I watched a movie and fell asleep on the sofa last night and woke up this morning to a flooded living room. About a quarter of an inch deep. Water from the ledge seeped into cracks overnight and all I've done all morning is sweep water into my bathroom! I went to the Condo Administration office and was told that half the residents of the 17-storey building have some form of flooding in their apartments.
When I turned the TV on, I was shocked to find others in conditions much worse than mine. I tried calling my dad and his phone was unavailable. He texted an hour later to say that he is safe but his bungalow is in waste-high flood. He was able to cross the street to his cousin Letty's house which has three floors. His worry is that his appliances will be rendered useless when the flood waters subside. I tried calling others I know and glad all of them are safe.
My friend from church, Tim and his brothers uploaded the following photos of their house in Xavierville. Their parents are out in the island of Palawan for ministry. I tried calling him but his phone cannot be reached.
Below is a home video by some girls living in the Katipunan Avenue area where Xavierville is. This is just one section of the metropolis deep in flood waters.
Tomorrow's assigned worship leader, band and team have all backed out since most of them are affected by the flooding. I will be the fallback, but that depends on how passable the road to church is. Last I heard from the condo personnel, C5 Road is a giant tub of water.
Please be in prayer for my family and friends affected by this wild tropical storm.
Below are photos of different areas by different people.
Still
Words and Music by Reuben Morgan
Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be still and know you are God
Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust
