Typhoon Disaster

Typhoon Disaster

 I had 4 siblings E.J, Amiel, Princess and Gerado. But I was partial to my sister princess. I can remember whenever she smiles her eyes light up. It was a stormy day and I thought it could not get worse. But then a typhoon dashed my way and we quickly rushed to our grandfather’s house, but when it got worse my father and grandfather had to destroy the plywood at the back to escape. 
After we checked our house and I couldn’t see a trace of any of it. All our items soaked in floodwater. I break down and cry. But three days later relief goods came and it was surprising.  Other families that we saw received kitchen seats, blankets, mosquito nets, hygiene kits, toothbrushes and laundry and bath soap. But we had them before the community. 
It was a joy for me to follow them from the World Vision site to the place where they are staying. Princess excitedly opened the box while other people gathered around to see what she received. Everyone was happy and also I was too. These moments are the highlight of my work. While there is no communication with emergencies  it will always be a mix of pain and joy.