Sea Rhythm with Big Waves

I want to tell you a small part of the life story of a great woman, she lived in a world of deceit. Most of her life is filled with struggle and sadness. Her pillar is very sturdy, never collapses. 

However, despite its very strong construction, there are many cracks inside. She always says that she is fine, but her inner self says that she is not enough. Her pole gets stuck in a building forcing her to stay. I think she is perfect. No matter how far I search, I never find one as good as her. 

She grows from the ugliness of the world. She never gets happiness from around. She grew up almost 50 years ago in a small neighborhood on the edge of a bustling city filled with immigrants. This city is known as a tough city, a city full of competition. So did her life, very hard and full of competition. To seek knowledge that should be her right also feels very difficult. With the results of her work, she could only get education up to junior high school. 

As the oldest child, she had to give up on his education even though she had a lot of potential. She prefers to fend for herself for the sake of his younger siblings. She braved all the storms that came in her little canoe. She is not the only daughter in this family, but she is forced to be the only one because her little sister left to go to another world. She always wanted to be a man because she was always seen as weak. She always thought that the world was only fair to the strong. 

At the age when she was very ripe to continue the next phase of life, she met a man who was considered old enough for her. This man was a stranger to the neighborhood. He is an old man with dark skin, a mustache, and wearing glasses.  The woman's mother likes the man because he is good, but the woman does not like him because of the big age difference and different religion. "He's good, why don't you go with him?" her mother said. "No, mak. He's too old for me, why don't you just go with him? After all, his religion is different from ours" replied the woman. "Well, why don't you try it first? He seems interested with you" said mom. "I don't want to," the woman insisted. The man doesn't give up quickly to get the woman's heart. He had a brilliant idea that the idea was unexpectedly successful. The man approaches the mother of the woman and takes her heart for approval and support. His effort worked, the woman who had insisted on not marrying an old man slowly fell in love.

They took different paths, but the man chose the same path to be with her and chose the same amen. This man also had a life full of thunder. Nor is his life sweet, smooth, and serene. He is also unlucky to get an education, his life is full of struggles to live every day. He also grew out of sorrow and an evil life. They decided to get married after much deliberation. The wedding ceremony was held on a small scale because the woman was pessimistic and afraid that this marriage would last only a moment. This story begins when they decide to hit the big waves together with the same boat with many differences. They feel they are capable of living the rhythm of the calm sea together. They are a formidable duo who dare to crash into the blue ocean. 

Life after they tied the knot for life and death was not always colored with happiness. They are hunted by age to get small creatures as a gift from God. They didn't even have a house, they rented a small building which meant a lot for them. While waiting, they focus on growing their business, the business on which they depend in life. They are not highly educated, but they are very diligent and tenacious. The two lovebirds produce head protection for motorcyclists and sell it. They pursue this business until they become big, even though it is not big enough to be considered a successful person but they are happy because their sweat has turned into rupiah coffers. "While we are waiting for children, let's focus on developing this business first, okay? It's okay, right?" said the man. "Yes, we have to be patient, okay, there will definitely be a time when we will be given a child," said the woman with disappointment.

Time after time passed, at the age of their marriage which had been more than one year, because of the prayer of the great woman they were finally entrusted by God to take care of and raise a small gift that was the source of their happiness. With their moderate economic situation, they ventured to raise the child. They believe that children are a gift from God and God will surely make a way for them. "Alhamdulillah, finally the time we have been waiting for has arrived!" said the woman with teary eyes. "What do you mean? Why are you crying?" The man was curious. "Finally I'm pregnant!" said the woman happily. "Alhamdulillah, I hope the baby and you will continue to be healthy until it's born!" said the man while hugging her. The man wanted their first child to be a boy. While the woman wanted a daughter. "I'm sure our first child will be a boy," said the man confidently. "No, I pray that our child will be a girl. We'll see later, my prayer is stronger or yours is stronger," said the woman.

Nine months passed. The child was finally born into the world. She is a baby girl. She proved that the woman's prayers were answered. The baby was born as the first child and first grandchild in the woman's family. The baby was very much loved by their family. However, the baby's luck wasn't much either. The baby grew up with a mediocre life. Even this couple could not buy milk for their daughter. They have to owe money to the stall so that the baby can eat. The couple also had to delay paying their rent because they were penniless. Fortunately the landlord was kind to them. Life is so unfair to them, but they decided to live it happily. Lots of laughs the baby gave them. Lots of joy was created. Also too much sorrow and trouble.

Time goes fast. Now the little girl is more than 2 years old. and unexpectedly God also added one more angel in the woman's stomach. During their pregnancy, this couple was given more fortune by God to make a place to live beside the rented house they live in. This is all thanks to their tireless hard work. All the sweat they put into it ended up producing a stunning result. The house was solidly built and slowly finished. Their second child was born when the house was finished and it's a girl. Household equipment was also filled one by one. Unfortunately, the happiness didn't last long, their business went bankrupt, so they had to start their fortune in other fields. From selling medicines, working as an employee, selling beauty products they do, but that is not enough to meet their daily needs.

Because many of their efforts were unsuccessful, their savings were slowly depleting. Moreover, because they build houses, they spend a lot of capital and have money for incidentals. The family's needs also grew more and more, until finally their money ran out. One day, the man asked the woman to talk. "I have the money for us to open a new business," he said, while holding ten million rupiah. "Where did you get it from?" she replied. "Yesterday I borrowed it from my co-worker. He said just use it, we can replace it at any time." the man explained. "Seriously? Thank God.... your friend is so kind," said the grateful woman. "Then let's just open a food business, you like to cook, and your cooking is delicious. We can also look after the children at home. I'll help with shopping and serving customers, you just have to cook. We can use the money we have to buy equipment and rent a place first." said the man. "Okay, I hope the business goes well and lasts a long time. Also, I will ask mak to help me cook." replied the woman.