast until kena sound by one makcik at the market. She so afraid that I might trip and fall!

Being cleaning and cleaning the house, throwing things that not needed and getting ready to empty the house. My paternal uncles and aunts are constantly asking when are we leaving for Perth. I guess they are the ones who are excited since I am the second member that will be staying there soon.

Tomorrow and Friday I will be stuck with the boys since they don't have to go to school due to PSLE Oral. Anyway, they will be very busy doing tons of homework and revision for their next week's CA2. At least now that they are older, we don't have to keep on pushing them to study. They know what they need to do.

MEOW
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/Friday, August 10, 2007/

How we celebrate 42nd National Day?

First stop - Lunch at Chai Chee (Majlis Tahlil) with Nasi Ambeng as the main menu. This time the turnout was huge (almost 50 taxi drivers) becoz the tuan rumah (Cik Jaafar) invited his members from the PADI group. Amazing thing was that we get to meet Cik Jaafar's father (Tok Said) who is in his 90s but his reciting was as clear as ever. Grandma had fun talking to Ayu who kept her company during the morning half. Sabryna played with Diana and she sang Mak Busu a happy birthday song (but no cake, kesian).

After that we wet to the 'Four Chopsticks' to see the fireworks. It was beautiful as ever and we ended the night with a bus ride home just in time to watch the 9pm Chinese serial and Troy.

Will cherish the events because we may not be able to get another taste of nasi ambeng or the fireworks next year....uhuk uhuk uhuk

MEOW
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