Wed 9/30/2009 11:48 AM
To all our dear friends and valued clients,
As you heard it from the news, hundreds of families homes and lives were devastated by typhoon Ondoy last Sep 26. Ours were not spared. But God is good, He put me and my family and my neighbors to a safer ground before the flood rose to unimaginable height. Below is my older sister Nona's Thank You message to everyone who prayed with them when they were desperately seeking help to rescue us. It broke my heart to know that many people did not make it through and were not as lucky. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us. Let us all pray for the souls of those whose lives were taken and help rebuild the lives of the survivors who do not have anything anymore through prayers and other ways you can.
Please pray PSALM 91 everyday. It saved us from the sudden attack and hidden danger.
God bless everyone.
>>>>>> My sister's message
Hi All !Thank you for your prayers and good wishes for the safety of my sister Ada and her family during our search for them at the height of typhoon Ondoy. Yesterday morning, as the flood subsided, after 3 days we were able to get Ada’s family in Cainta. As the water quickly rose in a matter of minutes in their house, they braved the flood to get to their neighbor’s house. They wrapped little Alyssa, their 5 month old baby in a plastic garbage bag with only her frail face showing so she won’t get wet as her father raised her while crossing the raging neck-deep flood. Basty, their 1 yr old son on his shoulders. The neighbors waited for them at the gate as they know Ada’s family were still trapped in their house. God bless their neighbor’s good souls for accomodating my sister’s family and all the other neighbors who seek shelter in their house. There was only one 2-story house in the neighborhood so everyone nearby went to this house. There are many heartbreaking stories…all have one lesson to learn. That no amount of human wisdom, no matter how advanced human technology is, no one can escape the wrath of God. The Lord can take away everything in an instant if he wills it and no one will be saved…not the rich, not those in power, not those with connections, not the brave, not the tallest man in the world, not the greatest sportsman, not the champion swimmer…NO ONE. In the house where Ada and her family stayed, with around 60 of them inside she saw the reflections of the true state of our christianity. Some of them were praying. Some of them laughing. Some of them provoking God. Some of them seeking mercy. Some of them just didn’t care. If the rains didn’t stop, where will all of them be? May we all learn something from this and start cleansing our own souls, turn away from our evil ways and do good for others. There is only one we can turn to in times of great distress, only one can save us. Only Jesus can. May we all find shelter, peace, comfort, love and true happiness in Him. My sister and her family are now safe in our mom’s house in Quezon City. Their dog Kukay did not make it and was washed away by the raging waters. Please continue to pray for them as they start rebuilding their homes and their lives. Please pray for all the other victims especially those who remain trapped in their homes at this very moment (there are still many of them).
Thank you again for all of you who prayed with us.
May God bless us all.
Sincerely,Nona
Castillejos-Clemente
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From: Nona Castillejos-Clemente [mailto:nonaclemente@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 12:02 AM
Hi Everyone!
I apologize for the mass email. I would like to appeal for help and prayers for my sister Ada, her husband, their 1 yr old son and 5 mos old baby and their Yaya Lyn. We have not heard from them since yesterday. My last communication with my sister was at 1.30pm yesterday.It’s really been an agonizing 2 days as we miserably try to know where they are. There is also no electricity in their area and flood is now worsened by thick mud. No available communication as globe lines are down since yesterday. Their celphones must be empty of battery too. If anyone of you who knows anyone residing in Vista Verde Executive Village in Cainta, please let us know situation in the area. We know it is still difficult to get inside the village as most houses are still flooded roof-high and most of the residents there are still waiting for rescuers from their rooftops. Just in case anyone of you know some rescuers who are now in the area, here’s my sister’s address - No. 8 Phase 8, Zafra St., Vista Verde Executive Village, Cainta, Rizal – Erickson and Ada Paglinawan. Please help us pray for their safety and all who were affected by typhoon Ondoy.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nona
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