Sunday Morning. Then the hardest part hit us. The water subside inch by inch but that’s the least of our problem now. We were hit by a bigger one, a stronger storm signal. We have no food and we have three little mouths to feed. Th hubby suggested I breastfeed Chico again, but that would be impossible and can lead to early contraction. I can’t give birth during that time and up until now I am very thankful that I did not. During the time that we started saving same things, we never thought that the water will reach that high and food is our least priority. We thought that we can just go downstairs and get whatever we want, but we are so wrong. Hubby is a quick thinker, he was able to take some water from the ref (which is floating already).
We tried “fishing” for food downstairs and lucky to find some VOICE (not your voice but a local sandwich cracker, enclosed in a foil pack). We found two and two more Oreo like cookies. Since we never know how long the flood will last, we have to take in as little as we can and save some of the food. The kids are still hungry and who would not? They just had a meal, 1/3 each of the cracker sandwich where in fact on a regular day, they can do 3 each (in one sitting). We tried to entertain them with some candies intended for my first born’s party. Then hubby tried fishing for food again. We got some cans, a corn kernel and a mushroom and crushed grahams and some more crackers. It pains me to hear the kids cry of hunger. I know that it was too much but you must know, my kids hobby is eating. They eat and play and eat while playing. Imagine how hard it must be for them not to eat. Me, hubby and the helper survived gulping down a food supplement. Before the day ends, we finally had a decent meal, a corn kernel with some cheese on it.
We are safe from flood but not from hunger. The kids went to sleep without much on their tummy. It was hard for a mom. And I knew it was harder for my husband. And so we end the day with some more hopes that tomorrow will be a good one.
Yami says
September 28, 2009 at 6:13 pmNakakaiyak naman pinangdaanan niyo ng buong pamilya mo, Peh. Kawawa pala nangyari sa inyo especially sa mga bata. Maski ako peh kaya ko rin magtiis na hindi kumain wag lang malipasan ang mga bata. Napigil mo ang emotion mo sa kabila ng nangyayari. After all this traumatic experience I'm sure may magandang mangyayari sa inyo. Maraming blessing ang magiging kapalit niyan.
Clarissa says
September 28, 2009 at 10:15 pmaawww…that's really depressing to see kids in hunger(T_T)sorry to hear about th eflood and all that.but at least you and your family is safe–yun ang importante.be strong,God will make a way.
Silvergirl says
September 28, 2009 at 10:19 pmohh 🙁 hope u can all recover from that ondoy.. i know not only u was affected but almost.. and when i'm watching those in the news, my heart was crushed by a big stone.. why all this happening again? i know what u feel too.. coz i have experience that during the tyhoon Frank here in iloilo city.. just dont give up!!god speed
kAyE says
September 28, 2009 at 10:36 pmalam mo kahit hindi ako nagpepray lagi, pinagpepray ko kayo while reading this. i know you're strong, so be strong for your kids.
ebele says
September 28, 2009 at 10:40 pmGod, I am SO sorry to hear about what's happening. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and check back on how you're doing through your blog.May Spirit protect you.take care…
Tetcha says
September 28, 2009 at 10:42 pmI'm really sorry this had to happen to you and your family. I'm just glad you're safe.
nikogirl says
September 29, 2009 at 12:13 amwhat can i say, except naiiyak ako. nakakakonsensya rin na at saturday noon i txtd u about the articles ba instead of asking how are u.. hirap ng wlang telebisyon sa bahay..thanks God mare ok ka at ang pamilya mo.. hugs
yashiro says
September 29, 2009 at 2:00 amMommy Pehpot thank GOD your all safe! Our house wasn't flooded but during that Saturday I was at work doing our Medical Mission. To make the long story short we were stranded in Clark because NLEX was not passable. Be strong and pray Mommy Pehpot.
Mich says
September 29, 2009 at 3:18 amhi got here while adgitizing.my gosh, your experience last weekend was so stressful. and you're pregnant? i really hope that things are well now for you and your family.
jenny says
September 29, 2009 at 3:20 amhi, mommy pehpot… I am so glad your all safe, sad at the same time that your kids experienced how it is to go to sleep without a full stomach… I am praying for your safety..
Badet says
September 29, 2009 at 4:01 amHi Pehpot. I hope you and your family are well now. My prayers are with you and the rest of the affected families. These too shall pass. Be strong and keep the faith.
