It's been 3 years since that fateful three day flood which left me and my cousin stranded in a neighbor's 2nd floor in Pasig. (see: Ondoy Experience Blog) I know it can get tiring to read about the same thing over and over again. but for some reason, the pour of the rain gives me the stimulus of panic, of fear that the same thing will happen again.
And today, is the 3rd day of being dorm-arrested here in Manila because of heavy rains and yes, flood. I am really starting to believe that the flood follows me. Because even though our street is not flooded, our gate up to the first flight of stairs is (kiddie pool indeed!). there is also water pouring through wood cracks beside my bed, which really makes me think that I am a flood prone person and that I'd rather stay at home because if I go out, the flood may welcome me with open arms and eat me up. I have such rich history of floods that yes, I think I know what I am talking about. haha.
Aside from the heavy rains and the flood that is keeping me here at the dorm, I am also not feeling well. and although the fever subsided, my super clogged nose is giving me a difficult time to breathe. As well as my throat which makes it a point that I sound like a frog when I talk. All these further strengthening my decision of not going out, as much as I want to.
Case in point, the rain is scaring me, and every time I hear the rainfall, it creeps me out because with my Ondoy experience, no amount of being alert or being vigilant can keep those floods away from your home or your property or even your life.
And with that, I end this blog with a prayer.
I pray that the sun would come out, to give everyone the hope that we all need now. May Your warmth soon envelope this nation who was swept cold by the rainwater.
I pray for my family and friends who have been affected. I pray that You give them the strength to cope and finally move on.
I pray for everyone who were distraught and who need help. May You give them strength and hope for a better tomorrow. I pray for the people who have lost their homes and properties, may You help them start anew.
I pray for the rescuers, the people in service who continuously help people in need. May You guide them to the people who need them most, and give them the courage and strength to be able to do their duties well.
I pray for good health, for myself that I may be able to be of good use for other people, for family and friends that they be well after all these, for people in the evacuation centers, people who have lost their homes so they can find stable grounding to move forward, and for people who help that they can help some more.
I pray for those who have nothing good to say or do, or those with poor reasoning for all these, may You enlighten them.
I pray for the lives that have been lost because of this tragedy. May You welcome them in Your Kingdom.
I pray for the people who have lost their love ones, May You make them feel loved and remind them that their love ones are with You now.
I pray for my country. May You further strengthen the spirit of the Filipino people and bless us with Your Grace and Your Strength for us to be able to stand again and rebuild ourselves, our homes, and our nation.
I pray that this again be a reminder of the kind of seeds that we reap because of what we ourselves sow. May You instill this in our minds and may we not forget of this kind of tragedy that can happen if we are not cautious with our own simple actions.
Thank you Dear God, I know that You have been here in all these and that mere thought of You carrying us in Your shoulders is enough to keep us moving forward and not giving up.
And today, is the 3rd day of being dorm-arrested here in Manila because of heavy rains and yes, flood. I am really starting to believe that the flood follows me. Because even though our street is not flooded, our gate up to the first flight of stairs is (kiddie pool indeed!). there is also water pouring through wood cracks beside my bed, which really makes me think that I am a flood prone person and that I'd rather stay at home because if I go out, the flood may welcome me with open arms and eat me up. I have such rich history of floods that yes, I think I know what I am talking about. haha.
Aside from the heavy rains and the flood that is keeping me here at the dorm, I am also not feeling well. and although the fever subsided, my super clogged nose is giving me a difficult time to breathe. As well as my throat which makes it a point that I sound like a frog when I talk. All these further strengthening my decision of not going out, as much as I want to.
Case in point, the rain is scaring me, and every time I hear the rainfall, it creeps me out because with my Ondoy experience, no amount of being alert or being vigilant can keep those floods away from your home or your property or even your life.
And with that, I end this blog with a prayer.
I pray that the sun would come out, to give everyone the hope that we all need now. May Your warmth soon envelope this nation who was swept cold by the rainwater.
I pray for my family and friends who have been affected. I pray that You give them the strength to cope and finally move on.
I pray for everyone who were distraught and who need help. May You give them strength and hope for a better tomorrow. I pray for the people who have lost their homes and properties, may You help them start anew.
I pray for the rescuers, the people in service who continuously help people in need. May You guide them to the people who need them most, and give them the courage and strength to be able to do their duties well.
I pray for good health, for myself that I may be able to be of good use for other people, for family and friends that they be well after all these, for people in the evacuation centers, people who have lost their homes so they can find stable grounding to move forward, and for people who help that they can help some more.
I pray for those who have nothing good to say or do, or those with poor reasoning for all these, may You enlighten them.
I pray for the lives that have been lost because of this tragedy. May You welcome them in Your Kingdom.
I pray for the people who have lost their love ones, May You make them feel loved and remind them that their love ones are with You now.
I pray for my country. May You further strengthen the spirit of the Filipino people and bless us with Your Grace and Your Strength for us to be able to stand again and rebuild ourselves, our homes, and our nation.
I pray that this again be a reminder of the kind of seeds that we reap because of what we ourselves sow. May You instill this in our minds and may we not forget of this kind of tragedy that can happen if we are not cautious with our own simple actions.
Thank you Dear God, I know that You have been here in all these and that mere thought of You carrying us in Your shoulders is enough to keep us moving forward and not giving up.
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