Blog #2
Last night was horrendous for all those in our town. The wrath of the hailstorm was much worse than we had expected it to be. Once the hailstorm had subsided, it was followed by an immensely heavy rainfall, which lasted all through the night.
This morning, the other nuns and I were anxious to step outside, and assess any potential damage. It came as no surprise that once I stepped outside the bedroom, I noticed puddles of water throughout the halls, and common rooms. All of our books had been knocked off the shelves, and our teacups and plates lay on the floor, shattered to pieces. Once we acknowledged the damage that had occurred inside the nunnery, we made our way outside towards the garden. Our entire harvest had been ambushed by the violent winds and storm. We were devastated at all that was destroyed.
The few individuals who travelled to Deer Park in order to obtain the special amulets were well-equipped and protected from the violent weather. However, our nunnery suffered as some of the members failed to purchase the amulets — myself included. I believe that one should not try to challenge the laws of nature, and attempt to escape from its reality. Although I am alarmed and taken back by the severe damage, I in no way regret my decision in abstaining from purchasing such amulets. I am grateful simply because we all seem to be in good health and spirit. I further believe that through continuous effort and support from the townspeople, we will be able to replenish our homes, and restore the balance we once embodied as a community.
Our local bridge has been completely washed out as a result of the invasive floods. This needs to be repaired immediately. Several builders from our town, and the neighbouring one have set aside tools and materials needed to restore it back to its original state. Although this may take several weeks, or maybe even months, the determination within each builder and architect to fix the bridge is radiating throughout the town.
To make matters worse, we have also heard that our neighbouring village has been affected by a naga illness. Understanding our current conditions and complexities, I think it’s important for us to come together and assist wherever it is most needed. The monks from the monastery, the nuns from the nunnery, and most importantly, a handful of doctors from our town, will be travelling to our neighbouring village, in hopes of seizing this illness and preventing it from spreading any further. We have decided it is for the best if a few of us were to visit the town and apply our skills in necessary areas, in order to be of service to the people of the village.
Overall, I know that our town will be able to progress from the heartbreaking yesterday, and work towards a better tomorrow through hard work and perseverance.
