Never Say Never
Have you ever dealt with something you don't like? Something you never imagine to happen, but it happens anyway. I bet everyone of you have experienced this situation. But some might realize it while others didn't. Lucky for those who realize, since only when we're emotionally aware, then we will get meaning. And it's meaning which makes someone holds on a little bit longer, not easy to give up, upon his dreams.
I have a story about this case. Not mine actually, my friend's instead. His name is Iskak. Iskak is 20 years old at that time. Having been just accepted as civil servant in Jakarta, he prepared everything to be Jakarta resident. Bringing his family_his wife and a year old little girl_to the capital region of Jakarta. He was so excited to wait that day comes soon. Accompanied by his friend, he surveyed some developers. He knew that house is the first thing he should buy for his little family.
In 3 months, he has already found a residence. Not luxurious, but appropriate for a beginner worker like him. He can't wait to tell his wife about this good news. So when he comes back to hometown where his wife&child stay, he says it enthusiastically. His wife is happy, either. But suddenly his mother in law expressed her objection. She cried because didn't want to get away from her daughter and grand daughter. Iskak and his wife tried to calm her down.
Having been guaranteed that three of them will come back frequently, the grandma still insist to be around with her daughter and grand daugter. Finally, Iskak&hid wife choose to compromise. They wouldn't move to Jakarta, as she requsted. As the consequence, again, Iskak had to live separated from his wife and child. And after a year passed by, he gave up his dream to live in Jakarta. In fact, living in thr biggrst city is his ultimate goal at that time. But later he realized that he sacrifation would be worth it.
He proposed to the chairman to be replaced in Kebumen. And it's quite easy to move to smaller city with simpler organizational structure. Now, 30 years from that, he's very grateful for being in his hometown. He can escort his parents in their pension. Taking care of them when they're sick. Even he's the one&only son who's there in their last times. It's such a priceless guft for me, he said.
Well, from that story above we may conclude that sometimes what we missed is what we're thankful of, later on. Because through His way, we're driven to a spesific role we're mean to be, even by "totally-not-me" ways, which we often say"never" fo that. So, do you ever imagined that your "never" role will turn to be your "forever" one?
I have a story about this case. Not mine actually, my friend's instead. His name is Iskak. Iskak is 20 years old at that time. Having been just accepted as civil servant in Jakarta, he prepared everything to be Jakarta resident. Bringing his family_his wife and a year old little girl_to the capital region of Jakarta. He was so excited to wait that day comes soon. Accompanied by his friend, he surveyed some developers. He knew that house is the first thing he should buy for his little family.
In 3 months, he has already found a residence. Not luxurious, but appropriate for a beginner worker like him. He can't wait to tell his wife about this good news. So when he comes back to hometown where his wife&child stay, he says it enthusiastically. His wife is happy, either. But suddenly his mother in law expressed her objection. She cried because didn't want to get away from her daughter and grand daughter. Iskak and his wife tried to calm her down.
Having been guaranteed that three of them will come back frequently, the grandma still insist to be around with her daughter and grand daugter. Finally, Iskak&hid wife choose to compromise. They wouldn't move to Jakarta, as she requsted. As the consequence, again, Iskak had to live separated from his wife and child. And after a year passed by, he gave up his dream to live in Jakarta. In fact, living in thr biggrst city is his ultimate goal at that time. But later he realized that he sacrifation would be worth it.
He proposed to the chairman to be replaced in Kebumen. And it's quite easy to move to smaller city with simpler organizational structure. Now, 30 years from that, he's very grateful for being in his hometown. He can escort his parents in their pension. Taking care of them when they're sick. Even he's the one&only son who's there in their last times. It's such a priceless guft for me, he said.
Well, from that story above we may conclude that sometimes what we missed is what we're thankful of, later on. Because through His way, we're driven to a spesific role we're mean to be, even by "totally-not-me" ways, which we often say"never" fo that. So, do you ever imagined that your "never" role will turn to be your "forever" one?
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