You've Made It

by: Girlie A. Diaz


Well, you've made it.
You've finally made it.
Struggles are no more.
Suffering's all over.
Are you so sure?


You have every right to be happy.
Very few can make the trip and back.
But you did it. And you're happy?
Did you ever think to turn your head back to the Hell
you've left behind?

Do you see your brother, your sister, you children,
still struggling to break free?
To see a blinding light
In the midst of darkness.

You see them.
Are you still happy?
You may have made it.
But you cannot possibly be happy
Until we are all out.

Hospital

During times of sudden and costly hospital confinements,...it's comfort to know the bills are paid! " I'd like to thank you and your insurance company for providing me a better hospitalization plan that is responsive to the current time and the future. Sickness is inevitable , accidents are unpredictable, both are financially draining situations and I am glad I am covered by your company."

An accident or a sudden illness could leave you a pile of bills and a mountain of problems. Even if Phil health benefits and private health funds were to cover the bulk of your medical bills, there will be many extra expenses to deal with if you or a family member is hospitalized. Who's going to pay the rent? The tuition? What about amortization? The food budget? Not to mention all the other expenses a family incurs. When you finally leave the hospital, you may not be in a condition to go back to work immediately and what if you must stay in the hospital for weeks... Even months

Escape

I first took up walking as a means of escape. After a busy morning in my office, I found it refreshing to take a stroll at lunchtime, to breathe the fresh air and feel the sun. Another walk in the cool night air was, I discovered, an exhilarating way to unwind.

I'll never forget the feeling I got one cold night as I walked the deserted streets after many grueling hours at the hospital. I suddenly realized that I no, longer felt tense of tired. All my worries about my patients' illnesses, as well as my own personal cares, seemed to evaporate as quickly as the smoky vapor of my breath in the frosty night.

As I incorporated walking into my schedule, not only were my spirits lifted, but my weight and blood pressure were gradually reduced.