Thanks to all those who remembered me today!!!
I was supposed to be up by 530 this morning, thinking that I should be preparing at that time for a 630 mass. But to my dismay, it was raining so hard that I decided not to go out… it’s "bed weather." Friends started texting me their birthday greetings but I had no energy to reply to them… so I went to sleep. ZZZzzzzzz!!! Got up around 630 and just made my powerpoint slides just in case I would be presenting my journal report this afternoon… oh yes, that’s the way to cram… got it finished by 9.
So I went to my usual "lungga" for my 2-week elective rotation at the Child Protection Unit (CPU) of PGH. Everyday that I would come to CPU, I would be reminded of my undergrad days at UP-CDC because of the colorful walls usually seen in preschools. I overheard from a pedia resident, who was then post-duty at the wards, PGH had no power supply since early this morning. Fortunately, our place has the luxury of power… we still have our aircon, lights, computer, TV, etc. My evil instincts told me to get out and see my other classmates rotating in Fam Med, which is in AMBU, to brag about our nice, cozy and cool place. Hehe! Then, lunch time…
I went back at the CPU after an hour. After a few minutes, one of the consultants told us that our classes were already cancelled. But I opted to stay when 2 patients, adolescent girls, came in to finally observe a case & prepare my paper. But afterwards, I realized that my observation went beyond my expectations… it was more of experiencing with others. I emphatize with these patients who are truly vulnerable persons in our society. I am glad that CPU is there… really optimizing their resources to help these patients and their families. My salute to our donors!
Later on, I will be enjoying my dinner with my family & friends… and will surely realize how blessed I am for the 25 years of my life. Thank GOD and keep on inspiring me…
