December 19, 2011

No prayer is unanswered: God bless, Mindanao.


photos from google.

What can be more heart-breaking than seeing what our fellowmen are going in through down South especially this Christmas time? Yes, to most of us we are all excited for the coming Christmas and eager to get our gifts and new set of clothes, etc. But to some Filipinos, this will be the most depressing Christmas perhaps. If you have no idea on what I am talking about, go to Google and search for ''typhoon Sendong''. Filipinos down South (Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City) experienced one of the most devastating moments of this year. What breaks my heart more is that it happened on Christmas time. I can not imagine how my fellowmen will be able to overcome those. I can not imagine how they will still try to be positive and move on. It's sad. I know, we all know, that no matter how much we struggle, everything will be alright because everything happens for a reason. We lost not just one hundred lives but more than 600-700 lives and still many are missing. How heart-breaking it is to some families to lose their loved ones this Christmas. They need help.

Heart-breaking, isnt it? Now tell me, what is your struggle this Christmas? Want me to tell you mine?

My mom will not be coming home for Christmas but  still..she manages to send us what we need, more than what we need. My brother, Kuya Frank who works in Dubai, will not be home aswell, but still manages to give his family what they need. In short, I wont have a complete family this Christmas. I havent had any complete family for  more than 5 years (I'm not sure but its more than that). But.. I know they are in good hands, they have good set of clothes, they have someone abroad to comfort them. Well atleast, that is the most important thing. But those families in Mindanao, mothers and fathers lost their child, some lost their friends, a lot died and many families share the same sorrow of losing the people that they love this time of the year..--- no more complete family. No more days to look forward to as a complete family. 

I dont have the most beautiful clothes this Christmas, and I struggle getting new clothes. BUT, what can be more struggling than losing your home? Yes, its tragic. Our fellowmen down south lost their homes and other possessions brought by this typhoon. By losing their home, they lost their clothes,appliances, etc. some had their cars broken, establishments were affected. 

Now, if you think you have the biggest problem in the world, THINK. You are too blessed. We are too blessed. If we cant send them clothes, food, etc, the least thing we can do is to pray for them. Its a tough time for them. Remember, we've been really blessed this year and a prayer wont hurt us. May our fellowmen see light in the toughest time of their lives. Let us pray for them. No prayer is unanswered. 

.No matter how bad we see life, no matter how we feel devastated, I'm sure God has His own reasons. God Bless, Mindanao. God bless our nation.

Check this out if you want to help. 
Ateneo de Manila and Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan: https://www.facebook.com/ateneodemanila and https://www.facebook.com/groups/39179551493/
Southern Philippines Fundraising Campaign on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/182804068482386/


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