Not Superwomen

After I've Been

There was a sense of happiness, while watching Sania, my eldest daughter managed to graduate with cumlaude grades. Also sad, because I will never be able to go with him again. Happy tears dripped down my pale face.

I still vividly remember 10 years ago, when my doctor diagnosed me with terminal uterine cancer. There was nothing strange that I felt before. I felt like my world was destroyed right then and there. As soon as I realized, that I should not be sad for long lamenting the situation. Although it is sad, I cannot be weak and down, I must immediately get up and stay up.

I know my age will not be long, since then I'm more diligent looking for extra money. Not for treatment, but I saved up for Sania and Sara's education. I only drink herbs that are sold in many drug stores. I don't expect to recover, I just want to have enough savings, so that my children's future is bright, so that they can get a better education and life from me.

Since the doctor's verdict, I have decided to send my two daughters to my mother's house. There's Maira, my sister who's gonna help take care of the kids. Maira is very close to my children.

Mas Adi, my husband, the biological father of my two daughters has died, due to an accident. At that time Sania was 3 years old, while Sara was only 1 month old.

My mother and sister didn't know I was sick. We still live in 1 city, but the streets are crowded and my busyness that makes us rarely meet. I'm just saying I got a project out of town, and I can't trust anyone else to take care of my two daughters. I didn't bring them either, because they had to go to school. Mom and Maira believed my words, even though I saw that there was doubt on Mom's face. Naturally, he was the one who gave birth to me. A mother's feelings are very strong.

A few weeks ago, I started treatment at this hospital, without being accompanied by family. I was just accompanied by a Mia, a nurse I hired specifically to accompany me while in the hospital.

Maira is very concerned about my trust, she used the savings I inherited for the living expenses and education of the children. He never stopped reminding the children to pray for me and Mas Adi.

Maira also set up a clothing store on behalf of my children, so that the savings do not run out before Sania and Sara finish school. The store is very well managed, so it can grow rapidly, even already has several branches.

Despite being married and having a son, Maira still did not forget her responsibility towards my children. He never distinguished our children. Ahh, my little sister Maira, she's all grown up now. She has grown into a wise and intelligent woman.

Now that I have calmed down in my nature, only occasionally I still meet them. They never realized my presence.

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