tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post1661843222443542774..comments2023-08-22T05:27:01.868-05:00Comments on The Swampman: Your Last Goodbye, And A Grandson Who Deserves HellMat Salohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13660319094415586065noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-92057835326284433022008-07-07T18:43:00.000-05:002008-07-07T18:43:00.000-05:00Hey Budak Kolet.. Wa'alikum salaam. Syukur wa'ang ...Hey Budak Kolet.. Wa'alikum salaam. Syukur wa'ang younger than me but already performed the 5th pillar. Didn't know he went to Haj back in '03 because our families had lost touch. More specifically, the elders in our family are too frail for any efforts to look for long lost friends and relations. This is the modern life we lead bro', and it's sad. By the time we look for someone they might have already passed on.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the doa' bro and may God bless you too. Eh, what who's your mother? And where in Lenggeng specifically? Email me if you like...Mat Salohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660319094415586065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-31644905001697879092008-06-30T19:36:00.000-05:002008-06-30T19:36:00.000-05:00Salam BroMy condolences to you. May Allah place yo...Salam Bro<BR/><BR/>My condolences to you. May Allah place your beloved Nenek among the solehah, Amin Ya Rabbil Alamin.<BR/><BR/>I didn't know that you are from Lenggeng, where my Mother was born. And I read elsewhere on your blog that Latiff Mohidin passed on last year? We were at Haj together in 03 but had lost touch since.<BR/><BR/>Take care bro and may Allah bless you too.<BR/><BR/>AS MCOB 84Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-26409282326560700132008-06-28T21:55:00.000-05:002008-06-28T21:55:00.000-05:00Salaam & Best Wishes...I am so deeply moved by the...Salaam & Best Wishes...<BR/><BR/>I am so deeply moved by the overwhelming amount of replies and comments in this blog and I truly appreciate your kind thoughts, doa's and support.<BR/><BR/>Some of you commentators I do not know but (the 'anon' ones) but I am grateful anyway for your taking the time to visit and care that you have taken to post a comment. You have given me fresh perspectives .. especially from the elder posters who has cared to share their experiences.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, and God Bless You All.<BR/><BR/>Mat SaloMat Salohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660319094415586065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-56098731739793736372008-06-27T00:52:00.000-05:002008-06-27T00:52:00.000-05:00MS,sorry for being latemy deepest sympathy to you ...MS,<BR/><BR/>sorry for being late<BR/><BR/>my deepest sympathy to you and your family<BR/><BR/>i feel like crying out loud when i'm reading it, remind me my late father<BR/><BR/>be strong and take caredenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539489376268756447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-45804280817088452022008-06-16T23:40:00.000-05:002008-06-16T23:40:00.000-05:00New Cabinet:Prime Minister - AnwarDeputy Prime Min...New Cabinet:<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Prime Minister - Anwar<BR/><BR/>Deputy Prime Minister - Lim Kit Siang<BR/><BR/>Agriculture Minister - <BR/><BR/>Community Minister - <BR/><BR/>Culture Minister - Farish Noor<BR/><BR/>Defence Minister - Azmin Ali<BR/><BR/>Education Minister - Nga Kor Ming <BR/><BR/>Environment Minister - Teresa Kok <BR/><BR/>Finance Minister - Tony Pua<BR/><BR/>Foreign Minister - Ramasamy<BR/><BR/>Health Minister - Tan Seng Giaw <BR/><BR/>Home Minister - <BR/><BR/>Information Minister - Jeff Ooi <BR/><BR/>Law Minister - Teng Chang Khim <BR/><BR/>Manpower Minister - <BR/><BR/>Sports Minister - <BR/><BR/>Technology Minister - Nizar <BR/><BR/>Trade Minister - Khalid <BR/><BR/>Transport Minister - Liew Chin Tong <BR/><BR/>Tourism Minister -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-81274497915703046982008-06-06T01:38:00.000-05:002008-06-06T01:38:00.000-05:00Salam Matsalo,First of all, my sincere condolences...Salam Matsalo,<BR/>First of all, my sincere condolences to you and family members. Many would say it is heartless to send weak and helpless people to homes when they should be caring for them. In reality, it is not so. At these homes (esp. for the aged), attention is given to every individual, the food, medication, special diets, exercises, recreational activities are the order of the day. Nursing staff are closely monitored (their appearance and hygiene included) to ensure no slip-ups. Besides, who everheard cruelty to old folks. Sometimes, the staff "berebut" to have "nenek angkat". You can say, hospitals are in reality harsh at times towards their patients. I think arwah was happy there. She did not want "fuss" and certainly not "trouble". Allah bless her sweet soul, and those she left behind. Time will heal....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-12825748737402919442008-06-05T06:17:00.000-05:002008-06-05T06:17:00.000-05:00Dear MS,I cried reading this. May God bless her so...Dear MS,<BR/><BR/>I cried reading this. May God bless her soul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-91847804871142197682008-06-04T09:42:00.000-05:002008-06-04T09:42:00.000-05:00Salam Abg Mat,Al Fatehah... I'm sorry for your los...Salam Abg Mat,<BR/><BR/>Al Fatehah... <BR/>I'm sorry for your lost.