It’s the Eid these days. People are visiting to wish each other a Happy Eid and many good years to come. Our home was crowded with visitors – relatives, neighbors and friends. It’s as if this is the only time of the year to visit your dear ones. I don’t mind it. One visit a year is still good. “smiles”

My uncle came to visit us and he brought my old grandmother with him. Glad to receive them. It didn’t take my grandmother long before she started to shed some hot tears. I tried to find out what was wrong with her… It’s the Eid! She was sad over one of my uncles, her son, who boycotted her for a silly reason. She was sad that he didn’t visit her, didn’t wish her a Happy Eid and a long life to live. I can understand her sorrow; still I also realize the regret he’s going to have later… when it’s too late.

What if tomorrow never comes? Life changes drastically and the ones we take for granted might be out of sight in a glance, for a reason or another. I’ve always thought that taking someone for granted is the germ that intoxicates all human relations. I try not to take my dear ones for granted. They deserve to know how much they are appreciated, and they should know at the right time.

If my uncle still has some brains, he won’t wait and waste more time. It’s his mother. Who are we without our families and without our parents’ love and support and blessings? We can’t bet on tomorrow. It’s unforeseen.

I can put my head to rest every night only because I know that every person whom I value will see a new day knowing that their presence in my life means a lot to me, that they are my real treasure, and thus, I am satisfied.