Dear Hamka,
You're away from home and I assume you're settling in well in your new space. Looking at the way you progress assures me you're fed enough and taken care off pretty well. So let's start!
Your first game will kick-off this Thursday, 11 June, rightfully at 19:00 hours. Our families and friends will unite together in one hall to cheer the team on, along with the home crowd. You've never let me down as a team player and I put so much faith in you. The hopes of the nation is what you carry on your shoulders alongside the other 19 men playing for that Gold medal. I understand the pressure is rather hard to tune but I believe you'll handle it well. Your hardwork, blood+sweat+tears, never-ending sacrifices will soon pay off and haven't I told you, honey,
"Victory is sweet."
Let's not heat the intensity up with more pressure nearing the game day. Whatever the score may be, whether the spectators cheer or jeer, all of you will always be champions. The cup was ours as of the SEA Championships held last year on homeground, insyaallah, with sheer determination, it will still be ours this SEA Games. For as long as you play with your heart, for the love of the sport, gold won't ever be old. I am certain the country won't mind another silver or bronze in it's chart, but we've always looked good with the gold and all 20 of you will claim the title like we own it.
But for you personally, be the playmaker you are. Don't mind the size of your opponents, look beyond that. You have achieved so many great things in life and this is about to be conquered. I know I should've done more while I could - I knew your back was hurting, I should've massaged you when you asked me to. I knew your head was throbbing, I should've played with your hair till you fall asleep. Now that I can't, I hope your mates are helping me out by looking after you. Even if they don't normally do what I always do like it's my duty, I bet they have done their best to keep you on track.
Worry not. Gold, silver or bronze, you'll come home to comfort. Whatever you never got while I wasn't around will be made available to you. Massages? You bet, yes. Dota while I feed you chips? I'm on it. Hugs and kisses when you least expect them? You won't even have to demand.
All the best, Hamka. To your boys as well. Don't start searching for me in the stands while you're playing. I'll be there. Don't worry. I'll be right there.
