Rekindle..

Dubai is my home even though I shall forever be considered an expatriate. Born and bred up here, I associate and adhere myself to this land rather than my native country. Twenty years have elapsed since I last visited my motherland. I have buried the faint memories of my last visit deep within where they are least bothered.

My uncle (Mother’s brother) has suffered a massive stroke, his condition is critical and he needs immediate surgery. The doctors refuse to operate until his condition improves. Surgery in his present condition would mean certain death . My Parents are in tears so are my brother and sister who met him during their visit previous year.

Sadly, I vaguely remember him.

His memories were briefly refreshed by a recent visit of his children to Dubai. I found it astonishing as to how well inform they were of my last visit, my childhood antics, my frequent tomfoolery & tantrums. It moved me when I saw a Home video of faces who I remember to be so young now showing visible signs of old age and pleading me to come visit them before it’s too late.

I was humbled by the fact that even though I distanced myself from them they persisted to keep my memories alive amongst themselves. In light of the current series of events, if ever there was a fool it was me.

One never loses a connection as long as good & happy memories remain, everything else is secondary. With aid of those sweet moments it is possible to rekindle any flame.

I pray my uncle makes a quick recovery and then I shall take a trip to rediscover & rekindle the flame i had foolishly put out..