When: 22/07/2015 Wednesday.
At : Home.

First, I'd like to share a poem that came through WhatsApp. And it's real sad and makes you think.

I went to a party Mom,
I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom,
So I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom,
The way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom,
Even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom,
I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom,
As everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom,
I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me,
So responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away, Mom,
But as I pulled out into the road,
The other car didn't see me, Mom,
And hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom,
I hear the policeman say,
"The other guy is drunk," Mom,
And now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom....
I wish you'd get here soon.
How could this happen to me, Mom?
My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom,
And most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom,
I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom,
I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, Mom.
The others didn't think.

He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank
And I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom?
It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now.
Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom,
And I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here dying
And all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom.
Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom,
Put "GOOD BOY " on my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom,
I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom.
I'm becoming very scared.
Please don't cry for me, Mom.
When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom.
Before I say good bye.
I didn't drink and drive,
So why am I the one to die?

:'(

How sad? :( And it's unfortunate that it's true. May Allah protect us and our loved ones from such incidents. Ameen.

Drivers! Why don't they be aware of how they drive?

I'd also want to add an incident that happened few days ago to my younger brother. He actually had an accident. Which wasn't his fault. A jeep hit him while on the bike and his tibia (the bone on his left leg) was fractured in three freaking places :/ He's still in the hospital and it's going to take him a few months to be able to walk again :(

They had metal rods put in his legs and now they had a suregery today and removed it off to place steel plates inside.

It's disheartening to see my brother in such a state :( He must have been in so much pain. And still is. And he isn't someone who sits at one place. He's this very active person, who gets along well with anyone and everyone Ma Sha Allah. Although I might've been annoyed at him for bossing me around I really do miss him.

It's quiet at home without his teasing.

It's quiet without his big guy attitude.

Honestly.

I just want him to come hack home. Soon.

Please make Dua for him :/

And please be careful when you drive.

You know what, this could've been much worse. What if it was his life? :'(( But my brother tells that he's thankful to Allah for it not being anymore bad than this. I'm proud of him, I have always been. :')

At least we can say Alhamdulillah.

This made me realize how much we take our family for granted. We behave with them in the wildest way, but when they're not there we feel the most hollow and lost :(

Cherish your family. Say Alhamdulillah for them, before it's too late.

~ray.