We are back in Urdineta - a family outing for the afternoon. Jendy, the middle child, just finished her 5th grade year and had the closing ceremony this morning. She received 1st Honor in her class this year (aka Valedictorian), and has done so since 1st grade. She also received an award 
for a collage she did, and Pedro was able to pin her with the ribbon on stage (he and I also awards a couple other children for honors they received this year - it was fun because we had no idea what we were doing and were just flying off the seat of our pants!). Afterward, Pedro and I met a gentleman, Patrick, who is working on getting scholarships for students to participate in a music/arts/academics summer program in Manaoag, a city close to Laoac. It is a program associated by a specific school (I can't remember the name right now) that provides students the opportunity to accelerate and expand their talents, specifically targeted towards "the poor." They also provide programs for children with special needs/disabilities (something that Pedro and I are keeping in mind, as Jeevelyn gets old enough to go to school).
Speaking of Jeevelyn, we went to Dagupan on Wednesday to the Regional Medical Center.
It was the first time she had ever seen a doctor, because Valeria has not had the money to go before. Valeria had told me that when she was pregnant with Jeevelyn, she had fallen in the back of the house, which is why Jeevelyn's hands and feet are now twisted. The medical center is similar to a hospital, but expanded, where you can find everything medically related, from regular doctor check ups and pediatrics to OB/GYN, OR, dental and eye doctors. Being a public service, there was a lot of waiting - it
isn't necessary for one to make an appointment, so people would just go up and register at a window, depending on the service needed, and then wait until the respected physician was ready to see you. So we saw there in the waiting are a variety of people there for regular doctor visits to people in hospital beds looking like they need an operation. Tita, who went with us, said that the private practice is much better, but we needed to see this physician at the RMC first. By the end of a couple hours of waiting, and several times going in and out of the doctor's office, they finally told Valeria that they couldn't do anything for Jeevelyn there - that the specialist she needs to see is in Manila. So, we are talking about going on Monday or Tuesday to see the specialist.
for a collage she did, and Pedro was able to pin her with the ribbon on stage (he and I also awards a couple other children for honors they received this year - it was fun because we had no idea what we were doing and were just flying off the seat of our pants!). Afterward, Pedro and I met a gentleman, Patrick, who is working on getting scholarships for students to participate in a music/arts/academics summer program in Manaoag, a city close to Laoac. It is a program associated by a specific school (I can't remember the name right now) that provides students the opportunity to accelerate and expand their talents, specifically targeted towards "the poor." They also provide programs for children with special needs/disabilities (something that Pedro and I are keeping in mind, as Jeevelyn gets old enough to go to school).Speaking of Jeevelyn, we went to Dagupan on Wednesday to the Regional Medical Center.
It was the first time she had ever seen a doctor, because Valeria has not had the money to go before. Valeria had told me that when she was pregnant with Jeevelyn, she had fallen in the back of the house, which is why Jeevelyn's hands and feet are now twisted. The medical center is similar to a hospital, but expanded, where you can find everything medically related, from regular doctor check ups and pediatrics to OB/GYN, OR, dental and eye doctors. Being a public service, there was a lot of waiting - it
isn't necessary for one to make an appointment, so people would just go up and register at a window, depending on the service needed, and then wait until the respected physician was ready to see you. So we saw there in the waiting are a variety of people there for regular doctor visits to people in hospital beds looking like they need an operation. Tita, who went with us, said that the private practice is much better, but we needed to see this physician at the RMC first. By the end of a couple hours of waiting, and several times going in and out of the doctor's office, they finally told Valeria that they couldn't do anything for Jeevelyn there - that the specialist she needs to see is in Manila. So, we are talking about going on Monday or Tuesday to see the specialist. So tomorrow is Kuya Jose's graduation. Valeria is now buying food and supplies for the celebration. I just got a text that they are done, so I will now go meet them at Jollibee, a filipino fastfood favorite. It seems that it is not often that the family goes out together, or to a restaurant, so Pedro and I are happy that we are able to do so while we are here.
So much for a short update, but hopefully we will be able to again soon.
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