Sunday, September 27, 2009

A great deluge

This September 26 will live down in history as a day of tragedy. The Philippines was inundated with a great deluge, overwhelming our antiquated sewer system. Whole communities were flooded up to the rooftops, and reports show that at least 70 people have lost their lives. Thankfully, the flood waters did not reach our house, but water and phone services were temporarily interrupted. In church today (yes, I still attend church), there were only a few dozen congregants who managed to attend, the church lights have been short-circuited, and only four choir members were able to show up. Such a terrible weekend indeed.

Oh, and September 26 is my birthday. :(
Posted by Qohelet at 9/27/2009 11:56:00 PM
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3 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear it, Qohelet.

    I've long felt that we in the western hemisphere have lost touch with how devastating nature can be. I also think that's where the Bible picks up on the flood narrative; nature is often against us. It is tragic, and I feel for those who have suffered loss because of it.
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  2. Happy birthday, nonetheless.
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  3. Thanks for the kind words.
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