It’s been three weeks now since I last posted and I know that many are wondering why I haven’t written about the typhoon that is now a household name in the entire City of Marikina. Ondoy, the storm which took the lives of many Marikenyos, also shook my sanity as my family fought for their lives on a rooftop, during this typhoon’s savagery.
Yes, our family was among the thousands of Marikenyos which lives and properties were devastated by the typhoon and are now survivors of the legendary Ondoy. I wanted to write about our experiences, our pleas, our hopes, but technology, during the times of calamities, are worthless, at least in my case. It is only today that I am able to taste again the usefullness of internet so I can share to the whole world what happened to our family, to our community, and to our city. What’s left of it after Ondoy…
Since my laptop was also flooded, I had to use a friend’s PC to write this article on Ondoy. Little by little, I will unfold the horrors of the typhoon in this site. I would like to invite you also to share your Ondoy photos, stories, and messages. You may send them via the contact form or through my email at marikenya@yahoo.com.
Our community needs help — clothes, beddings, foams, kitchen utensils, water pails, basins, towels, blankets… among others. If you wish to help our community, please contact me. I can help organize the relief operations in our area. Please help directly the communities savaged by the typhoon so the support will be given to those who really need it.
Please reach out and help.
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#1 by Zaldy on October 14th, 2009
we have used clothes ready to be picked-up.
#2 by Palito on October 14th, 2009
Glad to hear from you again, Marikenya.
#3 by lotusflower on October 30th, 2009
I can’t help but sympathize with you Mhel.
Provident Village was also one of the hardest hits. We stayed in the attic (3rd floor) and didn’t have food for 36 hours, in fear for our lives. But then again in moments like these, that we have personally experienced, God will always find a way to save the day!
Good to hear that just like my family, you and yours are also on your way to getting back to normalcy.
Cheers!
PS
But Santi is hovering. May God help all of us.
#4 by Cassey on November 12th, 2009
my friends in Philippines were also victimized by the flooding caused by Typhoon Ondoy. i just hope that you guys could recover soon from this natural disaster. `
#5 by marikenya on November 12th, 2009
lotusflower… sis, sori to hear that ur family was also affected by Ondoy. i am thankful we are all okay now and recuperating. with god’s grace, no such calamit will hit our dear city again.
cassey, thanks for your prayers. hopefully, your friends will recover again soon just as we are hoping to do.