The Flood Part 1

Yes, the Cagayan de Oro river has overflowed yesterday and more than 5,000 families were effected. Since we live so near the river particularly in the Balulang Area, our family has also been badly affected.




My Hubby woke up before 7 am since he literally felt someone pat his back. No one else was there and we believe that God has awaken him. When my hubby woke up, he heard a tip tapping of the water. He looked up at the ceiling and thought that maybe the water is dripping from the ceiling but it wasn't. Then he opened the door, he saw that the river water has already overflowed. So, he woke me up and indeed the water was already ankle deep. It was such a scary sight! We hurriedly woke up my Mom while Hubby texted our sister who lives within the compound.

My Mom and I took all our important documents and valuables and didn't have time to take any clothes with us. We had to get out of the area as soon as possible since we can't predict the rising of river. And by the time we walked to my sister's house, the water was already knee deep and worse, the current was a bit strong. All the kids and I went up our 'multicab' while the guys took some time to get some other important things from the house. And by the time, everyone was ready, the water was already on the waist level. Our transport only ran a few meters and then as expected, it stopped. So, we didn't have any other choice but to walk to higher grounds. So, even it was drizzling, we carried our kids and walked barefooted to higher grounds. Only my Mom, my sis B. and her kids walked with me. While my Hubby and our bro-inlaw pastor waited for my other Sis M. to get ready with her baby and kid.

Everything was so surreal. It was like a dream. I looked back to the house and I saw that the water has indeed rose up. We walked and left all practically all our belongings. We didn't care of all those material things anymore because at that time, we could see that the water is rising just so fast and we just wanted our kids to be safe.

The way to higher grounds was not easy either. We were supposed to walk using the main 'road' but then, the water was also high. Praise God that we met our cousin on the way who led us to the path where water was not so high yet. But then, he said, there's a wall/ fence that we need to climb before we reach higher grounds.

We saw a table near the wall and used it to climb over it. Wow! God's strength is truly amazing as my 68 years old mom was able to climb over it with the help of my cousin. The kids were also so brave...

...to be continued....