<BR/>You did what you have to do in the most kindest.... and the most loving way any grandchild would do to their dearest grandma...<BR/>She will always be in your heart as you will always be in hers...<BR/><BR/>'you are no less among the stars'<BR/><BR/>sallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-22746955296168810312008-06-04T07:39:00.000-05:002008-06-04T07:39:00.000-05:00Hey Abang Mat,Bila balik civilisation ;)? Hehe...H...Hey Abang Mat,<BR/><BR/>Bila balik civilisation ;)? Hehe...Hope you take care of yourself on the rig...Harga minyak naik giler lar...=(Daphne Linghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203105761769093793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-2285379163123825352008-06-03T01:45:00.000-05:002008-06-03T01:45:00.000-05:00Bro, don't be too hard on yourself.With the benefi...Bro, don't be too hard on yourself.With the benefit of hindsight, there will always be something we could have done better, or something we could have said better. But that's the whole trouble with hindsight. Kick hindsight in the ass, bro!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-13660796473982185862008-06-02T03:59:00.000-05:002008-06-02T03:59:00.000-05:00Dear son,my condolences to you and family. Take he...Dear son,<BR/>my condolences to you and family. Take heart that arwah had the best of care and nursing there. Consider this as fated. Just think, if you are a student studying overseas, and a family member dies, cannot reach in time. Redha is the best word. Al-fatihah for arwah.<BR/>Salam, Pakcik HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-4292831441732053102008-05-30T10:36:00.000-05:002008-05-30T10:36:00.000-05:00May She Rest In Peace. Sometimes we just couldn't ...May She Rest In Peace. Sometimes we just couldn't help it.. but I am sure you have done your best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490910010992670708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-45373388879096157952008-05-28T04:44:00.000-05:002008-05-28T04:44:00.000-05:00Innalillahi wainna ilahi roji'un.May Allah bless h...Innalillahi wainna ilahi roji'un.<BR/>May Allah bless her soul. Amin.BaitiBadarudinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255773362994807469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-36623944863932417612008-05-27T16:31:00.000-05:002008-05-27T16:31:00.000-05:00Assalamu'alaikumToday I browse to your blog again....Assalamu'alaikum<BR/><BR/>Today I browse to your blog again. I always visited your blog but this is first time I give my comment. First of all I thought of to read your part 2 of Surabaya story.... I can feel your sadness cause I lost my sister last year while I am away in this Africa continent. I never seen my grandfather or grandmother and my parents were passed away many-many years ago.<BR/><BR/>Belasungkawa Bapak Mat Salo<BR/><BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-82858108470208530422008-05-27T07:14:00.000-05:002008-05-27T07:14:00.000-05:00MS,Just read it Condolence from me too. Gosh thing...MS,<BR/>Just read it Condolence from me too. Gosh things just goes again may she in the hand of the almighty. :))Tuan Lokonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919352126030170965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-80683010616013631302008-05-25T11:06:00.000-05:002008-05-25T11:06:00.000-05:00i am unpardonably late, bro.Nevertheless, my deepe...i am unpardonably late, bro.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, my deepest condolence to you and family and may God bless your grandma's soul.<BR/><BR/>Boy, can you write!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-79314327550317667812008-05-22T08:54:00.000-05:002008-05-22T08:54:00.000-05:00Mat Salo,im so sorry for being late. Innalillah an...Mat Salo,im so sorry for being late. Innalillah and al-fatehah. takziah to your family. <BR/><BR/>I kno its hard but i think uv done the best tht u cud. <BR/><BR/>*hugs*Salt N Turmerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364303172369275282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-41954667630921685082008-05-22T05:24:00.000-05:002008-05-22T05:24:00.000-05:00Bro,Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi roji'un.Salam takz...Bro,<BR/>Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi roji'un.<BR/>Salam takziah.<BR/>InsyaAllah rohnya ditempatkan di kalangan orang2 beriman.Mior Azharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09808339339676265815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-39787410830146296122008-05-20T21:00:00.000-05:002008-05-20T21:00:00.000-05:00Guys,I am just so overwhelmed! THANK YOU SO VERY M...Guys,<BR/><BR/>I am just so overwhelmed! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for the dua's, takziahs and condolences and the kind words to my grandma's passing...