I celebrated my new year together with my younger brother, my son and my Aunt.
I ate the food we prepared, a mini-celebration, on the very 1st day of January 2020. However, after a few minutes, I felt not good.
I felt dizzy and vomited all the food I ate.
It's a terrible one, it's my first time to feel it.
I did not feel it while I was pregnant (year 2008).I did my best to relieve myself, applying the white flower ointment I was bringing all the time with me, and drank warm water. I cannot remember anymore, but I think I boiled ginger to ease my dizziness.
I continued praying to GOD to help me and just lie down on my bed to rest.
I felt a little okay after one or 2 days. But the next day, on the 2nd of January, my son got sick after me. He got a fever and I just did the usual thing, to give him the over the counter medicine. He's fine after 2 to 3 days after constant prayer.
I saw many bad news online on January 3, like the Iran versus US conflict (Iranian Top Gen. Qasem Soleimani died. Attacked by U.S. (Pres. Trump)-sparked war from Iran). On January 7, in IRAN: at least 56 people were killed and 213 injured in a stampede during Soleimani's burial at Kerman. The next day, Iran Missiles attacked U.S. base in Iraq; Ukraine Airplane crashed in Iran airport accidentally by the missiles (all passengers dead).
And saw in the news the Volcanoes eruptions all over the world, like on January 9: Mt. Popocatepetl Volcano Eruption in Mexico, on January 11: Mt. Shintake Volcano eruption in Japan and on January 12: Mt. Taal Volcano Eruption in Philippines.
We were affected, in Cavite, that time of ashfalls from Mt. Taal Volcano Eruption, including the whole National Capital Region (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa).
We wore masks and stayed indoors during that time. It just stopped spewing ashes after a few weeks.
Classes & Work suspended due to Volcanic Ashfall (Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Whole Metro Manila)
I was working from home, so I was not affected by the suspension. I was sending continuously even a little amount every pay day to my parents.
My monthly rent during that time in Cavite was 3100 pesos.
After experiencing that ashfalls from Volcano eruption, on January 20, I saw in the news the Corona Virus cases reported on TV and online. It was stated that CHINA CORONA VIRUS SPREAD OUT - Reported cases on Dec 31 2019.
I was deactivating my social media account (Facebook) everytime I felt sad. It was like I don't want to see anyone or read anything.
On January 22, it was reported: 17 deaths occurred in China due to the VIRUS and the next day, China barred 11Million residents from leaving city at centre of outbreak. (Coronavirus: Wuhan to shut public transport over outbreak. 500 confirmed cases & 17 people have died.)
On January 24, I dreamed of receiving set of Keys from a foreigner (blonde hair, wavy, white skin) to open the DOOR so that people could pay for their debts (people are lining up already in long lines); as I turned my back after receiving it, he said, "I LOVE YOU!".
I saw in the news: the LOCUSTS INVASION; Billions of locusts swarming through East Africa, it said: Locusts the latest curse of East Africa weather extremes. The massive swarms entered Kenya in December and have torn through pastureland in the north and centre of the country. As thick clouds of the insects descend on plants and blacken the sky, Kenyans have been seen shooting in the air, banging cans and racing around, waving sticks in desperation to shoo them away.
On January 25, TURKEY experienced a devastating EARTHQUAKE: 32 DEAD; MORETHAN 1000 INJURED.
There were series of unfortunate events happened during that very first month of the year 2020.
Despite that worldwide unfortunate events, my son and I were safe at home.He was Grade-6 that time, and I bought him a new affordable smart phone costing around 3000 pesos only, the brand is MyPhone (Made in Philippines). He was fond of playing mobile games that time, together with his classmates.
31st of January 2020: The very first month of the year, feels like one long year. In summary for the month:
Day 1 - Felt sick (nauseous & vomiting)/bad vibes
Day 2 - Fever (child)
Day 3 & so on: Wars, Earthquakes, Volcanic eruptions, Epidemic (Disease Outbreak), Locusts Invasion (Africa).
On February 10: I have a VISION of White warriors (angels?) battling dark forces.
On February 12: I bought a walking stick for my Aunt nearby.
I wanted my nephew Lotlot to come over to my place but my Mother won't allow it. He is a strong boy, eventhough he's a little short in height, but he has the strength of an adult. He could carry heavy things.
I was confused that time, and planning to make my son stopped for a year in school. Little did I know that it will come true later on (due to the pandemic lock downs).
On February 22: I got many dreams, assorted.
One of my dreams I wrote was with the title: MIRACLE ON THE LAND. I wrote it in Wattpad under my SCRIBBLE book. In my dream, I looked around, and everything looked like a disaster. Everyone's busy saving their own lives. They went up, here and there, randomly looking for a safer way.
