How is everyone here? If you are going to ask me, I am happy and grateful for today. I would like to share with all of you a special event I attended last time. To be part of Cebu Business Park Lions Club helped me to give service to the community and experience the reality behind those doors. I am the youngest member as of now of the team but I am thankful because I am surrounded by great minds with their expertise. I have no regrets about becoming a member because it has lots of activities that prioritize the needs of our society. These are some members and others were not able to attend because of their personal reasons and also the majority of them are from Cebu City who is traveling here in Cebu South Province which is an advantage for me because it's 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from my Municipality that is why I don't hesitate to join and utilize the holiday as another special day to spend with other people in the community.

When we arrive there, we are thankful for the coordination of the Barangay and its team to prepare the venue of the event providing those chairs, sound system, and other equipment to make the event functional. After gathering the participants of the event in the Sports Complex at Barangay Ocana in Car-Car City, we begin the day with a short prayer asking for guidance and safety from everybody who participated in the said event and hoping to be successful on this day.

Diabetes Awarness

Our speaker of the day had discussed the proper food intake and what are the do's and dont's to avoid this concern. We are happy that everyone is focused on listening and serious about the benefits of listening to this topic. As it is increasing the number of Diabetic people as of this year. This is a worth it seminar for them to share with their family and friends.

Blood Sugar Testing

Most of the participants have sugar level issues and we are glad to conduct this project to help the people know their health status as there are some who cannot afford to visit the clinic or are far from hospitals. To be there is such a special time for them because they are given a chance to know their health. Our registered Doctors and the medical group were trying their best to accommodate everyone. To share a funny part, when everyone left, I and the rest of the members got tested and most of us have high sugar levels and the doctor was making a joke to us telling us that we are supposed to be part of the said awareness. Though it came out like that it really give us an awareness that even we must check our health status too.

Gift Giving

The residents will receive some small blessings from us. It is nice to see how they smile and are happy to have it and they considered it already a big blessing because it can add to their daily needs. We distributed some snacks as well for them to enjoy. It is such a good feeling to experience like this because I can hear different stories and lessons in life from these amazing people. I can connect with them because I'd been in their shoes. Life is so difficult without a fixed salary income or any source of income so to have this kind of activity can at least lend help to those who need it.

I am going to go home with an overflowing of compliments and joy. I am honored to be part of this and willing to involve in more projects. One of the best lessons I gained from this event is that no matter how small blessings we can give to others, it is still a blessing and we should learn to consider other feelings about what they'd been through. Let us always remember to eat healthy foods and do some food diet if possible. You don't necessary to lose weight to look sexy but to be healthy. Avoid the foods that can trigger us most especially for our event today about Diabetes Awareness that we have to be conscious of the food intake and its content. Have a great Friday everyone and let us spread this good news to everybody.