14/03/2026
Today our journey was simple, yet it felt so full of meaning. From Lamongan Ngimbang and then continuing to Jombang, we traveled on an old motorcycle that faithfully accompanied us. The wind along the road felt warm, the dust sometimes greeted us, and the long road seemed to witness the small story of our family.
On that motorcycle, there were the three of us. A husband holding the handlebar with great responsibility, a wife sitting behind him with a heart full of prayers, and a little child who is the greatest reason for us to stay strong.
This journey might look ordinary to other people. Just a long ride on a motorcycle. But for us, every kilometer is a struggle, every short stop is a moment of gratitude, and every little laugh from our child is a happiness that cannot be bought with anything.
Sometimes we feel tired, sometimes the heat is strong, sometimes our bodies feel exhausted. But behind all of that, there is love that keeps us moving forward. We may not have a luxurious journey, we may not ride in a comfortable car, but we have something far more valuable: togetherness.
On that road I realized that life is not about how fast we reach the destination, but about who continues to sit beside us during the long journey.
Today I learned once again that happiness does not always come from big things. Sometimes happiness is simply about a humble motorcycle journey, the wind touching our faces, the laughter of a little child in our arms, and a partner who faithfully stays by our side from the beginning until the end.
Hopefully one day, when our child grows up, they will remember that their parents once struggled together. Traveling far on a motorcycle, not because we were afraid to dream big, but because we were learning to be strong for a better future.
Today’s journey may only be Lamongan – Ngimbang – Jombang. But for us, it is a journey of love, struggle, and memories that we will always keep in our hearts. ❤️