I tried hard to find my own path, though tired and unable to walk well, I struggled, trying harder as if dragging my own two feet.
I saw some people on my far left mocking at me, I didn't understand why. Everything was submerged in muddy water. It's like a marshland already. It's now impossible for everyone to pass, it's already dangerous. Everyone felt so afraid.
I looked up to heaven and prayed, "Lord, we know we are all sinners deep in our hearts and in our thoughts. May you forgive us. May you help us to find a way to escape from here."
Then suddenly, that wet muddy quagmire transformed to a dry land; the road is now passable to everyone. It's a great miracle.
On March 8: I have a strange vision , seeing a fiery eyes, reddish face creature.
On that day, my younger brother in the Province, got sick. He had an epilepsy attack. He talked nonsense, like a different person talking anything like he is god, speaking about revelation verse and he was angry with our mother, telling her she was a useless mother calling by name only. He was taken to Hospital in the capital city.
My younger brother was the seventh among my parents children. Since a baby, I found him super hyper, because I was his baby sitter. He kept on moving and won't stay still even a second, he would just climb here and there like a monkey.And as he grew up, his other arm grew bigger than the ordinary. His other arm, other shoulder and other hand grew wider even his fingers were big like the monkey. It's quite unusual, it's really obvious to see that his other arm is strange because it is longer and bigger than the other.
After a few years, during his high school days, he experienced that epilepsy attack. His classmates thought he was joking only, at first, because he's fond of doing that. But little did they know that it was the first of his epilepsy attack.
Our mother consulted many faith healers during that time, thinking it was done by other worldly creatures, but to no avail.
He was taken to the DOCTOR as well for check up but the suggestion was to have brain surgery if they wanted to cure it, to remove something inside his brain. We cannot afford it because according to them it cost a big amount.
To end it, he's suffering from it until the present. But I was wondering, because his epilepsy attack is not ordinary at times. The ordinary epilepsy will just happen shortly, like he will just drop their on the ground, would shake a little and a few moments later he will be fine unless his head will fall onto sharp things. His epilepsy is very unusual and dangerous, because he will run speedily, will bump his head on anything (giving him many bruises and wounds later on) and he will shout many things like an insane man. So we think he is possessed by a different spirit at times.
I remember one time, back in 2014, I have my vacation from work and went there at home. The time has come for me to return to work in Manila. However, he suddenly ran towards me and my mother. Epilepsy once again. I was afraid, I might be bumped by him (he is bigger than me) and I might be kicked away, so I avoided him but my mother caught him and held him on the ground so that his head won't hit on the concrete floor. I helped my mother, I held his hands as well and his body. While saying my prayer inside my head only, I saw that a black smoke went out from his face, like in a wiping motion. I can't believe what I see, a black smoke or an evil spirit? He was fine afterwards and I just went back to Manila.
I was just sending them money, and gave an amount to pay for the bills in the Hospital that March 9.
On March 12, Philippine President (RODRIGO DUTERTE) announced the METRO MANILA QUARANTINE fo Mar 15-Apr 14: restrict travel to & from -land, domestic sea/air; work from home encouraged; still employees allowed provided to show I.D. proof as worker in Manila.
I took my Annual Physical Exam that day, nearby, a requirement from the Company where I work. I brought my son with me and he just waited until it's done.
The next day, I saw in the news that the people in Metro Manila were panic buying since yesterday (buying mask, alcohol, etc.); THE VIRUS IS ALREADY DECLARED A PANDEMIC - WORLDWIDE; CHINA (TOP CASES), ITALY (2ND).
On March 15, METRO MANILA LOCKDOWN/QUARANTINE STARTED.
Eventhough there's no classes due to the lockdown, my son was able to graduate in Elementary on March 31. There's no formal graduation ceremony or whatsoever. I just got the certificate from the school in person.
On May 15, Metro Manila was still under Quarantine, they called ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine).
I was only commuting through jeepneys to buy groceries and my food but that time the jeep was on standby. So I rented a tricycle in going back and forth, paying 500 pesos to get my salary during payday. The line in ATM was very long and everywhere I went, there's a long line always even in grocery (puregold).
I followed the NEW NORMAL protocols: wearing facemask, 1 meter social distancing, and quarantine pass.
At that time my son got sick too, and I was afraid sometimes maybe it's covid. People were like paranoid, even a little cough or cold, everyone will suspect you have that covid. It's quite unusual, everything's different, everyone's afraid. They brought alcohol all the time, wiping their things with alcohol, that I found it over exaggerated at times. I just imitated them as well, sometimes, but not too over.
