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a family doctor and mother writing about health, home, and everything in between

Let's go swimming!

By Amelyn R. Rafael, MD

First published on Super Dok · April 20, 2007

From the archives — written in 2007. Medical understanding has changed since this was written. This post is preserved as originally published and may contain outdated guidance. For current information, consult your physician.

We arrived at our destination April 3, 2007 at exactly 7PM. We were very tired. The next morning we woke up early to have a swim in the beach. The water was calm, the scenery is very peaceful. There's something in it that makes me feel close to home.

I stayed in the water for about an hour then strolled in the shoreline to enjoy more the place. The breeze was very soothing. Something I sought for so long....

As I stayed in a hut watching my kids and my husband play in the water, several natives approached me and were asking for some free medicines. The last time we were here, me and my husband conducted free clinic with free medicines for the townsfolk. It was a 3-day medical mission. This time there was no medical mission because it was Holy Week. We planned to stay there for only a few days. Nevertheless, my husband, and me occasionally, gave free consultations during our free time. And we felt that the people really appreciated it.

Our stay there was perked up by the taste of delectable foods served to us by my in-laws. You will read this in future posts.

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