My Scratch Paper: Ondoy

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Ondoy

Rainfall brought by tropical storm “Ondoy” to Manila and nearby areas in a span of six hours on Saturday was the most in recorded history.

"Let me ask you something; if someone prays for patience, do you think that God gives them patience, or does He give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does He give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does He give them opportunities to love each other?" - God, Evan almighty

What i actually appreciate here is that everyone is giving to those in need...this is truly an opportunity (although a very bad one) to unite.

let's all donate and help guys!!! Our brothers and sisters are in dire need of clothing and food. if not, the least we can do is pray.

I hate it how im here at home..and people are there outside..in the flood..suffering, starving and dying. I'm just so not the type of person who stays at home and watch the news. I really wish i can go out and help people. :((

I heard that there's another storm coming..oh my...please don't..please change course. The Philippines is in big trouble and thousands are still waiting for rescue. :(( we can't afford to have another one. Let's all pray that this will not happen again. sa mga taong nagdadasal na mangyari ito ulit at sa mga taong natutuwa na makakita ng baha, leche kayo! DON'T BE SELFISH!!! imaginin niyo na lang kung kayo yung mga bata na kailan pang ibuhat para makatawid ng kalsada, imaginin niyo kung anong gagawin niyo kung na stranded kayo sa BUBONG ng sarili niyong bahay, Isipin niyo yung mga nararamdaman ng mga taong nagugutom at nilalamig, anong gagawin niyo kung kailangan niyong humawak sa kable ng kuryente para lang maisalba..
WAKE UP! THIS IS NOT FUNNY. sorry im just really pissed, i can't believe people like that exist. :(

The pictures and videos are breaking my heart :(

Hurricane Katrina rainfall = 380mm in Louisiana. Typhoon Ondoy rainfall = 410mm in Manila.

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Pictures aren't mine.
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