Imagine the Agony of the Typhoon Sendong

Pasay, Philippines
December 19, 2011 12:01pm CST
I am aware of the typhoon that happened in Iligan City but what alarms me was that the typhoon happened around 2:00 in the morning since I have seen this video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK30DAXDR84 So imagine the agony or even the worst nightmare in Iligan City where in supposed to be people are already sleeping during that time that is totally dark but this typhoon disturbed them much. Worst case many people died. I can't imagine how dangerous it is especially when you are in the dark place that you won't be able to see because it might have been blackout or there were no electricity. This is more stressful and people suffered here much. This is sad because the Christmas is approaching and yet they won't be able to enjoy their Noche Buena because of what happened. Aside from that it was the first time in Mindanao History that they never been thought it will happen so they weren't really ready for this kind of disaster. Unlike here in Manila it is always been expected. The least good thing about Ondoy in Manila is that the typhoon happened during day time in the morning like it has started by 9:00. At least many people are expected to be awake during those times and yet it is not too dark. But of course it has the same feeling of stress, trauma, and other people were not also prepared. Sad part there is that many people died as well.
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• United States
19 Dec 11
As I watched this video clip my heart started breaking for these poor people. I can't imagine going through something like this. When that couple started cleaning off the body of their baby the tears welled up in my eyes & I just wanted to hug them both. For many of these people their lives will never be the same again. I can only imagine the terror they must have gone through to be caught totally unawares by this Typhoon & like you mention in your discussion it happened when it was dark so many couldn't even find their way around. It just breaks my heart when I think about what they have suffered. I will keep them in my prayers & pray that God helps them through this very difficult time.
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