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RE: Stories from My Gap Year 001: Heroes of Typhoon Yolanda, Ordinary People Extraordinary Acts
Whenever I hear stories about Yolanda, there's still a tinge of guilt in me even if it happened years ago. I couldn't forget of how we laughed with my younger siblings when the storm passed Cebu. We stayed comfortably inside while laughing and giggling and telling different stories. We didn't know that lives were already lost during that time. We didn't realize the impact of the typhoon.
These stories are meant to be shared. These unsung heroes are meant to be congratulated and celebrated. Stories of Filipinos' resilience should resonate in all of us.
Thank you @xaydtrips for sharing this.
I share the same guilt. When the storm passed, Ray and I walked around Lapulapu to try to scale the damage. In my mind I thought it wasn't so bad. I presume that people were safe and that we could all go back to normal programming the next day. I have never been so wrong in my life.
I am honored to have met these people. I know they don't like being patronized or celebrated but I will always have it in me to give them the highest regard. After all, not all heroes wear a cape.
Thanks @ybanezkim26