So it's been 2 years and a day since that killer flood came. Ondoy, as it is remembered till today, got many Filipinos and their houses swim in chocolate colored flood.
Where was I at that time?
September 26, 2010, Saturday- if I am not mistaken, at around 9am, I was on my way to my school at Taguig. Thinking it was just another rainy day, I was surprised when I received a text message from my friends who were already in the campus. They said classes were cancelled.
I was about to head back home when incredibly, the tricycle drivers said that theycant travel back - It was too flooded! Woah. it was only few minutes when I left there! So thinking that therain will soon stop, I decided to go inside the mall. I texted my papa, hows the situation on Makati and asked if he could fetch me. He asked me to wait and I was relieved.
I sat at the Foodcourt reading my devotional notes and ordered pizza and pasta.
When it was about around 12pm, I started to panic. I started to grumble thinking that I am wasting time. Should have been sleeping at home. I dont have enough sleeping hours those days. It was about Finals and thesis week.
I went down to the bookstore and read my bible. I was amazed when I took a glance at the window. Woah! THe rain is so heavy that it looks like it is snowing. I wanted to cry now, I told God. One thing I want in the whole world at that time to go home. I am so sleepy. u_u
Time flew to 3pm and I decided I will be going home no matter what. My papa cant fetch me anymore because of the flood. When I reached the village, I saw people walking, flood up to their knees. I was so scared. I cant do that! But i didnt stop. I really want to go home. I want to see my mama already - to exagge things.
So poof I went! I secured my phone - i need communication when things go worse! As I lusong sa flood, I kept on praying, yet I kept on thinking - Whats happening to the world?! I started to panic more when the water started to rise up above my knees! I started to tell God, Why me, Lord? Why?
When I reached my beloved house, seeing my mama opening the door for me, I could not feel more relief! I am overloaded with it!
When I watched the news, I was surprised. I didnt know that I am luckier - or more blessed.People lost homes, properties, got drowned, stranded at their houses' roofs, died that day. I will not elaborate more on the depressing stuffs.
At the end of the day all I could say was, thank you Lord, you saved me :'D
And now, September 27 2011, Thypoon is rummaging the country again. I am thankful I am safe home. Let's not forget to pray for people who suffer.
