January 2004, Thursday 1

Time is drifting by. Fast…like we leave it unspent. Regardless of how bad we perceive that life has treated us, hope always would come to the rescue even if we are meant to wait another century. A new day has come, for me and for you. People were jubilating and dancing. You see, even in the midst of nothing, life is worth celebrating still. Then after all the drama and noise, what comes after? No. I’m not asking you, just thinking aloud. Ike was there too. As we hugged, I earnestly prayed he could tap a little of the faith I have in him. And that in this New Year, we would learn how not to count on our losses…how not to dwell on that which we don’t have… Papa and mama called us to confirm they’re back together after eight wasted years of separation. He needed us to hear her voice to know he wasn’t kidding. Hey, is this a sign that these children of exile have a destination afterall? The day’s far gone. You too should go to sleep.