I heard the news this morning...
Oppung has passed away...
I woke up this morning at 6 am because
my mom called me. As I get sick lately, she always calls me everyday. At first
she asked about my health, I said its gettting better. Fyi, yesterday I went to
the hospital and took the urine test and the result was good. Its so relieved.
And then mom told me they are in the hospital because last night my grandma
suddenly felt sick on her chest. Mom asked to pray for my grandma’s health.
After that, I prayed for her. I believe God will make her better.
And then mom called me again. It was
8 am. I got bad feeling about this. Mom asked me whether me and my sister *who
accompany me here while Im sick* has waken up already and told me...grandma has
gone... forever...
And then we’re crying...
My grandma or I called her, oppung
*bataknese*, was the longest and healthier elder I’ve ever known in my family.
Even her husband, my grandpa, has gone since I was in the middle school. Oppung
was really like to work. Even she was supposed to be relax at home, she always wanted
to work. We have a tiny coffee
plantation 30 minutes by car from our home. Usually we go there afternoon or in
the weekend and if my dad told us “lets go there”, we sometimes felt lazy
*young generation..ckckck..* but oppung would had so many spirit and looked so
happy. While I thought the sun was very hot and it would be better enjoying
weekend at home lazing around. I once asked her why she’s so happy when we have
to be tired? Isnt tired is annoying?
And then oppung told me it makes her
healthier. Her body is moving and it feels good and healthy makes her happy.
She felt her body is in bad condition everytime she’s doing nothing.
Oppung came from a small village in
the mountain and its really far from modern city. I think until now that
village doesnt have electricity yet. Sad to hear that, I mean with all the
glamour stuff in this country, there are some people who doesnt even taste how
good to see the light in our home.
But
I think for oppung it doesnt matter. They would prefer to work outside
with nature. And they are really good at work. Strong and tough. I guess this
is the reason why oppung didnt even like to watch TV for quite long time. She
would go to bed and said TV made her sleepy. While TV made me awaken
*geez..young generation..ckckck*
Oppung that I know also was the
honest person. Sometimes she was too honest I guess and it sounded like she
insulted someone with her words. One day, she told about someone that
definitely tanned and she said its ugly. We bursted out and rolling on the
floor laughing. Oppung looked so innocent when she told her story and that made
us laughing out loud.
Last time I met her was last year
when she already took LASIK operation on her eyes. She had catarac once and
then she told me how clear she looked me that day. She even told me I was look
so cubby..hehe.. When we watched TV together, my eyes didnt see properly the TV
so I need my glasses while she didnt use anything anymore and I congratulate
her for that. She also asked whether I had boyfriend at the time and laughed a lot
and said I love money than boys. She sighed for me and said she really want to
wear her good dress for my wedding and afraid that she couldnt make it if I take
a long time to get married. But I only laughed and made her sure she must be
wear it one day and see me married. She’s totally fine. Her eyes even better
than mine...
And around last month, me and my
elder sister took our tickets together to go back to our hometown this
Christmas. Lots of plans has been made especially in my mind. One of them, is
taking a family picture. Last time we took it when I was in the high school. I
even captured it in my mind how’s our position. Oppung, dad, mom and five of
us... Together :)
And it looks not gonna make it
Oppung has gone now... She left so
many memories.. advices.. stories...
I remember how long you took time to
talk to Our God everytime you prayed and now you finally meet Him.
I asked Him to make you better and I
know the better is going back to your real home. Our REAL home...
Goodbye for now , oppung...
Pajumpang disi ma hita...
Until we meet again ;)
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| beloved oppung... |
