Only in the Philippines (Part 4)

Only in the Philippines (Part 4)

Philippines is still under the wrath of super typhoon Yolanda.  It was said to be the strongest typhoon that had hit the planet in 2013.   It causes storm surges and so much destruction.  As of this posting, only a minimal number of casualties were reported –Oh Lord, I pray that this number will no longer increase, please, please show our country Your Mercy.  Keep us in the safety of your embrace especially those that are in the storm’s path. 

I admit that in times of calamity, despite sadness, I can feel pride swelling in my heart.  It is because of how resilient the Filipino spirit.   Amidst the flood, Filipinos would still smile when the camera rolls.  Who could not forget the lady who was dancing and waving gaily on rooftop? Or the kids that have ear to ear smiles playing under a strong rain? Or the common Filipinos that waved while submerged into chest-high flood water?  Only in the Philippines that such resilience can be found and felt. 

Yes, we Pinoys do cry but we easily move on.  We sometimes worry when our pocket is empty and that we have no food to serve our love ones but we never fail to laugh and sing and dance.   We find joy in everything that we have, we find joy in loving and being with our family.  In times of disaster, we never fail to help others; we never fail to remember bayanihan. 

I am a proud Filipino!