You asked me why i was so sad, was i not happy to see you? Because you were happy to see me.
Of course i was happy to see you, even though it was just in a dream. Even Nusaybah was happy to see you in that dream, she woke up from her sleep in the dream to run to you and tell me "I wan to sleep with aunty Zani" . Which i told her "Aunty Zani has to go to work soon".
In my half wake, half sleep state. I could hear Naila (2nd born) coughing in real life & for a moment i saw you there, pushing up your jacket sleeves like you always do, then carrying Naila to comfort her. I went back to sleep again for a moment, knowing Naila was in safe hands then realised that was not possible, and i woke up for real.
And then for the first time in a long time, i let it out. The sobbing cry, while prepping Naila's milk.
I was grieving, still am. Grieving the loss of you, even though you're probably still alive and well somewhere, i hope. In sha allah.
May Allah swt give you strength to carry on with life despite it being hard for you, may Allah swt ease your affairs and always protect you. Aamiin.