Waiting for the Moon

Illustration by Lintang Pandu Pratiwi

Photography by Galuh PL

Waiting for the moon  is a story of hope, the essence of a dream we all have. Story of longing.  Have you ever so miss someone that much ?

Grandma .. i do miss my Grandma.

One thing that makes me sad is the truth that my Grandma, Sri Pantiyah has been seriously ill. She is almost 100 years old. Remembering Grandma, i remember my beautiful chilhood. Maybe some is not good memories, but my childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons. I remember about farmers, small village, duck laying eggs, childhood friend, sweet gethuk cake ...

I remember all thing, sweet and safely deep inside my heart. My childhood is filled with sweet memories of Mom, Dad, my sister and Grandma.  I tear up just thinking about all the ways that i'm grateful for you all. 


Oh, Grandma ...

When i was child and sad, you sang a song to me to make me stop crying.  Grandma.. i remember clearly the ways you hugged me while i slept. She loves me and my sister so much. But we act bad, stole some cakes in her room, sometimes. Or.. stole money for snacks.., Sorry.. Grandma ...She taught me how to make a sweet gethuk cake for farmers, taught me to fold blanket, and will be angry if know me playing some not good things. I remember that song, about a little bird with red hat that stole food in market. Ah, a cute song. Unfortunately, I forgot the lyrics. If at that time I was able to write, i would write all memories of Grandma so that i can remember you all time. If that time, i have got a camera, i would take all pictures of her so that i can't forget her smile..

“ Grandma, we miss you so much. Long Live. Please, come back to us. We miss you. We love you ... ”

" If you are sad, longing, and hope to live to bring things you love back to you. Say with full confidence in your heart that beautiful things must happen. Pray with deep reverence to God. When night comes, you can wait for the moon. Beautiful moonlight will take you to your happiness and hope."