Letting Go of Gabriel to TNI AD Education, Dewi Perssik Holds Back Tears

Kapanlagi.com - A mix of pride and emotion currently envelops the heart of Dewi Perssik. Her only son, Felice Gabriel, has graduated and officially embarked on his education as a state servant in the Indonesian National Army (TNI).

As a mother, letting her child undergo the rigorous military education is certainly not an easy thing. Dewi Perssik realizes that she must sacrifice her time with her son drastically for this noble aspiration.

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1. Dewi Perssik is Happy

Gabriel, Dewi Perssik's child © dewiperssik9

"Yes, I'm very happy, just connecting my prayers, may Allah grant health and smoothness because for the past 3 years he has been in education," she said when met in the Gandaria area, South Jakarta, some time ago.

2. Gabriel is No Longer Just Hers

Gabriel, Dewi Perssik's child in a soldier's outfit © dewiperssik9

The woman born in Jember on December 16, 1985 expressed a touching statement. She realized that now Gabriel is no longer just hers completely, but has become the property of the nation and the state.

3. Hoping for Gabriel's Smooth Journey

Gabriel, son of Dewi Perssik, military education © dewiperssik9

"Hopefully he can be a pride for everyone because half of my child already belongs to the country, so for me as his mother, I can only pray for his smooth journey," she said with teary eyes.

4. Dewi Perssik is Proud

Gabriel, son of Dewi Perssik, Indonesian Army education © dewiperssik9

Gabriel's decision to enter the military world is acknowledged by Depe as a heavy moment. However, the pride of seeing her son grow into a brave and devoted figure to the country overcomes that heavy feeling.

"It's said to be heavy, and it is, but I am also proud," said Dewi Perssik.

5. Gabriel Wants to Be a Soldier

Gabriel, son of Dewi Perssik, becomes an Indonesian Army soldier © dewiperssik9

He emphasizes that the decision to become a soldier purely comes from Gabriel's own desire. As a parent, Depe only plays the role of the main supporter who facilitates her child's dreams.

6. Depe Gives Support

Gabriel, the child of Dewi Perssik, becomes a soldier © dewiperssik9

"Because the one who decides and chooses to become a civil servant is the child himself, so I, as his mother, can only provide a path and open doors for him to achieve his best aspirations," she explained.

7. Gabriel, Depe's Adopted Child

Gabriel and Dewi Perssik at graduation © dewiperssik9

Gabriel, who has been Dewi Perssik's adopted child since infancy, has grown into a proud young man, certainly attracting positive attention. Now, Dewi Perssik can only send prayers from afar for her son to be strong during his three-year education period ahead.

(kpl/aal/phi)