Tuesday, August 04, 2009

A Tribute to My Great Uncle Hasbulla (Vappappa)

When I was a kid I always visit my Dad's home in my summer vacations. My Great Uncle Hasbullah and his family live there. Those days sticks out to me as one I will never forget.

Vappappa was one of the most caring, funniest, and loving individual I ever had the pleasure to know. Always put a smile on face. When Vappappa was in the hospital, I went and saw him every weekend

On Monday July 27th, my cousin called me with terrible news. Vappappa had suddenly passed away. Suddenly, everything stopped. Time, work, or anything else I was doing at the time… it all didn’t matter. I couldn’t understand what just happened.. I broke down and wept most of all, now I know how much I will miss him and how much I loved him. . I was there for his funeral. الذين اذا اصابتهم مصيبة قالوا انا لله وانا اليه راجعون 'Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return'

Alas, the family gathering will never be like before without his larger- than- life presence. He knew how to see only the bright side of his life and almost took a child-like pleasure in most things.

We would miss you uncle…………………………