This Ramadan, Bihać also got its distinctive flatbreads, similar to those that other BiH cities have for years. However, for the people of Bihac, these are much tastier because they are made by the hands of a brave single mother who decided to collect the money needed for the treatment of her sick daughter in this valuable way, and as she said – her flatbreads united the Krajina.
That a mother’s love is immeasurable is confirmed by Kada, a mother from Bihac, who, with the help of her brothers and a friend, got up early and worked hard to collect money for the treatment of her daughter Melissa. Melisa first fought cancer, and now their fight continues.
“My Melisa is being treated for her thyroid gland, which caused many of her health problems, now she has to receive these therapies in order to be able to continue functioning,” says Kada.
And therapy is expensive and money is necessary. However, despite the need, buns are also found for those who cannot afford them, and the buns made in this small bakery have a special taste. According to this brave mom, the secret ingredient is love.
“Now we have rejuvenated the buns, which will be left to rest for ten minutes, then they will be in the process of being shaped and then they will be baked. Sprinkling a little water, and then spices, but the temperature of the oven must be good,” explains Kada.
The support of her fellow citizens, but also of the rest of Krajina, gave her the wind at her back, and without faith, she says, she cannot – with the help of faith she manages to be everything she is today, and above all – a mother.
“It is very difficult to focus both professionally and privately, on the one hand, Melisa is in a state of health, and I have two more children, but here, I believe in dear Allah and every morning when I get up I say, dear God, you are guiding my steps,” she added.
An example is that good returns good. From a young age, Melisa was there for her fellow citizens and used her talent selflessly when they needed help. Now, when she needed help, Krajina united.
“She is known for that because she always donated her paintings for humanitarian purposes and the citizens know that, what Melisa was doing and how she helped those in need through her art, which were mostly children,” says Kada.
Melisa will travel for treatment on Thursday, and upon her return to Bihać, the tradition of making buns will continue. As Kada says, it’s the least she can do to thank her fellow citizens for standing with her and Melissa, side by side, when it was most needed, Federalna writes.