Eric :KayaMoPinoy says
September 29, 2009 at 7:11 amWe were almost on the same situation when we rescued my mother in law last Saturday.anyway, i don't want to tell it here.Let me know if you need some help.
Chris says
September 29, 2009 at 7:25 amit must be so hard, i cant even imagine what you have been through as a family….
Diva Fabulosa says
September 29, 2009 at 9:30 amOh my goodness I didn't think it was that bad, I am glad to hear you are all safe now. Order ka muna sa Walmart:) Hhehe
Mary Ann Moreno-binuya says
September 29, 2009 at 9:39 amthanks God you and your family are safe. I'm from Manggahan Pasig, miracle na hindi kami binaha sa loob ng subdivision but we were surrounded by flash flood. let us know how we can help. God bless!
*MrsMartinez* says
September 29, 2009 at 10:12 amthat is so sad to hear. each of us has its own story to tell that saturday with typhoon ondoy. i hope you and your family are ok now.
Hazel says
September 29, 2009 at 5:49 pmomg, this is heartrending. ngayong lang ako nakafocus nito, my connection has been fluctuating the previous days. hang in there, sis. here's hoping your three little guys are adjusting and that the most necessary things reach you the soonest.
Mom of Four says
September 30, 2009 at 12:59 amI can't imagine how hard it was for you guys. And I could understand your pain watching your kids went hungry. I would feel the same way. I am so glad that you are all safe, that's all that matters. Take care and I am sorry you lost some of your appliances, ang importante, di kau naano.
earthlingorgeous says
September 30, 2009 at 1:07 amHugs to you sis. My prayers are with you and your family. It's really hard to see your own kids cry of hunger. I hope the water subsides by now and you are on your way to start anew. Sis, avail ka ng calamity loan SSS, Pag-IBIG or GSIS to add sa funds mo. Ingat.
earthlingorgeous says
September 30, 2009 at 1:09 amIs there anything I can help you with?
Linnor says
September 30, 2009 at 2:32 amhi pehpot… sorry to hear about your experience last weekend. as a mom, i could feel your pain seeing your kids hungry and exposed to the hazards of flood. on a brighter note, what cata did to help your neighbors was really admirable! i hope and pray that the worst is now over and that you and your family are back to the comforts of your home.
Dinah says
September 30, 2009 at 3:19 amHi Pehpot, I hope you are safe and dry somewhere, and taking your much needed rest. I hope this has not taken any toll on your pregnancy. Same as you, my only thoughts were to keep my kids safe. My husband was still at work Saturday and only arrived home, safely, thank God, at 5am on Sunday. Let us continue to pray for those who are still suffering as of this moment.
onlinemommy says
September 30, 2009 at 8:33 amThis is really heartbreaking mommy 🙁 Kawawa naman ang mga bata 🙁 Sana hindi sila magkasakit. How is your family now? were you able to have a decent meal now? Wala po bang nakaabot na supplies from the government and ngos?
maritz says
September 30, 2009 at 12:53 pmGod help us all!
fedhz says
September 30, 2009 at 8:54 pmano na, mare?
Brochure Printing says
October 1, 2009 at 4:37 amThat's a heartbrealing story, especially for a mom! Hope everyone is well and okay now. I heard on the news there's a new storm incoming in that area, hopefully it doesn't hit the same areas affected by the previous one. Do keep safe!
nuts says
October 1, 2009 at 12:07 pmoh my, my heart is crying… 🙁 how are you na? ok na ba ang lahat?
Mom says
October 2, 2009 at 1:27 pmI feel for you and your family, and others like you. I can not imagine what it must be like to have children that want to eat and no food to give to them. I realize how very blessed I am to never have dealt with such an issue. I hope today is better for you and that things are starting to improve. **prays**
Beng says
October 2, 2009 at 2:01 pmi hope you're all okay..nasa nueva ecija na ba kayo?God Bless….
Jenny says
October 22, 2009 at 9:07 amThe recent flooding was really traumatizing. Hay..Friends if you can kindly contribute and share info on which places were not reached by floodwaters:http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-want-to-know-which-areas-in-Metro-Manila-were-not-flooded/166149512776Thank you po!
Sherry says
February 24, 2010 at 10:38 amI feel so sad reading of this, reminds me that we better don't waste food.
redamethyst says
March 17, 2010 at 6:06 amwaaa ang hirap talaga noh. .good thing you are okay now.
Jenny So says
October 26, 2011 at 4:34 amdapat magstock tayo ng foods tuwing may bagyo.