Keystroke Journal

The recent crisis in Guatemala reminded me of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in the early 90s.  Prior to the eruption, there were already predictions of the catastrophe (after being slumber for 500 years) so the areas near it were evacuated before the start of the eruption occurred, exactly 27 years ago this month. Its impact, however, did not spare us as the days and years passed by. On the day it erupted, I witnessed it despite being hundred miles away. I was on-duty at a rural hospital. Our place was blanketed with dark clouds. What we thought was only a heavy downpour of rain turned out to be mixed with sulphur dioxide ashes spewed out. It was very dark even though it was supposed to be daytime. Confusion over the evening-like climate crept in. Someone even asked, "Is it doomsday?!". The following day, we found out of the massive extent of Mt. Pinatubo's eruption and that there were towns, villages (and people) buried. It was very sad. There were people, especially ...

This morning, I am led to write another note: I greet you with these verses from the Holy Bible in New King James Version (NKJV):   “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.” – Psalm 37:3   “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” – Psalm 37:4   “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” – Psalm 37:5 “He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.” – Psalm 6 “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” – Psalm 37:7 “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret – it only cause harm” – Psalm 37:8 “For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait on the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.” – Psalm 37:9 “For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look care...