I've been in the Philippines (Metro-Manila) for over 3 years now. Not that 3 years has been a long time, but I've experienced Typhoon Millenio and it was nothing like what happened with Ondoy. People who have been here their whole lives and news reports, etc. have been saying that Ondoy, which struck us last Saturday, September 26th, 2009 was/is historical.
Today, Pepeng was supposed to hit the Metro, but apparently it changed course and went more North. Of course I am grateful that my family is okay, but what about the people who are being affected as I type this now? What CAN I do? I wish I knew.
I've spent the majority of my week helping out as much as I can. Having little money, I spend what I have on taxis to get to and from whatever headquarters set up to help pack or venture out to areas that were flooded by Ondoy but safe enough now to distribute food and goods. Yet, I still feel irrelevant. I know, it's not about me or how I feel. And I know it's better to help out than to sit around and do nothing but what MORE can I do? There's gotta be something more. Hopefully with a little prayer (or perhaps, a lot), God will guide me towards the right direction. One that will allow me a better position to really help people.
Anyhow, this week has shown me just how beautiful the people I surround myself with are. I've always known that I have some really caring and charitable friends but the way people sacrificed (and still are sacrificing) their time and energy towards helping others is truly inspiring and commendable. I'm hoping their giving hearts will vibe out to others and inspire them to help as well. Because the Philippines needs it so much. So does the rest of the world.
Here is my prayer for now:
God, please guide us. We trust you.
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