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.

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)

Thank you Ann for sharing this. My family will surely keep Garry and his family in prayer.

Victoria Shewbrooks - Aug 21, 2013

Thanks so much for letting all of us know Ann!!
Garry… thanks so much for all your work in the Cp Magazines. Prayers are with you and your family, even as I type this. I will print out your photo and tape it to my screen border to remember you and your family often through the day.

Bruce Hudkins - Aug 21, 2013

The photo with the waist deep water at one end and even deeper at the far end shows the fury of the storm . Saddened by the loss of life and it makes one realize how sacred life is. The works of art and photos may have been damaged or destroyed but the lives are ended so Tragic.

Fran Haas - Aug 21, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about the latest flooding in Manilla. We will are be praying for the safety of your and yours. We will all look forward to the September issue but there is truly no hurry. Take care and be safe first and foremost!

Chris Butcher - Aug 21, 2013

Thank you, Ann, for letting us know. We will be praying for Garry and his family. Wishing him the best!

Helen Bailey - Aug 21, 2013

My prayers will be with Garry and his family. Thank you Ann for letting us know about a very talented and dedicated individual.

Holly Siniscal - Aug 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about the tragedy. Magazines can wait. Peoples
lives are involved. My prayers are with them.

Cymdie - Aug 21, 2013

Thanks for sharing this, Ann.

Garry, my best wishes that you, your family, and fellow country people are spared more rain and that you are able to recover from this devastating situation.

Linda Krueger - Aug 21, 2013

What a terrible tragedy. Hoping that you and your family are all okay. Thank you for all your hard work. The magazine is always interesting and inspiring.

Lianne - Aug 21, 2013

We hope that you and your family and friends are safe Garry.

pauline donohoe - Aug 21, 2013

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