Our Love Story

My Red and Gold Wedding Theme

I never thought I will still get to marry. maybe because I didn't believe in Love at all or maybe I was just so bitter with my heartaches. I didn't expect someone will still love me as the real me, all of me including my thorns and the complication of my status. But love do exist and He proved me I was wrong to stop having faith in love He is the reason that not all men are equal. Few still have their word of honor. Not all men are liars and not all just take advantage of Women. Few men really love in its real sense. 

His patience, understanding and tolerance are just few to mention of his qualities that made me fall for him. The fact that he accepts my past, helps me in my present and supports me in my future is one thing I will forever be grateful of. He may not have all the riches a man can offer but he gave his heart and his all to me. He really keeps a promise. That is the greatest treasure of all.

I don't know what good I did that God gave me him even without asking. He showed everyone that he is always there for me. In return I vow to always be here for him, help him, to be faithful to only him, to serve him, to give him no reason to get jealous, to support him, to be a good wife and  a mother to the kids were going to have, to be his friend, his partner and true love.

to be continued...

Dear Someone who can get this real

It has been twenty-seven years, ten months, twenty-eight days, nine hours, seven minutes and four seconds of my existence and still counting. Five weeks from now I’ll be twenty- eight and I’m glad that somehow GOD made me grow old gracefully. People still think I’m twenty-five and I would often correct them by saying, “twenty”. However, I cannot be twenty hence I admit that I need to grow up.

I know I’ve made birthday wishes in the past. But I guess this would be the time I would even make one that is so... public.

I made enough money this year and I was able to buy my previous wish list items before. I also have sponsors who gave me those items.

1.    Sony Vaio Laptop – donated

2.    Blackberry Phone New Model-9320 Curve – bought using my Christmas 2013 Bonus

3.    Portable DVD Player- bought using my salary during FTP

I was thinking maybe I can celebrate my birthday virtually. Right here with people who like reading my stuff, with those who have become my friends or neighbors in Farmville, country story, mafia wars and with those who feel they actually see themselves in the things I write in my notes. They are the ones who make my virtual presence "real". I'm thankful to them for putting more sense in what I do here.

Let’s hope they have enough imagination to fill this entire page with a room full of balloons. Oh yes, how I love balloons even as a little child. Color it with hues of gold, red and white; throw in some orange, violet, green and pink too. And of course don’t forget the cake in the middle of the room. Place it on a pink table with probably lechon, spaghetti, fried chicken, suman and ice cream on the side. And if you’re in the mood for it, you can also turn water into wine.

I know I’m guilty of counting my mistakes and my faults but since it’s going to be my special day, I think I’ll start counting my blessings.

I thank you each day...

...for giving me good friends. I may have no riches to speak of, I may not have my own car or my own house but with good friends around I can hitch a ride and crash into their place anytime I need one.

...for my office. Some people think I may have lost my mind going to work in my worst weekend outfit or to dance around the office every time I’m in a good mood and when I whine or feel stupid when I have compliance that didn’t went good.

...for my wonderful parents... for loving and accepting me the way I am... for over looking my age and still giving me extra allowance. For giving me support and freedom to do what I am obliged to do.

...for my son, for understanding my choices.

And yes, for giving me a serious, loving, and mature relationship.

I read somewhere that in order to get what you want, you have to know what you want. I am not born rich. I have to work for my own wants and needs. 

Here’s my new wish list:

1.    DIgicam – waterproof or not

2.    Powerbank

3.    Trip out of the country

4.    House and Lot

5.    Car

Hmm...looks like a handful. But hopefully, slowly I’ll be able to achieve all of them.

I am so busy at work and by that, who would have time to clean up my room or the entire house? My room is entirely topsy-turvy. My clothes are scattered on top of my bed.
So I prefer to bring clothes at the office and just take my shower there. After work I go straight home and rest.

