Calmness Before the Storm
Last Wednesday, we were already inside the school service when we heard news that classes were suspended at Yohan’s school. It was raining very hard and the sky cloaked in dark clouds. Good thing we were still inside the village so the driver drove us and the other students back home.
The terrible weather persisted all night and I decided on Thursday morning not to let Yohan go to class anymore. I did not want to risk my little boy getting sick because of the heavy downpour and strong winds. On Thursday evening, I heard the announcement that it was Signal No. 1 in our area because of tropical storm “Mina”. For pre-schoolers such as my son, Signal No. 1 means automatically that they don’t have classes. What does a mom like me do knowing there’s no classes the following day? Blog hopping until the wee hours of the morning, of course. 
I woke up at 9 a.m. this Friday morning unlike the usual 4 a.m. It felt good to stay in bed longer. Then I noticed something weird. It was very calm outside, not a single drop of rain or sign of strong wind in the air. It’s not that I’m complaining, I just think it’s ironic that a few days ago when the weather seemed so terrible, there was no storm signal but now that there is an announcement, the weather is perfectly fine.
I’m grateful though that we are not experiencing signs of the typhoon but I don’t want to be too sure because they say that there is an eerie calmness just before a big storm. It’s still better to remain at home and hope that Typhoon “Mina” will not hit us and change its course.
My heart goes out to all the people who were affected by the two consecutive storms that hit various parts of the country.
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heartbreaking to see those affected by the calamities… buti ka pa you can blog hop until the wee hours, i now have a curfew e, hehehe. have a happy weekend!
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♥I just watched the news and found out the tropical storm has slowed down. Apparently, it’s not good news because it’s a sign of a strong storm coming. I pray for everyone’s safety when the storm comes. … Yes, I love the perks of staying up late.
Comment by raqgold — November 23, 2007 @ 6:17 pm
Well the worst has still to come… I fear for Bicol.
♥I pray for the safety of the people who are in the path of the storm.
Comment by Sidney — November 23, 2007 @ 7:56 pm
…and I hope the good weather will continue for you. These storms are getting scary.
Have a great weekend Rach!!!!
♥Thanks Anni for visiting my other blog. Yes, I hope the storm will change course.
Comment by Hootin' Anni — November 23, 2007 @ 8:24 pm
The weather is so unpredictable lately. I’m glad the worst of the storm passed you by.
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Comment by Mike M — November 24, 2007 @ 1:36 am
i have learned that once you’re at the center of the storm, you won’t really have all those strong winds and heavy rain. i think that’s why they said it’s signal no.1 there coz your area is at the center. you’re blessed. i pray that the storm will go off without hitting your area. pray for the calamity area that people will be safe.
i do bloghopping too, till wee hours of the morning.
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Comment by janet — November 24, 2007 @ 2:02 pm
hi rachel,
wow you have now your new site.
very nice………
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Comment by vk — November 25, 2007 @ 3:51 am
Oh my gosh!!! How scary! I’m SO glad you and your family are OK!
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Comment by Misty Dawn — November 25, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
Its so hot here in Davao now!
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Comment by Marco — November 25, 2007 @ 1:05 pm
Hi Rachel,
I thought the time for these storms are over already. Good to hear that you and your family are safe. I hope and pray that the victims of these typhoons will be able to rebuild their lives.
All the news I’m getting here if I don’t go to Philippine sites is about the cyclone in Bangladesh with 3,000+ lives taken.
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Comment by KK aka Tina — November 26, 2007 @ 6:35 am
It certainly goes calm after a big storm, Thank god!
Rach, lets ex-links ok?
Thanks
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Comment by Leah — November 27, 2007 @ 11:36 am
This is quite late, I know, but I’m glad that everything’s OK with you all what with that heavy rain and all. The weather’s been weird even over here. I have never seen so many floodings like there is now in the country. Over here on our side, napaka-agang taglamig naman. It seems like someone’s shaking the whole earth!
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