TRAVEL TIME (Davao City to Tarragona, Davao Oriental)

We left Davao City at 10 am. Together with Dimple we went to Mati City. At 3 pm, we reached Mati City and finally went to our respective municipality. The 1 hour drive from Mati City to Municipality of Tarragona was quick because the roads are concrete and there was no sign traffic. I already contacted the TB Aider of Tarragona, Mr. Elmer Acosta for the expected time of my arrival.

I reached the Rural Health Unit at around 5 pm. Mr. Pusta, Ms. Bridget and  Mr. Renan welcomed me. I was then introduced by the TB Aider to other staff. Among of those that I met today are midwives; Ate Inday1, Ate Inday2, Sir Jun and Jie2x.  I began to talk and introduced myself. We chatted and shared common stories.

Challenges and Problems Encountered:

The challenge was the establishment of contact towards the TB Aider. It was one of the crucial part of the trip because I've been contacting  him a couple of times but didn’t respond. I texted one of his colleagues and asked for his active number.    Fortunately, they replied. The number that was first given to me by the TB Aider from Baganga was wrong. I thanked to TB Aider of Caraga for sending the number though it was late. I immediately called Mr. Pusta and fortunately, he answered. I was then in awe when he was telling me that he was going to leave the RHU at 5 pm. I was really weary that time and decided to just let go of the situation. I took the risk and gladly he was there, patiently waiting when I came.

Reflection:

One of the most valuable thing I learned today is to just don’t lose hope. The hope I am referring to was the time I had nothing but a chance to gain contact and suddenly a text message I received was one of the awesome hopes that I've had. I was really  battling between fear and hope when I was sitting inside the bus. I'd like to quote that, "risk taking is something that tells us of the infinite possibilities, we are not human if we do not take risks" , indeed we are all created to be hopeful and fashioned with actions . We just  need to pray and take actions. These are the perfect formula to success.