The Flood Part 2

My sister's house from afar

... a continuation from The Flood Part 1

Stranded

My Mom, my sister B and her kids and Tricia and Lyle together with my cousin was able to make it to higher grounds. It was such a relief to be on a dry place. We then went to our Aunty's house, washed up and waited for my Hubby, sis M's family and brother in law pastor.

We have waited for quite awhile and still we didn't see any sign of them. We then decided to call them. Only then we found out that it took them some time for my sis to get all the baby's supplies and important belongings. And by the time they left their house, the water was already higher and worse, it's not possible for them to pass through the same way we went to higher grounds. The water that has been only on the waist level when we passed by was already until the neck. With a baby and a preschooler with them, it would be very risky to walk to higher grounds. So, they all decided to go to the only 2 story concrete house in the neighborhood and stay there until the water subsides. The house owner who's a military man with his wife were so kind to let them stay and even gave them dry clothes to change. My Hubby and brothers in law also helped them carry all their appliances and belongings on the 2nd floor as water has started to rise on the 1st floor.

Meanwhile, my mom and I who were in our Aunty's house were worried for my sis especially for the baby and we prayed for them and sent sms to everyone to pray for them too. Our fear was that what if the water will rise up so high. But praise God for His assurance that indeed nothing will harm our family.

Many relatives already came to see us and help us. They came with clothes, food and encouragement. We truly thank God for their lives.

After several hours of waiting, the neighbors have found a way to rescue our sister's family and Hubby. They managed to get a rubber boat used for the river rafting, tied it up and pull it to safety. Praise God for the wisdom and their help for the family.

My sister with her baby and preschooler on the rubber boat during the rescue operation.

Our neighbors and friends who helped pulled the boat to safety

And finally they were all safe! Thank you Lord!!

to be continued....