On June 21, 2008, Typhoon FengShen (Frank) hit my hometown, Iloilo, Philippines. I didn't realize how bad it was until I read the news that it caused a massive flooding in Iloilo resulting in severe damages to homes and businesses ... and death. Off the shore of San Fernando, Romblon, it capsized and sunk a ferry, MV Princess of the Stars, which had at least 860 passengers on board.
Couple of days after the typhoon, we received a call that Johnny's sister, Melyn and her family, were one of the flood victims. The flood water rose quickly and covered their 2-story home forcing her husband, Leo, and their daughter, Chryzta to climb up to their rooftop. Melyn was at work when this happened. She said she was worried sick not knowing what was happening to Leo and Chryzta. There were no communications between them for several hours causing her to worry up to the point of almost passing out.
Although they lost everything in the flood, we are thankful to the Lord that they are safe now and are doing their best to getting back to a somewhat normal life. Unfortunately, not all victims have the same stories. My classmate's father-in-law died during this ordeal due to hunger and insulin shock while marooned on his rooftop waiting for the flood water to recede.
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Although they lost everything in the flood, we are thankful to the Lord that they are safe now and are doing their best to getting back to a somewhat normal life. Unfortunately, not all victims have the same stories. My classmate's father-in-law died during this ordeal due to hunger and insulin shock while marooned on his rooftop waiting for the flood water to recede.
Watch images of the disaster --