Thank you Lord for protecting us

I loved summer when I was a student. Now the only thing I like about summer is the times spent lounging at the beach with family and friends. I have learned to love the rain since it has become so hot and humid here in the Philippines. For me, the rain brings cool air, smell of life, and freshness in the air. Until Ondoy came…

My parent’s house is still flooded – both inside and out. The water is so slowly inching out. So slow that the day Ondoy arrived (September 26), we were knee-deep and now 6 days after, the water inside the house is still about 4 inches deep. Although we have already adopted a system that enables us to go about our lives, it is still frustrating to wait for the water to dry-up.

I am not bitching. On the contrary, I’d like to write about the things I am thankful for in the midst of this calamity. Here are what I am personally thankful for:

1. That I have a very considerate and good husband.
2. That our families are okay. Buboy’s parents are well and their house was spared of the flood. My parents are okay and are coping well despite the current situation.
3. That Buboy and I were here at Pasig when Ondoy came.
4. That Nanay had some food even if it’s just good for a couple of days.
5. That we have basic services such as water, electricity, and phone line.
6. That we have an elevated living area and that the bedrooms are also elevated.
7. That we were able to accept and cope with our present situation.
8. That so far no one is sick or getting sick.

Another super typoon is on its way, but I know that God will spare us of its worst. But nevertheless, we are preparing. We’re supposed to leave for Las Pinas tomorrow, but with Pepeng coming, we have decided to postpone our going back to LP until Sunday.

Lord, please protect us all.

-chebong