Upon coming home last night, Rick asked me to call Anne in Manila to check on them as he heard from local news that Manila suffered from a devastating strong typhoon. As I was about to call Anne, I got a text from her about the typhoon. So, I quickly placed a call to her and found out that yes, Manila was hit by a very very strong typhoon last Thursday at 11:30 noon. It was super strong that electric posts (wooden and concrete alike) crumbled and split in half....trees were uprooted....corrugated roofings flew all around....billboards from atop buildings fell to the ground (some hit passing cars and pedestrians who took nature for granted).. schools were cancelled (thank God)...and the worst part of all is that there is no electric power in 90% of Luzon!
This strong typhoon is the first ever of its kind in 11 years! And then, it was told that another typhoon could be on its way!
Anne said that the typhoon's wrath went on for a good three (3) hours but that after the 3 hours, as if nothing happened---no wind, no breeze, the sun was out--and then temperature was suddenly super hot!
My grandkids, Migs and Gina, are so restless because they are used to the convenience of airconditioned rooms, use of computer, tv, etc. They hoped to check into a hotel but found out all hotels are fully booked! I know how inconvenient it is for all of them, although as Anne said, she and Yani can bear the "heat of the aftermath --no lights, no aircon, no refrigerator etc." but the kids can't. In fact Anne said she and Yani hardly sleep to keep on fanning the kids.
Fortunately, phone lines are working. At least, they can call outside or receive calls.!
It is a pity for all our families who suffer the consequence each time a strong typhoon hits our country. And we all know that restoring power can be as slow as snail pace--so please include the Luzon in your prayers that somehow, if not all, power will be restored so that everyone can move on with their daily business. I am sure business will suffer---who can work without lights and computers? Oh sad...but it's really hard to beat nature's wrath.
This is the reason why Anne has not been to her multiply site---and until power is restored, she will not be heard from. I pray that she or the kids not suffer from relapse--for Anne is not too well yet. Please include her and her family in your prayers.!
Lita I will be praying for Anne, Yani and the kids that they stay strong and get through the aftermath of the typhoon, and that Anne's health improves. I pray that the second typhoon misses Manila. Please keep us posted as you hear from Anne on the situation over there.
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I hope they will all stay healthy and get through with this smoothly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this entry, Mom; am just back from a terrible 3 day torture without electricity, cellphone, ice for water, and good, home-cooked food!!!
ReplyDeleteThis typhoon is named "Melaniyo", and it's the first time ever, that we've seen how it is to be in the "eye of the storm" --- thru our window panes. Manila was really a direct hit, and for almost 4 days without electricity and all, it was also the first time ever that we treated ice like they were diamonds...
Check the pics out in my site, they're just a few that we've taken on our way to the mall, just to feel the aircon and feel refreshed...
I am glad that you now have the power back--altho I am sure you lack much needed sleep--what with the continuous fanning for the kids. Yes a lot prayed for you, even Regina, RIck sister, sent me a personal message and said she will pray for you.
ReplyDeleteWell, the kids are happy now, I a sure!
Sige, will just call later tonight!