Today is a rather solemn day for me and my godmother, because we witness a flood around the vicinity of the school. As we were happy about the close-to-completion of the renovation of the school, we heard from a grandmother, that the river bank is slowly spreading in. We went down to take a look, and the water was at ankle level. Walked around and saw the condition of the houses that the villagers/locals were living in. It was really overwhelming for me, to actually see it personally myself, that such living condition actually exists. After a walk around the neighborhood, the water slowly rose up, and it became below knee level. Me and my godmum decided to explore around, to see the severity of the flood and we were speechless. People frantically placing sandbags to prevent water from going in; carrying their valuables to higher grounds; dogs crying out for their babies; children trying their best to walk out of the flood.



If that is not bad enough, the rain today got heavier by the day and currently, it is said that the houses are fully submerged, and the school is also partially submerged, with the renovations and musical instruments slightly destroyed. Refugees are currently moving to higher grounds and have totally lost their homes. All they can do now, it to wait to the water subsides, and they can go back home (if it's still there) to clean up. It's really heart-wrenching for me to see this. It made me think back: What are my problems to them, when they are facing such calamity every year during this particular period? It becomes so insignificant and redundant. They do not know what the future has in store for them, while there I was in Singapore, brooding over say r/s problems.

This adorable baby here, is only 4 days old. She came to this world, not knowing what kind of environment she is living in, what kind of challenges she is going to face in future. She is just sleeping peacefully in my godmother's arms, at times yawning, at times smiling; not knowing that the people are busy keeping the flood waters away from their homes. While on the other hand, the fortunate ones (aka rich ones) are having their parents to send them to and from home; building mansions for the family to live in; Life is just so unpredictable.

Really having alot of emotions right now. Really feel so lost, not being able to do anything to help. I just hope, tmr will be a better day for each and everyone of us. I strongly believe, everyone and anyone needed that.

Labels: Mae Sod, reflection, Thailand