it just seems like yesterday that i was hanging out with Stephan,Gideon,Char,Spencer and the rest of the peepz at Wala-wala's...we were laughing like mad,drinking merrily and poking fun at each other, daring each other to go on stage to sing with Sherlyn, resident band at Wala-wala's...this was back in 2001...
but it pains me even more that we wont be hearing him laugh, flexing his big muscles or making fun of his brother Gideon any the next gathering...but we'll always remember and his laughter will always be etched in our hearts.
It hasn't really sunk in yet..to many of us..his friends that he is gone. Everyone is still in a daze. *sigh*...somehow the term " Life is short,play hard" seems to leave a hard impact in my life. It really takes a moment like this to hit you right in the face , telling you that how fragile life really is....
God gave us life..God gave us the strength to overcome all obstacles..God yet has the power to take it all away...
What was once peaceful has now been broken...
Somehow, our lives have all been affected and things will never be the same as they used to be.
friday was indeed a shocker, news reached us regarding the incident that took place while they were rowing back to shore, a wave had caused the dragon boat to collide into a pontoon and causing the dragon boat to capsized...the underwater currents were strong and being dragonboaters.. it was a struggle to swim back to the surface. We got news from gideon that his brother was missing on fri ard night time..
Char and i knew he'd be fine, as we didnt know the full story ..but we prayed for the whole team's safety..then sunday came, we went over to gid's place in the late morning to give him support and encouragement, we started talking about how stephan was such a joker and clown..it kinda helped everyone to laugh and not think about it..then his dad called at noon from Cambodia,
dont think i wanna blog abt this part..its just too hard to even write about it without shedding tears...
Stephan...i just want you to know that you made an impact in everyone's lives, not only mine...to your students- you were the best teacher they ever had...to your family- the filial son..to the National Dragon Boat team - you were inspirational ..To the NIE - you were the best ..and to us your friends - You will always be remembered for the passion that you have for everything that you did in life and you've inspired us all. You'll always be remembered in our hearts and mind. I hope and i know that you are in a better place now, God has welcomed you back home...we love you always..
The HIgh and the Lows aBouT me!!...100%
"Carpe Diem"
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A Child Of Mine (To All Parents)
Edgar Guest
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
Thank you very much..
it was beautiful in every word..
thank you very much..
i hope that you have a great new year ahead and may you make it second of it count.. God bless!
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