04 July 2008

a tickle, an answered prayer

I've been receiving a lot of emails from people regarding the flood and typhoon that hit Panay Island in the Philippines. I better get the word out there and make this blog more than just a vehicle to rant, rave, and vent. I'm using this to appeal to all those who have generous hearts to please help the victims of this recent disaster.

Here's a look at the devastation which my friend, photographer Leo Solinap emailed to me: Typhoon Frank

Also, here's a part of an email from my aunt (who is an Assumption nun based in Thailand) that I also want to share especially to those who want to make a difference in people's lives:

"The Assumption sisters are going to facilitate donations to the victims of the Typhoon that devastated the lives and homes of people of the towns of Antique, Sibalom, Iloilo in the Philippines. Here in the United States, please make your tax-deductible check payable to the "Religious of the Assumption" and mail it to:

The Assumption Sisters
c/o Sr. Mary Ann Azanza
11 Old English Road
Worcester, MA 01609

If you feel the tickle to send something, be prompt and send it. That's God tickling you to be His answer to the pleading prayers of the victims. After all, we are the best vehicles for God's answer to prayers."
The sisters in the Philippines have also opened an account. Make your checks payable to: "Assumption Sisters Typhoon Aid". If you're in the Philippines, you can mail this to any Assumption campus (or in Iloilo: Assumption Iloilo, c/o Sr. Clare Cecilia, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City, 5000).
I know how resilient we Filipinos are. We'll survive this tragedy. With YOUR help.

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