Scares (& Scars) of Life

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T-E-R-R-I-F-Y-I-N-G

That would probably one way to describe what we are experiencing due to the wrath of a super typhoon locally-named Egay or one called Doksuri internationally. Super typhoons here are like hurricanes in the West.

It started on Tuesday morning although it was not that strong. Then came the evening and the rainfall was just too much and the winds intensified further, roaring and lashing out on almost everything.



Power went out around 11, Tuesday night and whilst I wanted to doze off, my ears wouldn't let me. The sounds of cracking things outside - of tree branches breaking and stuff being blown away. It felt as though our house's roofs could be ripped off anytime. The husband fell asleep and there was me, wide awake terrified. I could only wrap my arms around his chest just to calm my nerves.

The night seemed very long and I kept praying the morning would come sooner. It was perhaps the longest night I ever had. And also a terrifying one.

Wednesday arrived and the strength of the winds seem to have doubled than it was the day before, going in various directions. Pounding on our roofs and there was heavy rainfall too. We quietly had early breakfast then I reached out to my family to check how everyone was doing.


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Everyone is safe and sound. My niece sent a video of men clearing eroded soil above our house and also by the family's parking space at my parent's place. Thank goodness things are still intact.

My brother said they are all okay except that his big truck got carried away by a landslide and he doesn't know where it is.

"What? Which truck? But I saw trucks and cars parked at the compound? You've got to be kidding me."

Then he sent a video of a washed out spot where his long truck was and I recognized the place right away. It was the private access road to one of the farms he has on long-term lease. I was so shocked that I did not know what to say, thankful that no one was hurt but feeling sorry at the same time for such a costly thing lost. It's like losing an arm and a leg. It was his favorite truck, one he'd done a ton of customization and one he wouldn't let anyone drive.

Last month, his other truck was damaged when one of his boys took it to a river and had it swim over the raging water. Its engine got soaked up, its vital internal parts bent and broken it had to be towed to the shop. It's still there waiting for materials from overseas for it to get repaired. He was lamenting the last time we chitchatted. And now, the other one just disappeared.😭

Add to that, the news of his annulment case dragging on, the ex-wife wanting to get a share of everything he has. Well, except the responsibility and support for their children. It made me wonder if she would want to share with his current troubles.

I highly doubt about it.

The Farmboy sighed heavily saying things seem to be going against my brother these days, one heavy blow after another. It's sure a tough situation to be in and these are giving him more scars than he already had, but I have faith he will get through it all.🙏

I kind of digress but the thoughts are flowing can't help it.



After learning of the sad news, emergency alerts came buzzing in on our phones, intensifying the fear that I had been trying to control, making me feel helpless all the more. I literally had to pull a paper bag sensing that a panic attack was looming.

Breathe in... breathe out...

Crazy moment that was. I hope that would be the last time I'd ever have to do that.



It's Thursday already and the storm has weakened but still here.

I refrained from reading the news of how things are going with the various places in the region but I'm with an ardent prayer that there were not any casualties. Material damages are a given during such times, but lives are too precious to be lost.

We survived, thankfully and may the Heavens continue to keep us all safe and this wrathful typhoon leave us be.🙏

Photos are my own except those acknowledged. 27072023/09:30ph

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Hala ..may bagyo pla jan...keep safe sis..
At ang kapal naman ng ex wife ng brother mo...hindi manlang na sya nahiya hindi sya nag aalaga mga anak nya... Ibigay na lang sna sa mga bata ang hinihingi nyang shares...

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Meron sis, super lakas.

Yon nga rin sabi namin, kung wala sana silang anak, okay lang sana.

!LADY

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Sobrang nakaka Bahala po tlaga sis lalu po sa mga mababang Lugar na katulad po namen. Keep safe po @ifarmgirl

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Hope okay kayo dyan at walang nabaha. Dito landslides ang madami, saka yung sinira ng malakas na hangin. So far wala pa akong narinig na nasirang bahay dito sa malapit. Sana safe lahat.

!LADY

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Typhoon Egay scares me too and I can barely sleep well as there is a river just 50 meters away from home and my swine are much nearer to it. If the wind howls and the rain pours, I can't seem to rest for I think my pigs might be washed away.

I'm so sorry for your brother's loss. May he find the strength in the Lord to continue hustling and thriving amid these unfavorable circumstances.

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What news on Sweeney?

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She just laying down this morning. I'm here in the store so I'm just waiting for the news from my brother at home.

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Ah okay, and I hope you are safe too.

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I'm alright. I'm just sleep deprived haha

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Haha you are sleep deprived but not due to the typhoon!

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Yes it is due to typhoon.

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Well you stay safe and I hope all the animals the pigs and Rodrigo and Olive and wee kitten are all safe too.

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They're alright. They're just hungry for the cost of fish skyrocketed due to the typhoon so I just gave them rice and they don't eat it well.

