It was a throw back in time when I covered an event in my former Alma Mater, St. Francis Institution. I left school some 24 years ago in 1985 after completing my tertiary education.
The school, of SFI as we would call it, is one of the oldest school in Malaysia with its birth traced back to 1880. My father, Andrew and his brothers were educated there and it was only fitting that I too was enrolled in the school. What is fascinating about SFI is that practically every community belonging to Malacca's unique multi-cultural society was represented here. It was and still is a school that is rich is heritage and history.
Perhaps the most peaceful and serene place in the entire school is its Chapel. It is located on the main block on the upper floor flanking the quadrangle. A first glance, it looks unambiguous. However, its hides one of the most peaceful and serene site I have ever known.
It like stepping into a different world. The Chapel's interior is made up of arches supported by rows of large columns. Sunlight coming through the hand painted stained glass that make up a main portion of the nave and chapel's side walls is simply breathtaking. The diffusion of light striking the large dark coloured marble altar sets off a soft hue glow within the Chapel.
Well, it was such an experience to walk into the Chapel today. I thank God for the gift of life and also for Kyra, my daughter. Tomorrow, Saturday, will be exactly six years she first came into our lives. It may be only six years but it is still six years of love and memories to last a lifetime.
To None I Wish Ill But To All I Wish Peace and Love.
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