The raging storm has passed, we're not sure if there would be another one coming. Many people were left homeless, many were dead, and everyone found battling against it a terrible experience really (I'm talking based on experience).
Some of my relatives and friends are victims, too. But they got through easily because of a lot of people who helped, considering they also have a positive outlook in life and believe that the aftermath, too, shall pass. Lucky for them. Lucky for us. But how about the less fortunate ones, the poor people who once lived in small cardboard houses and now have completely nowhere to go? They only count on the kind hearts of generous people they hope do exist.
I have to say I was disappointed (again, as they always disappoint me) with politicians especially those who are running for the presidential election next year. They are so busy announcing about their contributions for the storm victims on radio, TV, and newspapers. Some even had their faces printed on packs of instant noodles (unbelievable..) and their names in bold prints on the plastic bags containing the relief goods (damn..). They went to evacuation centers with media and cameramen, showing their good deeds to everyone and on air; smiling and waving like they're on the limelight. What I wanted to point out is if they sincerely wanted to be of help, they would do it even without anybody looking. They took advantage of the situation to campaign for the elections that delivery of relief goods were even delayed because many of them wanted their "acts of kindness" to be seen by everyone. Their cameramen were the ones riding the boats (like they are aboard Noah's Ark) instead of the poor typhoon victims who needed to be transported to a safer place because the flood is still above the waist level in the particular area.
Many victims are now sick, suffering from skin diseases, diarrhea, fever, cough, and colds. There is still shortage of medicines and the nation is calling for kind-hearted doctors who could conduct medical missions to help the ill. That reminded me of my dream of becoming a doctor, but I wasn't able to pursue studying medicine because we didn't have that much to send me to med school. Anyway, I'm happy with my current profession and I know that we can always be of help to other people no matter where we are, in our own special ways. I know that no matter how little, it will make a difference. Besides, I believe that the prayers we incorporate into each bag of goods will be heard by God. We just have to keep the faith, and keep the keeping.
(Photo: As the saying goes; we must not ask God for a lighter rain, just pray for a bigger umbrella.)
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