We are here in the middle of ruins left by Ondoy
| Dear all, For those who have been with us in these days in one way or the other: thank you for all your text messages, e-mails, material help, prayers.... Many of you are asking how we are.... The Housing Project "Sulyap" for our needy families which we just built in Bagong Silangan, Quezon City was like an island sorrounded by water last Saturday and became the home for hundreds of families around the area. In the neighborhood there are 1,500 families affected, 26 confirmed dead and about a hundred still missing. Sulyap is now a centers for relief distribution by members of the Focolare, friends, and individuals... Yesterday, I, with my students, went to Sulyap to join the Focolare community who, for 24 hours a day, stay with the people, continuesly cook food and distribute clothes and basic needs. Only four pillars remained in many houses. Mud is still high with no water nor electricity. People stay in their houses to look after the few belongings that remained, besides, evacuation centers are full. What we do is almost nothing, but more than the material things, is our presence and our love for them. There is so much suffering here, yet, there is so much love and kindness! I want to share with you an experience of a married focolarino, who is there since the beginning, with some pictures. Please click link: remaining with you in God's love! |