The routine takes place for almost four (4) months already. I only get time to take care of my clothes during my off. During those rest days are the times I can clean my room.  It’s not easy for me having this schedule. 24/7 duty for work, I have 2 rest days- consecutive off whether weekdays or weekends, but still on-call. No wonder I’m always lethargic and weak. But my friends, family and colleagues say it doesn’t show. Outside I may appear energetic but inside I am drained. I am conserving my strength but I guess it’s not enough. I need to do my daily tasks. I have to.

Now, its five (5) weeks before my birthday, currently planning to have my Mandatory leave. Spending it with my honey at a tranquil place of beauty and bliss. Hopefully it will be achieved and after that I will need to renew my driver’s license and PRC Nurse License then I am scheduled to take the Promotional Exam with NAPOLCOM (National Police Commission) on Nov 9, 2014. It’s another leap I need to make in order to improve my career.

I am thankful for the blessings I have right now. I am very blessed. I am able to provide my son’s basic needs and mine. I also have extra for my wants and leisure. This career had opened a lot of realization to me. I was able to relate to my dad’s job. I was also able to view differently the life of a law enforcer from a common civilian and professional. This is a whole new level of work. Not only work, but service, honor and justice.

I am disappointed with not so good news about our fellow enforcers, but it just goes to show that there is no PERFECT organization or institution, whether public or private. There will always be floss. But we have an ideal. We are the new generation or breed of law men, it is up to us not to become corrupt, unjust and abuse our powers and capabilities. Just to remind everyone that Peace and Order will only be attain with the ACTIVE support and cooperation of the COMMUNITY.

It’s not just us, not only up to us. But all of us.

 

RN Heals Journal

 

RN HEALS MONTHLY JOURNAL

November 2011

Name: Karen Flores Baduya                                                             Area of Assignment:   RHU-Milaor

Milaor, Camarines Sur

 I.       ACTIVITIES:

In November 2011, the DOH spearheaded the deployment of nurses (RN Heals Batch II). It’s aim is to assist in the provision of health services in poor communities as part of the DOH’s support to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the DSWD.

         RNheals II seeks to augment the inadequate nursing workforce in DOH hospitals and a number of Local Government Unit (LGU) health facilities to improve patient care and health services. Likewise, the program aims to create a pool of registered nurses with enhanced clinical and public health competencies towards the improvement of the delivery of health services.

I am deployed as part of this program. My main mission as a Public Health Nurse is to maintain focus on communities where maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates are high. We will be undergoing learning and development in public health during our one (1) year of deployment. We will be exposed to the implementation of public health programs and provision of health services. I am assigned at Milaor Rural Health Unit which is in my hometown, Milaor, Camarines Sur.

         To start with, I attended the Orientation / Seminar at Sto. Domingo, Albay for 2days. We stayed at Coastal View Beach Resort, accommodation and foods charged to DOH. Together with other nurses & midwives assigned to different municipalities in the whole Region V, we were oriented regarding the programs that DOH is implementing in the Philippines specifically the Universal Health Care, 4P’s and MNCHN.

          We are 2 Nurses deployed in the LGU-Milaor. During the first day of duty, we were endorsed by our DOH Representative: Jocelyn Batalla assisted by Glenda Tena our RHU Supervisor to the Municipal Mayor of Milaor with the 20 Barangay Captains of the Municipality. Our scope of responsibility was discussed to the Municipal Officials and to get their support in meeting our goals.

           Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the DSWD is one of the program we are tasked to make sure it is implemented. I witnessed the registration of families in the Milaor Covered Court for 6 days from Nov. 21-26, 2011.

          We were briefly discussed by the main concerns as to the purpose of RN Heals Program in the RHU Milaor. After which, we were oriented at the Center for the Daily Routine & we planned our activities this coming year 2012. We planned to conduct Mother’s Classes to the 20 Barangays of the Municipality.

The health department hopes to decrease by 75 percent the number of mothers who die during childbirth by making sure mothers will give birth at a birthing facility and assisted by a skilled health professional. The Department of Health (DOH) has secured national funding for the Maternal Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN), a strategy to address the high rates of maternal mortality.

