Thursday, November 14, 2013

My Hometown After Yolanda- Isabel, Leyte, Philippines

It has been six days after the storm Yolanda hit Philippines including my town of Isabel, Leyte. For days I have been lost, couldn't function well, I couldn't sleep when I haven't heard from my family in three days. I really don't know what else to say because all I can think is my family's situation. My blogging has been put to hold because I am lost. This has been my third attempt to write something about it, but my mind can't function well. Like I am totally lost for words. You may have remembered I asked for your help for my family and my town a few days ago and I am overwhelmed at the response I am getting. I want to take this as an opportunity to thank all of you again for your help and for your concerns. It means so much to me and for my family. Rest assured the money will be put to good use. Thank you so much! 

Here are some photos that my cousin took around our area before she and her family left for Cebu. It is heartbreaking to see the town I once knew. The town where I was born, where I grew up. My stomping ground. My neighborhood. But I am glad to hear everybody's safe from the storm. All I am hoping and praying now is that they get the help that they need right now in order to survive. It has been terrifying to hear all these stories and news about people starving because help hasn't arrive. Hope by now, they are able to eat proper meals and hopefully some makeshift houses are built for those people who lost their homes, including my cousins' family. 

Dear God, in this time of need, we ask you to Heal their wounds and Bless their souls that they'll be able to recover from this misery. Amen! Rise up Philippines!

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Photo source: Bangon Isabel
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Photo source: Don Dee on Facebook
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Photo source: Don Dee on Facebook
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Photo source: Don Dee on Facebook
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Photo source: Don Dee on Facebook
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Photo Source: Don Dee on Facebook. 
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Photo source: Cousin iJhay (Facebook)
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It was once a beautiful recreation center. 

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My cousin's mom in front of their house. 

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The road to my house, which you can't see it, but it is to the right. Also to the right is where my aunt's little store used to be and my cousin's house. Now it is totally gone. My cousin's family is safe, but some of them are living in their tiny kitchen area (what was left of the house) and some of them are with my cousin's the one you see in the background. The white and blue house. 

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Our street. Our flooded street. 

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It is going to take a while, but I know my family and the rest of Isabel will bounce back again. It may not be the same, but I pray for the people's healing and recovery. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the storm, not only in my place, but to all the affected areas. God Bless! 

Mama, Papa and to all my family, I miss you all! Be safe! 

17 comments:

  1. Whenever I see photos of Leyte and the other affected areas in Yolanda, I get shivers and I feel sad :( But I know this is just a trial to us Filipinos, how's your family doing? I hope are okay as I've been hearing sad news here and there even after Yolanda :(

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    1. Thanks for asking. They are safe from the storm, but I don't know what is their current situation. Haven't heard from them since the last time I talked to my parents about three days ago. :(

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  2. Powerful images
    Powerful words
    I hope by now you have been able to talk to your family
    We hope for a full recovery and are doing all we can from here
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your country

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  3. This is so heart breaking. Watching it on tv and seeing pictures likes this makes me cry.

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  4. Wow I hardly know what to say its just so hard to put things into words - I hope things are starting to get through to people more, amazingly strong people. x

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  5. It's really sad but glad that your family is ok. I hope the rescue team and relief goods will be handed to all the survivors really soon.

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  6. I wish you could bring your family to stay with you here. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  7. I know that it is very hard to accept about what happened but I'm sure they will all survive from this tragedy. Just don't lose hope everything will be fine. God will always be there giving them the strength .

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  8. It gives me chills when I think about the devastation your family, friends and homeland have suffered. :( I hope you are all able to cope and deal with the aftermath and able to move forward in time.

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  9. It's so sad mommy :( I feel your agony. I hope help will get to yor family and relatives soon.

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  10. Glad to know that your family are safe back home Mommy. I know that the devastation is cruel but at least their lives are spared and was safe.

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    1. Still praying for you and your family and to those were badly affected. May God give them strength to move forward.

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  11. I'm so sorry about what happened to your hometown Adin, I'm glad that your family is now safe and alive, that's the most important thing to be thankful for. Things do come and go and I'm sure your family and relatives will survive the trials Adin.. I will include them in my prayer.

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  12. It's so heartbreaking to see photos from Leyte :( it makes me cry. I always keep everyone in my prayer, ask for the Holy Spirit to help them endure and give them strength.

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  13. God bless you and your family. Such a noble deed to help the needy...

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  14. I have cried so many times over the distraction and loss of life on the news by the the typhoon also sis. I pray for everyone in your town to be strong amidst this and may they never lose hope.

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  15. I hope that your family and friends are safe momi adin.

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