Typhoons Ondoy and Peping

I don't know how to start and write this article about the devastating typhoons that have hit the Philippines but I will try to make it an inspirational one.

I am here in Qatar far away from home but as if I heard the moaning of the drowning victims young and old. Miles away but I smelled the agony of loosing love ones. My heart is in pain while watching the horrible videos spread all over the internet. I can’t even imagine the thought of losing a child; it makes me chill and it falters my heartbeat.

Help will be served like clothing and food, yeah it will definitely give comfort to those hungry and for those who lost their belongings but who and what will be given to those that are grieving and in pain? How will you explain to a child that his parents are not coming back to take care of him? Give him toys? And how would you console a mother who lost her children? Give her Teddy Bear?

Sometimes even the most faithful person will question his/her fate, which is natural and understandable. So I think the greatest assistance that can be given to them is to provide inspirations and hope, make them understand that it was nobody’s fault. Spiritual healing is never been easy but with constant care and support it is possible.

A prayer I made for them, it’s not much but in my own little way I am extending my sympathy and condolences.

Springs of Hope
SPK

Amidst the chaos,
Bond of brotherhood
Seeds of compassion

Smell of deaths,
Prayers of resurrection
Springs of hope

Agony of loosing,
Warriors stand tall
Hardships bear resiliency

Suffocating darkness-
Hearts light the way
Towards a renewed
Spirit…

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