Yesterday was the event with the President of MSU for giveaways of Zakat for the students. It was a day that most students looked forward to – meeting the President, and of course, the excitement of getting the ‘Duit Raya’.

Amongst the recipients, is one student who has bone disease and moves with her wheelchair. She beamed when she entered the lobby area in her simple yet colorful Baju Kurung, and to my surprise, her character was just as colorful as well. Later did I discover that this bright student, who is studying the foundation program, had lost two siblings due to the same illness. Her illness made her fragile at the bones, and causes excruciating pain at times.

I was particularly touched by how her spirit soars high, despite the hardship that she faces as a young girl. She aspires to be an accountant one day. She was bubbly, eloquent and pleasant all the while and most importantly, she was also decisive of what she wants in life.

When I got home, the image of her smiling with her dancing eyes was still vivid. She not only inspired the whole hall, for being an example of someone strong and determined who wants to study and not giving up easily. She is also a sweet reminder to me, that if we want something in life – we have nothing but to go for it.