<BR/><BR/>I spoke to my wife after my younger sisters and her had washed grandma at my mother's home in SS3, PJ, yesterday. They general mood was one of ebullience. Why not? Grandma lived a full life for over 80 years ... filled with joy, having her fill of playing with her great-grandchildren. It's not like we didn't know what was coming.<BR/><BR/>Quite funny in that they van carrying the 'bathing tub' from the nearby mosque broke down . So my sisters and my wife were forced to bring the dining table outside to place the body for washing and do the general preparations for burial.<BR/><BR/>Best of all, they somehow managed to rent a Toyota Estima funeral van to send her to her final resting place in Seremban. My sister's even quipped, "Waah, this is better than Naza!". Apparently the billionaire's body was brought to the grave in a regular mosque panel van. Only the best for our beloved grandma, I suppose. <BR/><BR/>They seemed to enjoy their day yesterday, washing, dolling her up, pretty much an all women affair. And they claimed she looked so pretty. The story goes that our late grandma's mother, Darmataksiah, was the the fairest of them all in Bukit Tinggi, Sumatera. I don't doubt it. Sadly she died when grandma was a toddler. My mother is the eldest and only daughter. Apparently my ma was quite a looker too in her teen years. She was runner up for 'Ratu Kebaya' Queen back in the early fifties. Ha-ha. Those were the 'non-shariah' compliant days...<BR/><BR/>I actually feel happy now for nenek. I was only disappointed that I could not physically be there to see her for the last time. But I did see her six weeks back and looked in the wells of unseeing eyes, kissed and told her I love her. She knew it was me. She always knew it was me. Although I work overseas, I never fail to see each time when I come home. Because it's my duty to buy the adult diapers for her. Now I will forever miss doing this simple chore...<BR/><BR/>Appreciate your leaving your thoughts here very much. I am so humbled, so lifted ... you guys are great! Thanks again!Mat Salohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660319094415586065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-85304036236048917892008-05-20T16:12:00.000-05:002008-05-20T16:12:00.000-05:00Hi MS ... I am sorry for your loss. Your reflecti...Hi MS ... I am sorry for your loss. Your reflections tell us that your grandma was a great lady who loves you unconditionally. That would have led her to appreciate that you did what was best for everyone. Feeling regrets over decisions and doubts over actions is a natural part of grieving. I hope your time for this is short so take you can recall more fond memories of your grandma that are obviously living in your heart. Take good care, MS.Rita Hohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777602037418303561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-67729824419435837362008-05-20T10:33:00.000-05:002008-05-20T10:33:00.000-05:00Salam bro,Innalillahi wainna ilahi roji'un. Bersab...Salam bro,<BR/><BR/>Innalillahi wainna ilahi roji'un. Bersabar dan hadiahkanlah bacaan Al-Quran kepada ninda. Semoga rohnya ditempatkan bersama orang orang yang beriman.<BR/><BR/>As for you, you told me in person why you had to do what you did; I don't you are in the wrong. Bro, Allah s.w.t. is Most Loving, Most Seeing, Most Understanding, and most Forgiving. <BR/><BR/>Take care bro. Call me when you are back here.cakapajehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591299159181667866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-12469621962221006312008-05-20T08:38:00.000-05:002008-05-20T08:38:00.000-05:00En MAt,Semoga Allah mencucuri rohnya.AlfatihahEn MAt,<BR/>Semoga Allah mencucuri rohnya.<BR/><BR/>AlfatihahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-24346465533274467912008-05-20T07:20:00.000-05:002008-05-20T07:20:00.000-05:00Innalillahi wainna ilahi roji'unWhat I want to say...Innalillahi wainna ilahi roji'un<BR/>What I want to say has been said. Take care bro. Doa for her in your prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084016249299016323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-58612441172730299452008-05-20T06:26:00.000-05:002008-05-20T06:26:00.000-05:00Matsalo, Condolence on the parting of your loved o...Matsalo, Condolence on the parting of your loved one, your grandma. You did the right thing so do not lament on it for that is the way with our species. I know it has not been an easy decision but you did right. So move on and continue to do the good works that you are doing now. Take care.Pak Idrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420141407304142741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23406611.post-78886747920024267172008-05-20T05:20:00.000-05:002008-05-20T05:20:00.000-05:00Salam MS,Daripada Allah kita datang dan kepadaNya ...Salam MS,<BR/>Daripada Allah kita datang dan kepadaNya kita di kembalikan. Semoga roh nenek saudara dicucuri rahamat, keredaan Allah bersama insan insan yang beriman dan soleh.<BR/><BR/>Sdr telah melakukan yang terbaik untuk arwah dan Allah maha mengetahui rasa hati dan kasih sayang sdr kepadanya.<BR/><BR/>Sedekahkan sebanyak mungkin Tahlil & Yassin kepada arwah InshaAllah nenek sdr selamat kembali kepada penciptanya dengan aman & sejahtra. Amin.jaflamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041838115933471511noreply@blogger.com