Kythe: Children should be playing kites

Sometimes all people need is some hope. That's what I have felt when we went to Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center (AFPMC). Kids as young as 3 months are diagnosed with serious illnesses. These sickness prevents them from going to school and do other day to day activities. Some kids spend the rest of the days, months or even years in the hospital. It's depressing, and hopeless most of the time. That Saturday morning, we met Christian, a little boy of 4. He has asthma when he was just 3 months. He is very silent yet his eyes danced when he plays. He has hope. I enjoyed just watching him toss legos in the truck or somewhere else. There's this kid that has leukemia but he is soo energetic. He runs, jumps, slides and sometimes slips. I admire his strength. Sometimes, it makes me think what if people don't worry much about stuff and just enjoy the thrill of living.

Later that afternoon, we had a session of relaxation technique. Causes of stress are enumerated as well as excercises and meditation. There are foods to avoid, relationship problems to addressed and helping oneself in coping with stress.

A hospital is a dreary place no one dares to go. It smells of sickness and darkness. Yet that day and everyday, there are people who goes there to make time for the sick patients. It is hard to help others but it wouldn't hurt to extend our hands. We are so lucky and complete. Helping others without second thought will make us richer in every sense.