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This is more of an inforamtion post than a rant.
Some of you may have been watching the news about what we are going through here in Manila.
The flood literally swept through and took everything from some of the poorest people on the planet. You tube has some vids that we taken from my area, which was hit bad.
In my short time since I moved here, I have developed a profound respect for the people here. They are not the whining spoiled brats, that I feel we Americans have become.
Many, many people have lost everything. I have mobilzed all the people I could to get stuff to people here, please consider donating to the red cross. I am taking donations of items from my friends because I want to make sure it gets to people directly. (I have know to many people in Non Profits and many times the aid does not get through to those who need it most. If you have friends in the Philippines consider sending items directly to them.
I cannot reach many of the workers I have employeed here. I fear for their safety. I cannot reach around 40%, I am holding my breath and praying they are okay. The concerns of politics seems so petty at the moment.
Even before this tragic flood, I feel my life has been changed forever since I started living here. I will share that later. I am greatful for my education in life here. Many of us American just have no clue.
I think I have become even more conservative...but also more compassionate.
Again please consider helping if you are able.