Devastation Struck On October 28, 2025 , Jamaica experienced the most devastating Hurricane known as Melissa. As a teenager, I experienced Ivan but I was now ready to face a new Category 5 contender known as Melissa. Her only counterpart I knew about was " Wild Gilbert " which crippled the island in 1988. When I heard that it would severely impact the Western part of the island , I went on an online prayer vigil on October 27, 2025 and I repented on behalf of my household. Melissa visited my home at approximately 1:30 pm in the afternoon on October 28 in all her rage and fury. She tried to take the awnings on the verandah but my family and I wrestled with her to lose her hold. By the grace of God when she passed, we escaped with only a pear tree uprooted and 1 of the awnings falling off which we were able to secure. There was a bit of water that came in one of the rooms but to God be the glory, everything else was in tact. It will be an experience that my daughter and I ...
Devastation Struck
On October 28, 2025, Jamaica experienced the most devastating Hurricane known as Melissa. As a teenager, I experienced Ivan but I was now ready to face a new Category 5 contender known as Melissa. Her only counterpart I knew about was "Wild Gilbert" which crippled the island in 1988.
When I heard that it would severely impact the Western part of the island, I went on an online prayer vigil on October 27, 2025 and I repented on behalf of my household. Melissa visited my home at approximately 1:30 pm in the afternoon on October 28 in all her rage and fury. She tried to take the awnings on the verandah but my family and I wrestled with her to lose her hold. By the grace of God when she passed, we escaped with only a pear tree uprooted and 1 of the awnings falling off which we were able to secure. There was a bit of water that came in one of the rooms but to God be the glory, everything else was in tact. It will be an experience that my daughter and I will never forget. Other parishes were severely affected such as Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth. My heart is with those who lost loved ones and experienced property loss, job loss and damage.
SURVIVING THE WORST
I am also happy that other countries were generous and willing to help in the times of crisis. I started to lose track of the days of the week as the night time began to look the same without power and we were no longer doing our usual routine such as going to work or leaving the house. We had to resort to solar lights and buying water from the Water Trucks. We were without water and electricity for almost 2 months and during those months, I have to say that throughout that time God was faithful as he ensured that we didn't lack anything. We had to buy ice to fill up igloos to preserve the food and we had to change the way we bought food as well.
RESTORATION OF LIVELIHOOD
The water was restored on December 11 and the electricity was restored in my community on December 23, just a few days before Christmas. I thank the utility company for making that effort to ensure that power was restored. When we saw them entering the community, it was like we were children in candy store.
However, the experience was indeed a humbling one as the Lord showed us that we should not take things for granted and to remind us that He is the source of all that we have. Another thing that I observed was that it brought the people in the community together and to create a sense of comradery which was lacking.
We were able to see the lights on Christmas Eve and also attend the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. These activities brought cheer despite the circumstances that we endured. I wish for you all a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year when it comes. The Year 2025 has been an unforgettable year but in all things we give God thanks.
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