Even Through It All, We Can Still Smile
Resilience and positive attitude are some of Filipinos' characteristic that made them withstand the worst storms and calamities. And I've seen it manifested yet again last night when me and my husband volunteered to help out at the evacuation center. Just like this boy whose smile shows innocence and hope despite of where he was when this picture was taken.
Yesterday, I made a post here about the typhoon that hit Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
Hundreds of people flocked the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology to find shelter. Most of these people lost their homes and others lost their loved ones because of Typhoon Sendong.
And for us volunteers, who helped out in distributing food and basic necessities, it was a humbling experience. Students, workers, people of all shapes and sizes, regardless of ethnicity and religion, even those who were victims as well, worked together to help those who are needs more.
It was tiring but fulfilling in a way that can't be monetized. Seeing a smile of gratitude on someone's face for giving them food or a change of clothes makes my heart swell in happiness. I am thankful I was made an instrument to help even though it was a small gesture.
Below are some of the pictures taken at the evacuation center. It was photographed by a good friend of my husband.
Serving of Breakfast: Arroz Caldo and Champorado
Preparing the Rations for Dinner
Me and my Hubby
The Volunteers
The Student Volunteers with some of the Evacuees
More pictures here: MSU-IIT Evacuation Center
What I've witnessed strengthened my belief that life can throw you on worst situations but it depends on you what your attitude towards it will be. Will you let it crush you down or will it strengthen you?
I request for your prayers for those affected and those who lost their loved ones. For those who would like to donate cash, you can send them via Philippine Red Cross or Iligan Bloggers Society. If you're anywhere in the Philippines and wish to donate in kind, send it through LBC for free.
Yesterday, I made a post here about the typhoon that hit Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
Hundreds of people flocked the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology to find shelter. Most of these people lost their homes and others lost their loved ones because of Typhoon Sendong.
And for us volunteers, who helped out in distributing food and basic necessities, it was a humbling experience. Students, workers, people of all shapes and sizes, regardless of ethnicity and religion, even those who were victims as well, worked together to help those who are needs more.
It was tiring but fulfilling in a way that can't be monetized. Seeing a smile of gratitude on someone's face for giving them food or a change of clothes makes my heart swell in happiness. I am thankful I was made an instrument to help even though it was a small gesture.
Below are some of the pictures taken at the evacuation center. It was photographed by a good friend of my husband.
Serving of Breakfast: Arroz Caldo and Champorado
Preparing the Rations for Dinner
Me and my Hubby
The Volunteers
The Student Volunteers with some of the Evacuees
More pictures here: MSU-IIT Evacuation Center
What I've witnessed strengthened my belief that life can throw you on worst situations but it depends on you what your attitude towards it will be. Will you let it crush you down or will it strengthen you?
I request for your prayers for those affected and those who lost their loved ones. For those who would like to donate cash, you can send them via Philippine Red Cross or Iligan Bloggers Society. If you're anywhere in the Philippines and wish to donate in kind, send it through LBC for free.