Sept. 27, 2009 Aerial shots of the devastating flood brought on by the typhoon Ondoy.
International code name: Tropical storm Ketsana
Credits to: Juris Fernandez (via Twitter pics)
Here's the aerial shot of the flood that submerged Manila.
This is the aerial shot of Metro Manila, National Capital Region.
Aerial shot #2
Fact: Gap between Hurricane Katrina & Tropical Storm Ondoy rainfall are even wider: Katrina = 350mm, Ondoy = 412mm.
* Thank God we are safe from any harm or flood, but sadly, there are lots of typhoon victims here in or country.
The situation in the Philippines is becoming very dire. This is a good way to start helping. You can donate here: http://www.redcross.org.ph. Thank you. May God bless us all!
>> Got this beautiful story from an e-mail forward..
Keep reading to the bottom of the page -- don't stop at the feet (You'll see).
Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family.
The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion's guest room..
Instead the angels were given a small space in the cold basement.
As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it.
When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied,
'Things aren't always what they seem.'
The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very hospitable farmer and his wife..
After sharing what little food they had the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good night's rest.
When the sun came up the next morning the angels found the farmer and his wife in tears.
Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay dead in the field.
The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older angel how could you have let this happen?
The first man had everything, yet you helped him, she accused..
The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you let the cow die.
'Things aren't always what they seem,' the older angel replied.
'When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall.
Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn't find it.'
'Then last night as we slept in the farmer’s bed, the angel of death came for his wife. I gave him the cow instead.
Things aren't always what they seem.'
Sometimes that is exactly what happens when things don't turn out the way they should. If you have faith, you just need to trust that every outcome is always to your advantage. You just might not know it until sometime later... Oooo Some people ( ) come into our lives ) / and quickly go.. (_ /
oooO ( ) Some people \ ( become friends \_ ) and stay awhile....
oooO ( ) and we are \ ( never \_ ) quite the same because we have made a good friend!!
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift …… That's why it's called the present!
I think this is special...live and savor every moment... This is not a dress rehearsal!
(\ /) ( \ __ / ) ( \()/ ) ( / \ ) TAKE THIS LITTLE ANGEL ( / \/ \ ) AND KEEP HER CLOSE TO YOU / \ SHE IS YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL ( ) SENT TO WATCH OVER YOU ____
THIS IS A SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL.... YOU MUST PASSTHIS ON TO 5 PEOPLE WITHIN THE HOUR OF RECEIVING HER, AFTER YOU DO MAKE A WISH...... IF YOU HAVE PASSED HER ON, YOUR WISH WILL BE GRANTED AND SHE WILL WATCH OVER YOU FOREVER..... IF NOT, HER TEARS WILL FLOW AND NO WISHES WILL BE GRANTED....
Now don't delete this message, because it comes from a very special angel.
Right Now -
-somebody is thinking of you. -somebody is caring about you. -somebody misses you -somebody wants to talk to you. -somebody wants to be with you. -somebody hopes you aren't in trouble. -somebody is thankful for the support you have provided. -somebody wants to hold your hand. -somebody hopes everything turns out all right. -somebody wants you to be happy. -somebody wants you to find him/her. -somebody is celebrating your successes. -somebody wants to give you a gift.. -somebody thinks that you ARE a gift. -somebody loves you. -somebody admires your strength. -somebody is thinking of you and smiling.. -somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on.
Looked down from a broken sky Traced out by the city lights My world from a mile high Best seat in the house tonight Touched down on the cold black top Hold on for the sudden stop Breath in the familiar shock Of confusion and chaos All those people going somewhere, Why have I never cared?
Chorus: Give me Your eyes for just one second Give me Your eyes so I can see Everything that I keep missing Give me Your love for humanity Give me Your arms for the broken hearted The ones that are far beyond my reach Give me your heart for the ones forgotten Give me your eyes so I can see Yeah Yeah yeah yeah
Step out on a busy street See a girl and our eyes meet Does her best to smile at me To hide what’s underneath There’s a man just to her right Black suit and a bright red tie Too ashamed to tell his wife He’s out of work He’s buying time All those people going somewhere Why have I never cared?
Chorus: Give me Your eyes for just one second Give me Your eyes so I can see Everything that I keep missing Give me Your love for humanity Give me Your arms for the broken hearted The ones that are far beyond my reach Give me Your heart for the ones forgotten Give me Your eyes so I can see Yeah Yeah yeah yeah
I’ve been there a million times A couple of million eyes Just moving past me by I swear I never thought that I was wrong Well I want a second glance So give me a second chance To see the way You see the people all along
Chorus (x2) Give me Your eyes for just one second Give me Your eyes so I can see Everything that I keep missing Give me Your love for humanity Give me Your arms for the broken hearted The ones that are far beyond my reach. Give me Your heart for the ones forgotten Give me Your eyes so I can see
Give me Your eyes Lord, give me Your eyes Everything Give me Your heart for the broken hearted Give me Your eyes Lord, give me Your eyes
The Lord is like a strong tower, where the righteous can go and be safe. - Proverbs 18:10
Searching the world The lost will be found In freedom we live As one we cry out You carried the cross You died and rose again My God I'll only ever give my all
You sent Your Son From heaven to earth You delivered us all It's eternally heard I searched for truth And all I found was You My God I'll only ever give my all
Jesus we're living for Your Name We'll never be ashamed of You Our praise and all we are today Take, take, take it all Take, take, take it all... (repeat)
You sent Your Son From heaven to earth You delivered us all It's eternally heard I searched for truth And all I found was You My God I'll only ever give my all
Running to the One Who heals the blind Following the shining light In Your hands The power to save the world My life (2x)
Take, take, take it all Take, take, take it all Take, take, take it all...
I'm a kid at heart, a simple person who lives life to the fullest, knowing it's a gift to be cherished...
I see the world through rose-colored glasses and enjoy the little things that make life great...
I'm an aspiring artist, a soundaholic, a bookworm and a movie fan...
I love watching the sunset...
I am a faithwalker for God. :)
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