God’s Salt & Light

I got the news just last nite from Mei Hwei, Manohar Rao, one of my childhood friends has left us forever.  It is so unexpected. I know him since primary in SK St Francis. He was a good lad, very active in sports. Always running and jumping to really great heights. We were also in the same rumah sukan then. In secondary he was really active also. Football, relay team, athletics…..its really amazing to see him take part in so many sports. Yet being so active, he was always a good and kind person. We had respect for each other since we know each other in Standard 1. Tho we were not tat close, he is still after all a friend to me. I know its hard to lose a freind, but already loosing 2 in my life time…….sometimes i wonder how many will have to leave my side. Its just like a ticking clock about to stirke the alarm. When its time, its time, but we wont know it. Only the Lord knows it. Things happen in life……and the Lord has said that He shall put me through trials and situations. Sumtimes i wish they werent this hard to handle. And i always keep asking Him for help.

In my tribute to Manohar, i just want to say that he will forever be in my mind, whether through good or bad times. He is still a person of great admiration, a good friend, and a respectable individual. He deserves many rewards. I just pray for his family to be strong. And i pray that God will have mercy on his soul for the sake of him being my friend.

In remembrance of Manohar Rao whom i knew since 1994-1999 in SRK St Francis, and SMK Methodist ACS Sitiawan (2000-2004). God Bless his soul forever.

Since Ram was such close friends with him, i think it would be appropriate for all of you to know and read this blog from him that i got from Lay Chuy…..:

Once again i have been utterly disappoited by this years WC. If Englands sad exit wasnt enuf, Germany had to bow out in the same bitter end. A 2-0 loss in ET to Italy is almost as bitter as losing in a penalty shoot out, since the end is just so near. I had hopes they will make it. And since the teams that i’ve rooted for have all bowed out, which leaves a battle between France, Portugal and Italy, its not tat appealing to me anymore to watch the Finals. Its officially unmeaningful for me now, and i wont even bother who wins the darn cup. England needs it more, German is the host nation. I wonder when will the teams that i ever support get their results as i see they shud(and want them) get. Plus all this WC stuff has made me lost touch with the Tour de France and Wimbledon. So much for this years WC. Good luck to all u other supporters and bookies. U’ve just lost urselves one pair of eyes one the screen and a voice box to shout. Im sticking back to tennis and cycling. Good thing Tour de France is another month long event.

I just cant tell u ppl how much my heart goes out to England when they lost bitterly to Portugal in the Q-final match. I went to BRJ to watch with hopes and prayers they will make the semis. It was an almost even contest. There were moments when England shud have lead the match by at least 2-0. defence was strong, midfield was moving fast and there was no short of attacks. Though the seem sluggish, but not short of spirit. even with main man owen out, they still had determination to go all out. i guess things changed when rooney got red carded(another display of his short fuse) and then beckham got substituted. He was reduced to tears and i can feel his heart ache. Its heart wrenching not to be able to play for your country and contribute. U want to be part ofthe winning team yet u cant do anything to contribute since u are out. penalties are always a dreadful thing in football. its worse than dying and lasts longer than ur break up. and i thought england can take advantage frm 2 consecutive misses but portugal’s keeper made 3 saves. I felt england was more deserving to win. they had 10 men yet they had solid defense and mounts of attack. they had chance after chance, attack after attack, defend after defend. Nothing quite like i have seen. They’ve worked so hard to stay in the game. And robinson was just flying and diving to save every ball. Yet i still dont get it: why they had to lose. I know they’ll e leaving home with hearts and heads hung low. I dont think theres anything to cheer them for the next 4 years and until the get the WC again. But i still support my favourite team and i have faith in them to shine again. for now, lets just give them some space to gather themselves. they deserve a good rest from their unjustified loss.