really scared right now :(

[littlemimi]

Hi everyone!
I’m kind of new here, well I have been reading a lot the threads in here, but it’s my first time posting… I have been with my SO for 5 months now and everything is awesome. But 3 days ago he left Vancouver to go back home for a month in the Philippines, where he haven’t been in 3 years! He’s spending time with his family and friends, and I’m really happy for him. The thing is, we wont be able to communicate a lot since the internet access is a little bit harder over there. But I’m okay with it, I mean, it is hard and I Miss him terribly, but I’m writing him a letter, so it feels more like I’m talking with him, even if I’m not.

The thing is, I don’t know if you guys have been reading the international news, but there has been a powerful typhoon in the Philippines this week in Mindanao. They are saying that after it hit that island, it is supposed to come back and it somewhere else in the Philippines… I am totally freaking out… I don’t have any news from my SO and I just wish I would, so I could know that he is safe right now!! I’m trying to keep myself busy so I wont think too much about this, but it’s just always coming back into my mind…

Just wish I could hold him in my arms and know that he is safe…

[GraceNavarro]

omg I bet that is a terrible feeling not knowing!! but I'm sure he is fine, maybe he just hasn't been able to contact you cause due to the typhoon there's no internet acces. you'll see how in no time you will have news from him!

[Verojoon]

I'm sure he is fine but I know I would be feeling the exact same way you are!

[Gurl]

In cases like this, no news is often good. I hope this will be the case for you. Sending lots of positive energy, love, strength, & hope to you both.

[iHeartt]

Oh dear, the worst part is not knowing! I hope you hear from him soon!

[Eleven]

May I know where in Mindanao he is? Btw I'm from the Philippines.

The New Bataan only affected and other cities are fine, the government give food to the people everyday, they were fixing the electricity too and hope internet as follows.

Don't worry, he and his family will be fine.

[jleec24]

Typhoons hit Philippines quite frequently. It's very rare that it gets really bad and usually when there is a typhoon about to hit a precise area, the government will alert the people of the vicinity and transport them out before it has even happened. You can relax, Philippines is MUCH more used to and effective when it comes to typhoons than other areas. I lived there for 2 years and lived through quite a bit of stormy weather but all turned out fine. A little bit of flooding, mucky streets but a majority of the time everything was fine.

[Hollandia]

I really hope you get to hear from your SO soon, worrying about the unknown is always horrible.

I must say this global community forum of LDRs is an amazing thing. Something like this thread really lets it shine how brilliant it is.

[D.4C]

i would be freaking out too...and it already sounds like you are doing what i would advise to you...writing to him...and trying to stay busy...eek...hopefully you hear something soon...

[Sharon Q]

This is why I never watched the news when I was LD with my SO.
Its too nerve wreaking.
I'm sure he is okay, try to stay positive.

[littlemimi]

Thank you all for your support!! After 2 days of worrying, I just got some news from him and he is fine! His island wasn't hit by the typhoon! THANK GOD! :'D

[Mims27]

That's great news!!
I had that feeling recently when Sandy hit the east coast...I was pretty much freaking out. Turns out my SO was ok. It's a horrible feeling huh? You just wish you were with him or could do something.

[dizzyupthemeg]

So glad to hear that he is okay!

[US2CAN]

My prayers go to you and your SO,everything will work out so stay positive.

[Bethypoo]

In cases like this, no news is often good. I hope this will be the case for you. Sending lots of positive energy, love, strength, & hope to you both.

I agree. All you can do is hope for the best and most likely, it will be fine. We are right there with you hun!