“Golden Memory to Treasure”
JOCELYN ESNARA−LEGASPI
With my guest for knowledge, I came to be in Shikoku Island of Japan, Kochi
Prefecture.
Kochi is a safe, peaceful and a beautiful place to live in. It is a “Home away
from Home”. In Kochi, there is a time for work and a time for fun. Kochi people’s
dedication to work, competence and skills are noteworthy. Fun time is party, “Beer-drinking”
and “karaoke” time. I dare not forget Kochi because of the sweet-smiling, warm-hearted
and very accommodating community.
Coming to Japan as a trainee in my own field of profession is a very rare
opportunity, “Chance of a Lifetime”. Likewise, learning the Japanese Language
is very interesting, thanks to the Nichebei Gakuin for laying the foundation of
our Nihongo. At the beginning, I thought I was “lost in a Paradise” when I have
to start my formal training at Hata Kenmin Hospital on July 11, 2002. To be far
away from my family and Loved ones, living in an entirely different world alone
is quite difficult, and I almost “gave up”. But thanks to the kind people of Kochi.
Their sweet smiles, warm-hearted care and concern made me able to survive. I came
to realize that 10 months is too short a period to make a little sacrifice for
what we are here for is not only for ourselves but for a better or improved services
we can render to our patients when we go back home.
市場で山積になって売られているマンゴーやオレンジ |
My training in Hata and Kochi Central Hospital made me appreciate Japan’s way
of treating and caring for their patients, especially babies admitted at the NICU.
Truly, our Hospital, the Benguet General Hospital, is beyond compare when it comes
to the “High Tech., State of the Art” diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, facilities,
and overflowing medical supplies. Hence I would say, to be a Medical Practitioner
in Japan is amazing and interesting. With all the sophisticated diagnostics and
therapeutics, one can appreciate the art of Medical Science. I am more than grateful
for all the knowledge and skills acquired in this training. To my host institutions,
and the Kochi Community as a whole, words may not be enough to express my heartfelt
gratitude but again “thank you very very much,” I will never ever forget each
and everyone, for this Kochi experience is a “Golden Memory to Treasure”. Someday,
if God prevails, Kochi is a place to visit “Once More.” Hope to see each other
again and I hope this Kochi-Benguet Sisterhood Development Program will continue
forever.
“MABUHAY ANG ATING SAMAHAN”...
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