Cathonline

Last Saturday, I was shocked when I watched the news on tv. Manila was hit by typhoon. Most of my relatives are in Manila. Even some Filipino actors and actresses were affected by the typhoon and they stayed on top of their roof. I took my cellphone and started sending sms to my friends and relatives. Until now, some places in Metro Manila are still flooded.

Last June 2008, we were also hit by strong typhoon and I know how it feels being in that situation. Watching the news and seeing how terrible the situation is, brings back some memories. Donation flooded from different people and groups around the world: foods, clothes, water, school supplies for kids and medicine were distributed. It was a heart touching moment watching some people giving their time and effort to help.

I hope those help is enough as they pick up all the pieces and try to start again. But as I see the pain and the tears of people who lost their loved ones because of the typhoon, I know it is a very painful beginning. No amount of help can ease the pain of a father who lost his wife and kids during the roof-level flood or the parents whose kids were buried  under the mud because of landslide.

I’ve read a lot of blogs and stories of some fellow bloggers who shared their stories and my heart goes with them. As a mother, I am not sure what I will feel seeing my kids at the roof being slashed with rain and wind with no foods for more than 16 hours.

They were hit by typhoon, but the truth is, its more than a typhoon that hits them. As a brand new day begins, the memories remain.

(Source of pictures: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6851191.ece)