Tomorrow, Friday, November 29, it will be three weeks since Typhoon Haiyan (or Yolanda to us Filipinos) devastated certain parts of the Philippines.
Photo by Bruce Reyes-Chow
It has been three weeks of pain, suffering, loss and so much more for our affected countrymen. But it has also been three weeks of witnessing the beauty of bayanihan, of seeing the resiliency of the Filipino spirit, of being amazed by the generosity of people from all over the world, not just the Philippines. So many countries are currently involved in relief efforts for the typhoon victims, and it has been encouraging and inspiring to see such an outpouring of love and support for our country.
Photo by Bruce Reyes-Chow
I also recently wrote an article on Smart Parenting about “ordinary” moms who have been doing “extraordinary” things to help the victims — truly, truly inspiring!
So what does all this have to do with my post for today? Well, first of all, let me share a secret with you — not because I want to brag or boast, but because I want to tell you how good God is. [Read more…]