My son was coughing, and I didn't go to clinics or doctors. I just simply gave him self-medication, like making him a juice made of apple cider(2 tbsp) and honey (1 tbsp) mixed in water in a glass (it helped him sleep well) & the over-the-counter anti-allergy (Cetirizine ) for his sneezing or watery nose. I have an oregano plant in the mini-garden, I gave him the extract at times, fresh extract. And I would just make a hot soup, he will be fine after 3 days or 1-2 weeks.
In 2018, before the pandemic, I already paying an EQUITY for 2 years for the preselling house and lot in the province. I just paid them through the bank and emailed the receipt. I did it successfully and fully paid the equity. I was thankful that I had a work-from-home job since 2018. My work helped me pay my bills; I was able to give an amount to help my parents and sometimes my brothers who have stopped from work during the pandemic due to the lockdowns.
In July, after paying full the equity, the developer started to construct the house, a small lot only, 60sqm.
And on July 6, my younger brother got sick again, after 4 months. He spoke about crazy things as if possessed. He was tied with rope on a wooden bed, coz he'll run & jump to the river if not controlled.
I couldn't sleep well that time, and I was not feeling well because I was so worried about him. I heard a voice telling me not to intervene.
I read a passage in the bible: "TRUST GOD…DON'T LEAN ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING…". And read messages online: BE HUMBLE; SUBMIT TO GOD'S WILL; ADVERSITY IS PREPARATION FOR GREATNESS; SLEEPING SOUL SIGNS; AWAKENED PEOPLE..."
I prayed a lot every night. I kept on reading the Bible, it helped me a lot.I lifted everything to God & I felt my inner voice was telling me, he'll be well after 3 days.
After 3 days, he rose from bed, miraculously, he was fine. His sanity returned.
Many thanks to God, all things are POSSIBLE with him.
On August 4, I had a dream, I saw a DEVIL was holding something, an explosive. I wrote it in FB & wattpad with the title: "AN ARMY OF ANGELS TO THE RESCUE"
It was my dream: The devil came & snatched something from me, a thing that could destroy the world.
Then he ran away to proceed his evil plan wearing that wicked devilish grin.
I stood from a distance in dismay, I had little force to take it back from that thief.
However somewhere in the mountain, an army of angels surrounded that ran away devil man.
There were thousands of them which caught & defeated him at that instant. He cannot move nor run any longer.The angels took back from him the thing he stole which could bring destruction to the whole world.
That's my dream.
Then, Aug5 2am, I woke up reading the news about the explosion happened in Lebanon (due to the Ammonium Nitrate stocked in a warehouse).
Lebanese authorities have said at least 78 people have been killed and some 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the port in the capital, Beirut. The explosion sent shockwaves across the city, causing widespread damage even on the outskirts of the capital.A man said that it is "unacceptable" that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate were stored in a warehouse for six years without safety measures, according to statements published on the presidency's Twitter account.
Metro Manila was back to MECQ (Modified ECQ) again due to the rise in covid19 cases (no PUBLIC TRANSPORT) and it was ordered to wear another thing, aside from facemask, we should wear FACESHIELD, starting Aug15 as per GOV'T regulation. We were like living in outerspace or in a laboratory, like an astronaut? or a laboratory scientist? I just ordered ny FACESHIELD online and they delivered it to me. Online shopping was like a boom during the pandemic. I was not fond of online shopping before, but during that time, I started to enjoy it. I remembered, I bought online a useless stuff (a small cellphone holder) for fun, it was from CHINA, only 1 item, a plastic cost 200 pesos. It's a funny experience for a beginner.
September 8, my 37th birthday. I just bought a cake for me and just celebrated it at home with my son, the two of us only. I saw in the news, the wildfires occurence. A lightning sparked a slow-growing fire in inaccessible terrain. It was August 19, 2020, when California Governor Gavin Newsom reported that the state was battling 367 known fires.
2020 California wildfires: a series of ongoing wildfires are burning across the state of California. ...As of September 9, 2020, a total of 7,606 fires have burned 2,936,955 acres (1,188,544 ha), making 2020 the largest wildfire season recorded in California history, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire. I read about it online.
September 10: San Francisco had that apocalyptic sky; Pumpkin-colored skies. Orange skies spread across the Bay Area amid dozens of wildfires burning in the state.
I celebrated my son's birthday as well, the next month, at home, as usual, me and him only, with a simple celebration, a cake, a pan of spaghetti and pizza. Christmas and New Year came as well, December 25th and December 31st. We just stayed home, and contented with what we had as always: a simple meal for the two of us. Welcoming the new year 2021.
We survived the first year of Pandemic with the help of the LORD JESUS, FATHER GOD and the ANGELS in heaven.
June 24, 2024