A Final Call...

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal..."

(Hubby and Shah)

Innalillah…

Hubby eldest brother passed away in his sleep early this morning.

Shah was the eldest of eight siblings and only a year older than hubby. Two years ago Shah was diagnosed with a weak heart when he was hospitalized for a minor stroke. 

I have known Shah since campus days, even before hubby and I were married. He was more of a friend than a brother-in-law, a very nice person, modest and humble. I know he will be missed by many.

Al-fatihah…

(Tanah perkuburan Bukit Kiara)

Life is but a stopping place,

A pause in what’s to be,

A resting place along the road,

To sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys,

Different paths along the way,

We all were meant to learn some things,

But never meant to stay…

Our destination is a place,

Far greater than we know,

For some the journey’s quicker,

For some the journey’s slow…

And when the journey finally ends,

We’ll claim a great reward,

And find an everlasting peace,

Together with the Lord…

(Author unknown)

Lunch treat for the Kembara gang...

"There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little wider and live just a little bit better..."

(A spread of delicious, home-cooked food)

This afternoon the Kembara gang was invited for lunch at Bro Fayaz's residence in Semenyih.

We missed a turn in Kajang and were a little late to arrive. All of the kembara gang, some with families were there. Even Azhar and Illa rode in direct from Singapore and in time to join us.

To the host and hostess, thank you for the hospitality and a good meal. We had a wonderful time meeting up again with the gang and tasting home-cooked dishes. We were full to the brim when we left for home.

(Having a second and third helpings) 

(Lighter moments recollecting and planning for another ride)

(Mouth-watering cakes and sweets for dessert)

P.s. Pictures courtesy of the bikers' gang.

P.s. Bro Fayaz passed away on 18 August 2021 because of a heart attack. Innalillah...

New Year Get Together...

"Some people will better your life by being in it, while others will better it by staying out..."

(Good friends are priceless) 

We celebrated the new year with a gathering of the veterinarian gang at a chalet in the wood in Ulu Langat.

The gathering was hosted by Dr. Razak and wife, Rudi. Besides celebrating the New Year, it was a house warming and anniversary celebration for them. The gathering was pot-luck style and there was abundance of food for everyone.

It was a happy joyous occasion. We had a good time catching-up with latest news. Even though we were having a good time, we couldn't help but reminisced our younger years and how much we missed the old times we spent together.

As we grow up, we realize it is less important to have lots of friends, and more important to have real ones.

(Gathering of friends and family)

(So much of delicious food)

(Dr. Razak and family)

(Yummy mouth-watering roasted lamb)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Thank You Allah,.. 

for the beautiful moments, 

treasured memories 

and all the blessing 

for the good health, 

abundance of wealth 

and the peace of mind... 

Aamin... 

Masjid China Melaka - 2012

"You must have long term goals to keep you being frustrated by short term failures..." - Charles C Noble

(An impressive entrance to the mosque complex)

On the way back to KL from my nurse duty in Melaka, we detoured to visit the Masjid China Melaka.

This Chinese-style mosque in Krubong, Melaka was built in 2012. The mosque is the third Chinese-style mosque in Malaysia after the ones in Kelantan and Perak. It was developed by the Malacca Chinese Muslim Association.

The mosque is designed with a unique Chinese architecture with pagodas and Chinese calligraphy from a combination of architectural design of several mosques in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an in China. It has one minaret tower and two domes. The mosque is equipped with the main prayer hall, library, multipurpose hall, offices and restaurant.

With a total built up area of 2.8 hectares, the mosque can accommodate up to 2,000 worshipers.

(Entrance to the main prayer hall)

(A picture by the pagoda minaret)

2015: 4-Nation Ride...

"It's not about having the skills to do something. It's about having the will, desire and commitment to be your best..." - Robert Hernandez

2015 Q4 4NR - A long tough journey…

Date: 10 - 27 December 2015

After our North Vietnam fly and ride trip, I am exhausted in every way... mind, body and soul.

But after a week rest and an opportunity to be with our children and grandchildren, hubby and I are all revved up again for another riding trip. For more than two weeks, with 13 other bikers, we will ride overland to cover parts of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, insya-Allah.

They said riding will refresh tired bodies and restore tired souls. May we be blessed with the best of health, patient and perseverance throughout the journey...

Next Trip: Thailand 2016: Betong Back to Nature Ride...

My Overseas Travel blog: munmus.blogspot.com