Friday, September 11, 2009
* Pieces of trade *
I am having my duty at the Rehabilitation Center of Benguet General Hospital this week wherein I didn't know what to expect. I was thinking of the typical rehabilitation centers for alcoholics or drug addicts or even for stroke patients but I was wrong. We were given the task of handling children with disabilities where this center serves as a primary step for the children before entering a private or government owned institution of SPED (Special Education).Luckily, my groupmate brought his car which we used to travel to the deep parts of La Trinidad. I was shocked because there were still parts where the road hasn't been cemented yet and that most were one-way road. I kept praying that the car wouldn't fall off because one slip could bring us down. When we reached our clients, I thought of a lot of things - how blessed I am to be with my family and without any barrier to the real world. I want to be of help but when you're there, you can't actually say what you can do. Money is a scarce and the transportation is hard so home visits are done by the social workers (us the student nurses included). I pity them but pity does not do anything. Although mentally/physically disabled, their family serves as their primary support to which for others are no avail. So we did what we could've done by assisting in the activities that should be accomplished by each child. One's patience will really be tested and when the child was able to accomplish the task, a different feeling would tell you that you've helped the child.
It was one good experience after having our duty at the Easter College SPED because we were able to relate the cases we saw and that not all persons with disabilities are dysfunctional. A lot of them are able and wouldn't let their disability get in their way. Kudos to those brave persons! :D
Next week is Grandparent's Day! Don't forget to send a letter, postcard or gift to your beloved grandparents. A little action like this does many wonders. Let's acknowlegdge their strength and continuous love for us, just like their parents. Who says materials are the only things that make them happy? Try hugging or kissing them for once, I bet they'll appreciate it more than you know.
So here's my picture with the new haircut. Haha! I didn't want layers because my hair is not easy to manage because I have the wavy type. I really did good with this new 'do as compared to my very long one before.. :D
Anyway, Jim and I met awhile ago and we had dinner at Tokyo Tokyo again. I hated the wasabe which he dared me to try but still, I enjoyed the lax time I had with him. My throat is sore again argh! I want the sun already. Too much rain has been washing us out. And oh, the -BER months are here, better start saving!
