Last March 23, 2011.. I had a tough day at the office. I had to work double time to meet my deadline at the same time I am suffering from head ache and slight fever due to sore throat. Then I finally decided to quit the day and head home to rest. I logged out of office at around 2pm. When I reach Libertad station, My boss called and to my shock, she told me that my mon called that our house is on fire.. I immediately, literally run home and to me shock and sadness, the fire trucks have been there fighting the fire that started a house away from our house. That moment struck me that there is no way that they can save our house.. there is no way.. But I’m also relieved to see my mom, dad and my daughter (Brian is at school that time). Mom was crying and so sorry that she hadn’t save any of our stuff. I comforted her that everything will be alright. I immediately call our pastor and my supervisor to tell them what happened. I also texted my friends and relatives asking for prayers and help.
After an hour, Pastor Allan and some of my church fellow arrived and see what help they can offer. Since we don’t have any stuff to be move, we just prayed and arrange the situation. Pastor offer us to stay temporarily at the church. But my mind couldn’t immediately decide and told him that I will inform him once everything is settled. I also texted Bong and her sister. He called me, and like everybody else, he is also shocked about the news. Sadly, Nanay Dely (his aunt) and Prince (his nephew) has been missing since the fire.
Later that evening, their bodies have been recovered by the paramedics, dead by suffocation and burn. That will be the hardest part especially for their immediate family. Losing a love ones is nothing to be compared to anything that one might lost. I deeply grieved and sympathized for them. My office best friend Evelyn also came and give me financial support from the office. Also my church Ate Jenny, gave us clothing, mattress and pillows for us to use it for the night. My aunts and uncles also shared their electric fan and other stuffs.
We temporarily settled to my aunt’s for rent room. When I lay that night, after being sick with flu and being shocked with what happened, I prayed for God’s control in my life. I prayed for strength and courage. And also I thank Him for being faithful to me despite everything, help came along the way. Many help, love and support from my colleagues, friends and families.
