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Sharing is Inspiring

Sharing is Inspiring

by Emely Dicolen -
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Before you listen to my video, I encourage you to take some time to share or write your your answers to the following questions:

1. What's the BEST think that ever happened to you during the COVID-19 pandemic?

2. How have you used your strength/s to help yourself and others during the OVID times?

3. What were your experiences of DESPAIR, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE during the pandemic?

 

I appreciate your answers. Remember: Sharing is inspiring!!!!

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by Maria Suga Dioko -

1. The best thing that happened to me in this pandemic is the realization of how vulnerable we are and how life can change in an instant. It made me appreciate the small things like waking up everyday, symptom-free. It is now back to basic for me...what is important now is the fact that I still have work and I can still buy food.  Gone are the days when I used to splurge on designer bags, shoes and clothes since I only wear scrub suits and sneakers to work. I don't need to spend money on make-up since everyday my face is covered with mask and face shield. 

2. I consider my profession as my strength. Being a pediatric hematologist dealing with cancer patients, I have no choice but to continue seeing them for their chemotherapy and procedures.  Hence,  I  considered myself lucky since I am still earning enough money for the basic needs of my family and some extra to give for those who are affected by this crisis. 

3. Last March, when an esteemed colleague and his wife succumbed to COVID, I panicked and went to hide in our house in the province. I stopped working and delayed the chemotherapy of my patients. I was depressed because I was scared of the unknown. I was so used to control over my schedules and this is something that is unprecedented. The magnitude of the problem was not even clear to me during that time. But after days of praying and reflecting, I realized that I cannot hide forever. And so, I went back to work again. I am still angry with the chinese,  with the people who disregard safety protocols, with our leaders who kept on downplaying the situation. I still cannot forgive them. I only hope that I will emerge from this pandemic with a renewed appreciation for life. 

 

 

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by Christine Sagpao -
1. The pandemic forced us to stay at home and that gave me lots of time with my husband. My only regret is that I cannot see my Dad who’s now 88 because I might bring him the virus. We just see each other in FB messenger.
2. I guess my strength in this Covid-19 times is my work as a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist. I still go on duty & read films, hopefully helping the clinicians manage our patients, especially those in the Covid wards & ICU. I still see my cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy and help other specialty oncologist provide these patients with cure, comfort, care & hope! I am extremely grateful to stilll have work that I can still provide help to my family and some people in the in community during the ECQ.
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by Christine Sagpao -
3. I feel extreme despair back in March with the admission in ICU of friends & collegues and death of some due to lies of people about their travel history and the lack of PPEs. Helped coordinate with Med school classmates & friends to get our residents the hard to come by PPEs. It’s a good that there are now adequate supply of disinfectants & masks.
I still feel despair that some patients have delayed/stopped treatment because some of them need co-management with other speciality oncologist who still don’t do clinics and some patients can’t go to areas with treatment facilities because of no available flights.
I still feel despair with the other people who don’t follow social/physical distancing in public and do not wear mask. Some do, but do not wear them properly!
I just pray & hope that finally we can conquer the virus with better medical management & formulation of the vaccine soonest. And hopefully we can slowly go back to normal pre-Covid.
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by Marianne Joy Naria-Maritana -
1. the best thing that happened to me during pandemic is being able to do the things i wanted to do during the days off from work as part of quarantine i.e. praying, reading some books, watching movies.

2. i think my strength is to see what can go wrong in the future and by seeing it, be able to plan ahead. since i have no power to do so, i put it into writing so in case my thoughts are asked, i would be able to share it :) another strength is being patient-centered. This strength helped us find ways on how we can grant a wish of a dying child which initially seemed impossible and not doable in time of pandemic.

3. i guess despair is seeing the rise in covid infected people not only in the country but also in other countries where my sister and father are. i was frustrated that they weren't able to come home earlier than the lockdown, praying they were able to come home and get trapped in the philippines. I was worried if i would ever see them again. i forgave the circumstances and lifted everything in God's will. Then hope comes knowing everyday that they are safe and that the cases where my father is, are low and my sister works in a hospital who says would take care of them in case they get sick.
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by Mary Cecille Inciong -
1. The best thing that ever happened during this COVID-19 pandemic is that I got to spend time with my family, especially my mom. Though her flight to Canada has been cancelled several times, this pandemic has made her stay here in the Philippines for quite a longer period of time. She may have been saddened and stressed by not being able to go back home, but the time she spent with us is truly worthwhile.
2. Being a doctor, I was the only one who ran errands during the quarantine period. So, I took that privilege to help my family get the necessary supplies. Also, my profession has helped me a lot during this trying times since I was able to earn even if I am working from home. In return, most of the donations from the LGUs were redirected to neighbors who need them more. Also, because of my medical knowledge, I was able to comfort patients who are suffering from anxiety due to this pandemic.
3. As I said, the best thing that happened to me during this pandemic is being with my mom. However, I felt despair when her flights to Canada were cancelled several times. I have bought ticket twice already and its cost is really making my pocket cry. But then, thinking about her prolonged stayed here gives me happiness and more time to be with her. I am just hoping that she will be able to finally go back home with my siblings who are also longing for her.
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by Martha Jane Pauline Umali -
1. The best thing that happened to me during the COVID-19 pandemic is the opportunity to reconnect with people through the internet and on social media. Previously, we've been just busy with our own lives; but, having this pandemic that poses a threat to all of us, we remember people who are dear to us, and check on and give support to each other. When we initially used the term social distancing instead of physical distancing, I actually thought it was ironic for me since it made me be more active and closer with others on social media.

2. I'm not sure about my strength but I've been trying to be more considerate and understanding about things, helping in small ways, and keeping my faith.

3. I felt despair and anxiety about all the changes and threat to our lives. There was so much to do and attend to do that it became frustrating because I was unprepared. After some time, I realized that I need to be more forgiving and take care of myself first so that I'd be able to help in turn. I still feel despair and anxiety but am more mindful now. It also gives me hope to see people working together to cope with our situation. This pandemic made me realize what are essentials and good in my life, the most important things that I value and wish to better, and dreams for myself and others, for each and all.

Salamat po sa lahat! Sending love and prayers for all! : )