Loss

A colleague of mine passed away a few weeks ago leaving a grieving widow and children. His youngest is only around 3++. And today a friend told me how her friend passed away due to meningitis. She suffered for a week before succumbing to the disease. She had two kids, one of which is only a year plus. Imagine losing your loved ones at such tender ages. Some might say, oh they won't remember the loved ones but I know the impact is there. Another friend called to say that her mother had a mild stroke. My heart skipped a beat.
Therefore, for those of us who still have the luxury of having their mothers anf fathers around, please spare some moments to connect to them. Make that long forgotten phone call that you never came round to. They don't need much, you don't even have to say you love them. They will know that you care, that you love with that one phone call.
(Al-Fatihah to Allahyarham En. Bakri & Sya's friend)