Hi, I'm Chelsey. I live in a place where almost everyone's doing something. There are jeepneys, buses and other vehicles everywhere. When I try to look around, I see buildings almost as high as the sky. I always wonder if I can talk to God when I'm on the 10th floor. God can't be living in a place way higher than the 10th floor right? Because if He does, He will not be able to see us and protect us.
Hello, my name's Angelo. I live in a place where almost everyone's doing something. There are chickens, carabaos and pigs everywhere. When I try to look around, I see mountains almost as high as the sky. I always wonder if I can talk to God when I reach the peak of the tallest mountain. God can't be living in a place higher than a mountain right? Because if He does, He will not be able too see us and protect us.
(Chelsey) Earlier this evening, I was watching my favorite TV program while finishing my homework. It got interrupted by a news flash. I heard something about a storm. Mom looked worried. I wanted to tell her not to worry because the storm will not really bother us. We don’t have to leave our house. We can hide in my room until it leaves.
(Angelo) Earlier this evening, I was listening to my favorite radio program while washing the dishes. It got interrupted by a News flash. I heard something about a storm. Nanay looked worried. I wanted to tell her not to worry because the storm will not really bother us. We don’t have to leave our Nipa Hut. We can hide in the kitchen until it leaves.
(Both kids) The night then passes in silence. The morning comes, but the sun remains hidden, playing hide and seek with the rest of the world.
(CHelsey) When I open my eyes, I hear the rain pour hard. I look out of the window and the wind scares me. It’s like it can carry me to a place different from my own. A place where I will never see my mom and dad anymore. A place where everything will look unfamiliar. I close my window and look for my mom.
(Angelo) When I open my eyes, I hear the rain pour hard. I look out of the window and the wind scares me. It’s like it can carry me to a place different from my own. A place where I will never see my Nana yang Tatay anymore. A place where everything will look unfamiliar. I close the window and look for Nanay.
(Chelsey) Mom says we can’t go to the grocery today. The streets are flooded. I ask her if we can go to the mall at least. She says it’s dangerous. I wonder where God is. Maybe that’s why the people in the building aren’t flooded, God is closer to them.
(ANgelo)Nanay says we should leave the house. The flood’s getting higher. I ask her if I can go to my friend’s house first. She says it’s dangerous. I wonder where God is. Maybe that’s why there are no floods in mountains, God is closer to them.
My Dad is still not home. Mom says he’s helping the victims of the storm. I don’t understand. We’re victims too right? There’s no electricity, it’s so dark. I’m afraid that someone might come to hurt us. We need dad.
We left home. Nanay and Tatay think it’s best for us to stay in the hospital. It’s transformed into an evacuation center. I don’t understand. Why have we become victims? There’s no food, I’m so hungry. I’m afraid.
Mom says we’re going to the hospital. I ask her if I can bring my toys. She says no. I just want to play with the kids there. They feel sad. I’m sad too. I understand them.
Nanay says a lot of people are helping us. I ask her about what will happen to us. She says she doesn’t know yet. I feel sad. A lot of other people are sad too. Now, I understand them.
“Hi, I’m Chelsey.”
“Hello, I’m Angelo.”
“I think God’s near the buildings”
“I think God’s near the mountains.”
“I guess He’s everywhere huh?
“Yeah, maybe He is everywhere.”
“So, do you want to play?”
“Yes, but I don’t have toys.”
“How about hide and seek?”
“Ok, let’s ask the other kids.”
“So we’re friends now?”
“Yes we’re friends now.”
We’re Chelsey and Angelo. We’re friends now. By the way, we think God is everywhere.
