Ramadan Without Sua
Toughest Fasting

Undergoing the Ramadan fast with the condition of being on duty at the Emergency Hospital and also wearing PPE which is quite heavy and stuffy becomes an experience that makes this fast so heavy for Ardhita. How not, when on duty he must wear head protection equipment in the form of hair cap and sterile head cover. Eye and face protection equipment in the form of special glasses, face shield or face shield to protect the face from harmful particles in the air. Respiratory protective equipment in the form of a mask. Hand protection equipment which is certainly a glove. Foot protection devices are boots or safety shoes. Body armor or commonly called Hazmat Suit.

For a medical worker who worked at that time, really had to cover himself with Hazmat Clothes or commonly called Self-Defense Equipment or PPE. Not even with the clothes and hijab worn by Ardhita, not infrequently the girl was so home all clothes that her hijab could be completely soaked with sweat. Because, all PPE when used to make the body heavy and hot.

All that is still coupled with the weather in Natuna which is very hot, as if it is a separate obstacle for Ardhita. However, if you already have the intention from the heart, then no matter how heavy the conditions are lived will be able to be done and passed. Of course, all of them are by the permission and grace of God alone.

"Dhita, today's assignment until what time?" ask his partner Santi.

"Until 17:00 in the afternoon. As soon as it opens," Dhita replied.

"Then what shift tomorrow?" ask Santi again.

"Tomorrow the night shift, so I have to keep watch until morning" Dhita replied.

Santi looked to breathe. Wearing PPE, face covered with a mask, head cap, face shield, and helmet on the head makes it feel tight. Even the face shield he wore was dewy.

"Oh Allah, this is a heavy fast. This PPE clothing alone is heavy. Natuna is very hot. The tests are relentless," complains Santi now.

Actually, the complaint must be felt by all medics. Sometimes the liver and heart also race when there are patients who have decreased their condition, exposed to pneumonia, until the air saturation goes down. Even in fasting conditions, they must also be ready and ready to carry out this noble task.

"Sometimes, if the earth improves, this will be a story in itself. Memories we will always remember. We fought together to save lives all the way to Natuna Island, and we wore this Hazmat Shirt" Ardhita replied.

Santi shed her tears. However, in the condition of the face is covered with various personal protective equipment, so the eyelids alone look dewy.

"True, here all fought well. Can't imagine. The world is like being turned upside down. I sometimes think, until when it's going to end" she said.

"May the best medicine. Vaccines will soon be clinically tested and could save the earth" Ardhita said.

"You're so strong, Ta. But you are still young. However, being in a secluded place like this, you can be patient and sincere to live," Santi replied.

Now the two of them sat on the floor, after duty and their waists were very sore. However, it still has to last a few hours to be able to go home and change shifts with others.

"Parents aren't, Ta?" ask Santi later.

"If asked kangen, certainly kangen. But what else, San. Now the passenger plane also stopped. I don't want to go home either."

Yes, ahead of Eid, the government issued a regulation to suppress the transmission of covid virus, all commercial aircraft for passengers do not fly. The airport was also closed. Only cargo planes are running. Thus, the opportunity to return to the hometown alone is really closed.

"You miss Mama and Papa you don't, San?" ask Ardhita now to Santi.

His partner Santi is a nurse. He is from Pekan Baru, Riau. With no passenger aircraft flying, then Santi also can not go back to New Week. Like they were stranded on Natuna Island.

"Kangen .. kangen very much with Mama and Papa. Just like you, Ta. How else, we can't do much now" replied Santi.

While Ardhita and Santi were chatting together, another officer ran over and told the patient that he was experiencing shortness of breath. Ardhita and Santi straightened their backs, stood up, and ran.

"There's a patient who's short of breath!"

Can't not run. Although heavy, stuffy, and breathless all nurses must be alert to help patients. At a time like this, their heart seemed to get a heart shock. Thumping and fretting into one. However, they should be calm and not show their panic to the patient. Because, the medical staff must also take care of the mental patient.

Not infrequently they shed tears when helping patients. Ardhita said to herself.

"Oh, Lord .. please save your servant. In my satisfaction, in my worship and prostration, may God save all the patients who are here. God saved us all."

Fasting is hard for Ardhita. However, he will remember and remember, that even in the toughest times, the Khalik always grieved him. Perfecting his worship and prayers. Amens.