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Sometimes we faced hard time in our life and same happened to your brother, don't worry thing's will be better with him too.

Stay at home farm girl and stay safe from typhoon
Much !LUV ❤️

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That's very true, Lesly. These circumstances are temporary and as long as we are breathing, there's always hope to rise above these challenges. Thank you !LADY

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How scary, sis! Thank God everyone in your family is fine.
And what a shame about your brother's truck and all he is been through.

Stay safe, please. Take care 🤗

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Typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones are just wicked and it is pot luck as to what get damaged when you are in their path.

As you say CJ, material things can be replaced if somewhat costly, it is lives that are precious.

Sending you big hugs and hope it dies down quickly.
!LUV

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They definitely are, Tito Ed. Some get lucky and others not so. Many thanks and hoping it leaves real soon. ❤
!CTP

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It is only when we're experiencing something scary that the night seems long talaga. Yong gusto mong umusad ng mabilis ang orasan but its not happening. Arghh! Ganitong ganito din kami kapag nakaka experience kami ng malakas na hangin at ulan. Lao si Mommy D talaga di yan makaka tulog hanggang di nahina ang lakas nila. Anyways glad na both of you are safe. So sorry for what you're brother is currently experiencing now. Everything will be okay, fighting lang kamo ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ

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Very true sis. Never had this fear before, ngayon lng talaga ako super naka feel ng takot. Humihina na c Egay, thankfully. Hope things are well at your side. And thank you sis for your heartfelt remarks. My bro will be okay🙏 He's a lot tougher and smarter than me.
!LUV

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Ohhh dear @ifarmgirl I am so so sorry, I cannot imagine or relate to this sad event because we haven’t witnessed one here before but I have see tons on them on tv and they are terrible.

Everything is going to be fine mi!LADY

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I acknowledge the situation but thankfully all of your beloved ones are safe. It's enough I think.

his big truck got carried away by a landslide and he doesn't know where it is.

That's very bad. It means a huge loss. I hope he will find the truck soon.
It seems your brother facing many difficulties at the same time and it's giving him a tough time. I can only hove that the almighty gives him the strength to overcome all the difficulties.
!LUV

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Yes, grateful no one was hurt and we are all fine. Thank you lots for your wishes and prayers. We definitely need it.🙏

!CTP

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Truck carried away and it's not seen around or being stuck at a place it jammed?
This is serious!

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Not jammed but it was carried away by a huge landslide from a mountainside.

!PIZZA

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Hey dearest @ifarmgirl. I'm really sorry your brother is going through all of that. It could seem like the universe is against you when it's one rough blow after the other. Losing all your favourite things is bad enough, having someone want to rip you off the remaining is preposterous.

Sorry you had to resort to a paper bag. I hope you're alright and that your family can be totally happy soon. Lots of !luv to you dear🌺💕

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Many thanks for your concern, Tessa. We are good :) Just have to let this storm pass❤

!LADY

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Love that first shot.

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Thank you. It was a photo from the yard some weeks ago.
!CTP

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Oh my… keep safe!
Glad all are fine. Sorry to hear from your brothers troubles…
Scary moments in life.
Biggg !HUG (s)
🤗🥰

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Thanks you lots, Jackie. It was an unbelievable happening but yes, we are fine❤ Thanks for te !HUG

!LADY

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Oh wow, this is really another unfortunate situation for your brother, I pray the Lord to replace all that he has lost with something much better 🙏

Stay safe and sound, everything will be okay :)

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Thank you for your prayers, I appreciate it. And yes, everything will be okay. It already is with us all safe and sound. Gracias❤

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I'm so sorry to hear that you and your family had to go through such a terrifying experience. It sounds like it was incredibly stressful and overwhelming. I'm glad that you're all safe and sound, and I hope that your brother's truck is eventually found.

It's also really unfortunate to hear about the annulment case dragging on and the ex-wife wanting to take everything from him. That's a lot to deal with on top of everything else.

I'm glad that you have faith that your brother will get through this. It sounds like he's been through a lot, but I'm sure he's a strong person.

I'm also glad that you're taking care of yourself and managing your anxiety. It's important to take care of your mental health, especially during stressful times.

I hope that the typhoon continues to weaken and that you and your family are able to stay safe.

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Many thanks. The typhoon seems to have gone elsewhere, it is now quieter here, thankfully. And I agree with you, I may have been really overwhelmed and scared at the same time. All is well now ;)

!CTP

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Sad to know that you guys had to suffer a lot, But believe this lost of materialistic is nothing compared to the damage done by the death of our loved ones. Happy to know that you all are fine , Hopefully this shall end soon.

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Yes, that's the important thing, safety of everyone we care about. Material things can be replaced but not lives. Thank you for your kind words❤
!CTP

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Grabe talaga tong bagyo. Malaking perwisyo.

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That sounds terrifying. We've had really hectic winds here but never of that scale. Never a typhoon. What a relief that you and your loved ones are safe

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