when any of us was born,
though it was difficult for you both,
you both would smile and maybe cry of joy for Allah's gift.
when any of us made you stayed in hospital after your C-section for a whole month,
though it troubled you both,
you both endured it whole-heartedly and was just grateful that your child was born healthy.
when any of us was naughty,
though in your hearts you felt sad seeing your child crying,
you both had to punish us to discipline us.
when any of us got sick, no matter from fever, appendicectomy or super bad food poisoning,
though sometimes you were sick as well,
you both would be by our side taking care of us throughout the night.
when any of us were schooling,
though you were super tired from hospital calls at night or handling household matters,
you both would wake up early in the morning to get us ready and send us to school.
when any of us was going to have an exam,
though you had lots of other matter to deal with,
you both were there to motivate us into studying.
when any of us was on exam day,
though you were busy,
you both would find time to pray for us at home or the mosque.
when any of us had tuition,
though you were exhausted,
you both would still go back and forth sending and picking us up.
when any of us was getting result on that day,
though you were nervous yourself,
you both would tell us that it would all be fine to calm us down.
when any of us fail in anything,
though you were sad deep down inside,
you both would not show even the slightest bit of disappointment and say it's not the end of the world.
when any of us achieved anything,
though you noticed that we did not thank you,
you both would just smile and say 'we are happy for you child'.
when any of us is having our birthday,
though you weren't given present during yours,
you both would go all the trouble to find us the best presents.
when any of us went to boarding school,
though you were sad that your child would apart from you,
you both would support, advice and sent us with open heart and prayers in your heart.
when any of us was going abroad for studies,
though you would only get to see us just once a year,
you both would go through all the trouble preparing and sending us off and feeling a lifetime worth of proud for us.
when any of us needed money,
though you worked hard to earn and save it,
you both would just agree and quickly run to the bank to send it straight away.
when any of us were craving for any food from overseas,
though you were busy,
you both would run to shops buying the food and the post office to post a whole box with variety of food.
when any of us wanted to buy a car,
though it was expensive,
you would agree to support us financially if that was what we really want.
when any of us had troubles in our lives,
though you already gave us lots of advices on the matter,
you both would the first ones running and coming to our rescue.
despite all the things you both have done for us,
you never do them asking for something in return,
all you ever hope for was our HAPPINESS....
you are our MAK & ABAH....
MAK & ABAH,
from the bottom of our hearts
thank you, thank you, thank you....
we don't know what have we done in our lives,
to deserve you both,
you are our inspiration to show that
love can be unconditional........
we realize now that with all you both have done,
though we might use to think that some was bad for us,
adding up with your tender loving care,
and sincere, warm hearts,
are the recipe to what we are today....
Ya Allah, my one and only Rabb,
please bestow upon them your forgiveness, love & happiness,
for their forgiveness, love & happiness towards us, amin....
