Manila is under water. Flooding from monsoons have left nearly 300, 000 homeless, with a death toll of 500 and climbing. It's pretty bad...
Manila is under water. But what does that have to do with you?
For the past two years, CP Magazine has been expertly and beautifully designed each month by Garry Dimapilis...who happens to live in Manila.We are all connected...Flooding in the Philippines
Manila is under water. Flooding from monsoons have left nearly 300, 000 homeless, with a death toll of 500 and climbing. It's pretty bad...
But what does that have to do with you?
For the past two years, CP Magazine has been expertly and beautifully designed each month by Garry Dimapilis...who happens to live in Manila.
I sent Garry the raw materials for the September issue of CP Magazine a few days ago. Normally, Garry replies with a "Got it." almost immediately. In fact, I think maybe Garry never sleeps, because no matter what time of day I email him, he replies within minutes!
But this time, I didn't hear from Garry until last night. He wrote simply that there was a storm and that he would get back to me as soon as possible.
A quick Google search later and I saw the full impact of his understatement. Yes, I suppose it was a storm...but the full story is that there's serious mass flooding throughout the city and country. I imagine Garry and his loved ones have had to evacuate their homes.
I've found over the years that colored pencil artists are just the nicest, nicest people. Truly. I've tried to figure out why....What is it about colored pencil that attracts really sweet human beings? Is it that they have to have patience? Is it that people who like detail have noticed throughout their lives the "detail" that being kind makes for an easier path through life? Is it because it's a new medium, an "underdog" in the art world, and aware of that...we all share with each other generously?
Whatever the reason...I have faith in our loyal CP Magazine readers that we will keep Garry in our thoughts, and will wait patiently for the September issue. If you would like to wish Garry safety and encouragement (or tell him how much you enjoy his beautiful design work!), please leave a comment. I'll make sure he sees them.
So...we apologize...the September issue might be a few days late...but it will be worth the wait, I promise!
Comments (62)
Praying for all !
Hugh - Aug 21, 2013Dear Garry:
Donna Schwarz - Aug 21, 2013I will be praying for you and all the people in your country. So sorry to hear about this disaster.
My thoughts and prayers for Garry, his family and all those in his homeland affected by this disaster. May Almighty God bless you all and keep you safe.
Virginia Benker - Aug 21, 2013So sorry Garry. Just do what you need to get your family situated. I think you can tell by all the well wishes from everyone that there is a bunch of powerful energy directed towards you. Wishing you a super fast recovery!
Kathy Fink - Aug 21, 2013Gary, I’ll keep you on our prayers. If there is anything you need just let us know, family takes care of family.
Richard - Aug 21, 2013Praying for all those affected by the flood. Our d-i-l, Emma, is Filipino, and our grandchildren are half-Filipino. They live in the U.S., but Emma has family in the Philippines. We hope everyone is safe!
Gloria - Aug 21, 2013Oh my goodness!.. yes safety first,, magazine can wait, absolutely! Prayers sent up for Gary and family.. these floods happening all over the planet are becoming quite concerning.. gosh even here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada we had floods and still have people displaced out of home . Floods are awful to endure.. thanks be we were blessed, the water held off just at it hit the park road,, had it breeched, we too would have been out of home.. floods are so awful and scary ! Passing on many prayers and blessings to Gary and family and all lives enduring this flooding in the Philippines. Very sad for all the lives lost.. oh so sad.. :( Shall be looking on FB for funding for relief for this flooding and share out to all !
Sheryl Morris - Aug 21, 2013Ann let us know your suation Garry. You will be in the prayers of many fellow colored pencil friends. Hope the water recedes soon and your family and all your friends and neighbors get back to your normal routines. My daughter in laws family stil lives about 200 miles south of Manilla, Subic Bay area. Take care. Marilyn
marilyn wilson - Aug 21, 2013Our Daughter and family lives in Cebu and are home till Nov. then they go back for two yrs. Sure glad they are home.. We will keep Gary and family and the people in the surrounding areas in our prayers..
Marilyn Copeland - Aug 21, 2013Garry, I’m so glad Ann posted this story so we have the opportunity to pray for you and your family. Be well, be safe…you are lifted in prayer .
Linda - Aug 21, 2013