Surprise: Home from Mexico

Assalaamualaikum Warahmutallahi Wabarakatuh,

Exactly one year ago today, we came home from Mexico. We were in Mexico for Asma's treatment. It was actually one of the last things we had tried for Asma. Everything had failed. 99.9% doctors had given up. Clinically speaking, we really had no chance whatsoever. As one doctor had stated one month prior to Asma's passing away, "Shes on an end of life journey."

Anyways, Amsa was excited to finally come home after spending months in Mexico away from family. Majority of the time, it was my father, my mother, Asma, and myself. My father had come home few days earlier because he needed to take care of some personal things.

I remember when my dad had left for the airport, Asma was very, very sad. She was heartbroken.

She was crying so much. As she weeped, she kept saying, "Mujey daddy qiyoon chorkay chalaygai? Daddy mera dil ka thookra hai." ("Why did daddy leave me? Daddy is a part of my heart.")

She kept saying that over and over. We finally calmed her down by telling her that we too will be back home soon, again.

Well time went by and it was time to pack and get to the airport. We were soon on our way to Chicago. No one had a clue whatsoever that we were coming. Asma specifically wanted to keep it a secret from Aysha because she wanted to surprise her. lol

We arrived at the O'Hare Airport in Chicago around 4:30-5:00 AM. My father was waiting and picked us up.

Asma was very excited. She told us not to make a noise so she can surprise Aysha. Well I drove back and we finally got home. I carried Asma upstairs to the room Aysha was sleeping in. Aysha had fallen asleep on my parents bed.

Asma was giggling as she grew anxious. I was smiling too. We slowly tip-toed near Aysha and stopped by her feet. Asma was still wearing a coat, gloves, scarf, and a winter skull cap. She didnt even wait to take her gloves off when she started to tickle Aysha with her finger. She was quiet and smiling. She was eager for Aysha to wake up and see her reaction.

Soon, Aysha got up and was confused. She looked up and stared at us for a few seconds. She was quiet.

All of a sudden she screams, "ASMA!!!!!!!!!!!"

lol Asma at this pointed bursted in laughter and wouldnt stop. It seemed like she had the time of her life. lol

Aysha then woke up and came down stairs to talk to Asma and the rest of us.

I will never forget this incident. It was so funny very heartwarming to see that Asma was excited and was finally home.

Everytime I think about it, I get tears in my eyes. With every memory of her, it comes with a smile. It also comes with tears...

May Allah reunite us with Asma again in the Hereafter. Ameen
May Allah elevate Asma's status to the highest level. Ameen

Assalaamualaikum Warahmutallahi Wabarakatuh.