      RNheals nurses like me, will be trained to become trainers and supervisors to coordinate with community-level workers and CHTs (Community Health Teams). It is my job to make sure we will assist families with their health needs, provide health information, and facilitate communication with other health providers.

         I start the day by logging in to our Logbooks. Our shift is 8am till 12nn and will be back by 1pm to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays. We admitted patients weekly and as per Doctor’s order, we supply them the prescribed medicine as long as it is available in the center.

         We educate mothers about proper breastfeeding, hygiene and proper nutrition. The common complaint we receive is colds, cough, fever and hypertensive elders. We provided first aid measures to wounds related to fall, accidents before referring them to tertiary hospitals for further medication and/ or treatment.

I am tasked to give effort in the provision of necessary services, better coordination among government agencies, such as DOH, DepEd, DSWD, and DILG, that is essential for the achievement of the MDG ( Millennium Development Goal).

       As part of my duty, I volunteered to come to the Provincial Health Office in Bula with Maam France Valenciano to get MMR vaccines. We were given an aneroid sphygmomanometer with stand as supply to our RHU from the DOH.

          I also monitored the facilitation of the EPI every Wednesday. Conducted by midwives and supervised by nurses. I also assisted in conducting PAP smears to women every Tuesday and Thursday. I also attended Flag Ceremony during Mondays and Flag Retreat during Fridays.

        This week, the RHU Milaor is undergoing renovation. They are replacing the door and the windows from wood to glass. This is just the beginning of fixing the building to make sure that health is properly implemented starting from a good conducive health center.

new door

II.    LEARNINGS/INSIGHTS:

          We were advised that deployed nurses will receive a monthly allowance of Php 8,000. We will be provided with PhilHealth Insurance, GSIS Group Accident Insurance. As a Nurse assigned in the Rural Health Unit we will receive additional assistance in the form of lodging and meals, among others, from the Local Government Units (LGUs) as provided in the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2011-0044 between the DILG, DOH and DSWD.

           We were also informed that we will be evaluated on a regular basis during our one-year deployment period. Those who will successfully complete the program will be given Certificates of Completion and will be considered for priority employment in government health facilities should vacancies exist.

Universal Health Care (UHC), also referred to as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP), is the “provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that is accessible, efficient, equitably distributed, adequately funded, fairly financed, and appropriately used by an informed and empowered public”. The Aquino administration puts it as the availability and accessibility of health services and necessities for all Filipinos.

          It is a government mandate aiming to ensure that every Filipino shall receive affordable and quality health benefits. This involves providing adequate resources – health human resources, health facilities, and health financing. (As quoted in the DOH website.)

“As part of our effort to achieve Kalusugan Pangkalahatan, I am confident that these programs will help contribute to rapid increase in PhilHealth enrolment, improved access to quality care in hospitals and other health care facilities, and in the attainment of our Millennium Development Goals”, as quoted by Ona.

III. ISSUES/CONCERNS:

           I know I will learn a lot in this period of deployment. I am confident that I will be able to use my skills as a nurse to help people in need especially my fellow Milaorians. I am not oblivious that we really lack proper education and implementation of good health measures. In order for me to do this, I had just observed some minimal things in the center that needs to be addressed. With regards to patient’s record system: it is not well stored in the assigned record section.

          Most of the records are lacking in its storage cabinet. Patients also forgot to bring their records specially when it is below 5 yrs old. The tendency is to duplicate the record and therefore clogging the record system. The risk for this is that the record will either be misplaced, destroyed or worst, falsified.

the present record section

IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:

          I suggest that we have monthly updating of the records and separate an area for frequent patient that has scheduled treatment at the center. I advised to have a big cabinet for the storage of the files.

I would also like to add:  “Each and every one should be conscious of health. We should actively get information on Phil Health and other health services and to regularly visit health centers and rural health units to avail of vaccination and free consultations for us and our family members. After all, we are in charge of our own health” as quoted Secretary Ona.

Signed:
Karen Flores Baduya RN
License No. 0681423
RN HEALS NURSE