She is Incredible

She was just turning seventeen, she came to US as a Student for AFS Program and she’s been there for 6 month, she will stay until the end of this year. Seems just usual ha…. Wait a second… after this conversation; I have learned a lot from her :

E: Do u miss home?
I: Not really, I like it here…
E: But off course u miss mom and dad..? (Well I do…even me almost turning fourty)
I: Not really coz, I used to live far from them, and in fact I see them only ones a year
E: Oh Why..? So you live far away from them?
I: Yah I used to live in Pondok since I was 12 y.o
E : (ehmm… I feel like I am a little girl in front of her)…, Do u like it?
I : Yeah…off course…but so many rule… there… so it’s fun to be here, I enjoy it.
E : But when you were living in pondok, you see your parents a lot.. did you?
I : Not really, coz my dad live in Jakarta and my mom live in Kebumen, so I just visit them every 6 month.
E : Oh…is your dad working in Jakarta? What does he do?
I : He is working as a massager; he is blind since he was born.
E: (Speechless…, deep breathe… Subhanallah…) your mom is a great lady, what does she do?
I: She is a teacher in kinder garden
E: (Speechless again…, is this true love…?). Well you are lucky to have a chance to get a scholarship
I : Yes I am.. (smile and happy face…)
E: So how is the school..? You are wearing your Moslem dress, do they teasing you?
I: Yes they do, but just live them alone…
E: Good job…great girl…!! If do u need something…please…let me know…
I : Yes I Will, I have got scholarship $ 125 a month and that’s enough, I don’t need to buy anything, last week I sent my money for my brother, because he need money for University… (hiks… She is really awesome…in her limitation she is rich… My tears…droped…I hope she can’t see it, it was dark and snowy, she was sitting beside me in my car…)
E: So what is your plan when u goes back home..? You collect your money for university?
I : I don’t even thinking about university, I probably would like to have a small business, coz my dad already old… and if he is retired… he can’t do massage anymore, I would like to work to support his live (hiks…again….please… stop my tears…).
E : There we are… (We are arrived at her “American mom” home and thanks God I can hold my tears..)
I: OK… thanks for driving me home…
E: Nice talking to u, we should have time together sometimes….and hopefully will see u again; my door will always open for u… Have a good evening… great young lady… !! You are awesome…!!

Huaaaaaaa…I need my tissues… this conversation was six month a go, now she is already back to Pondok Pabelan
Innalillahi Wainnalilahi rajiun, I am sorry to hear your dad just pass away, He is a great man in his darkness he worked hard for family and helping people by massaging. May Allah Bless You always, Nothing impossible for Allah, please never give up, I know you are very confident and you have a strong mind Ifa. Some people never know how hard to live in your condition, they just complaining too much with everything that they don’t have. Thank you for teaching me about life..

Ali Imran 160 :
If Allah helps you none can overcome you: if He forsakes you, who is there, after that, that can help you? In Allah, then, let Believers put their trust.

Ayah Ifa adalah salah seorang tunanetra pemenang Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an semoga Allah SWT menerima segala amal ibadah beliau di sisiNya, gantikan kegelapannya di dunia menjadi terang benderang di SurgaMu ya Allah, Amien.