... and then the heaven opened.

Restless. I toss and turn for hours.

Tap. Tap.  Drops of rain hits the old air conditioning unit and a sudden pop of sound jolts me wide awake.

I feel unease. Expectant.... the rain picks up full speed and it feels as if the storm's overhead.

I look at the clock, 2:25am. Sensing a moment.

The phone rings.


My brother, on the other land: "Mei-mei (little sister) ah, grandpa just passed".

"It started downpouring and I guessed..."

"There too? It started downpouring here too..."

I half-chuckled. "Mm Really?"

"Yeah. Ok. Bye..."

Bye grandpa.

Our father who art in heaven, hallow be thine name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory
Forever and ever. Amen.