It was a rainy saturday morning, I went to my lola's house in Chico St. to pack some of
my things. I usually stay there from Monday to Friday. It's near my workplace and I prefer
staying there on a weekday except for weekends since I have to spend time with my child.
I didnt know the next few days will be a disaster. With my usual routine I went home that morning.
At around 11PM my aunt called me telling me that the creek near are house is overflowing and the people
living near the area are now on the street. She asked if we can accomodate them in my room since they have no
place to go. I agreed right away. But after 30 mins she called again telling me our house was now filled with rain water,waistdeep. Mom suggested that I go and see my aunt. And I hurriedly left our house.
The driver of the PUJ I rode, informed us that he will have to cut the trip due to the flood. I decided to continue my journey on foot. I walked almost a mile in waist deep flood. Until I reached the house,first time in 32 years.
I had mixed emotions, I was sad for all the people affected by the typhoon.
It made me realize a very important lesson in life. People should not hold on to material things, coz in just one snap it can all go away. I have always cherished my electronics gadget,and I know the rain has always been a threat to these products. But the typhoon made me realize that more than anything else god and family should always be our priority. With all the disasters,natural calamities goin on around the world. This is the best time to refllect and be in constant communication with God and our family. We'll never know what will happen next.Made me realize to live my life to the fullest and not be in constant fear of being hurt. No matter what we do we will always experience pain.
