December 30, 2009 Days Gone By : The LCRC Year - End Culminating Activity

Founded by Dr. Randy Dellosa, Life Change Recovery Center (LCRC) is a psychiatric facility and rehabilitation center for people suffering from schizophrenia, depression, addiction, and other unmanageable behaviors. It is located at #105 Scout Rallos Street, Brgy. Sacred Heart, Kamuning, Quezon City.

For further information about LCRC, you may contact 415-7964 or 415-6529. You may also visit www.randydellosa.com

" This will be a very busy day". That is what I am thinking while I was on my way to LCRC. Good thing I was just right on time (8:00am) even I lack sleep.

I starteed to finish the lettering for the backdrop and eventually discussed with Lala some matters regarding our facilitation to the culminating activity later that day.

Sir Al, in our meeting, delegated each of us on a particular matter that should be worked on. Gayle on the gifts, Haha on the costume, Dana and Daisy on the banner for Sir Vito, me on the decoration and backdrop and Lala on the preparation for the culminating activity.

Speaking of the culminating activity (ceremony of time capsule and letting go), the residents were given two sheets of paper - a white one and a yellow one. On the white paper, they were asked to write the things that they want to let go - their failures, pains, not-so-good memories and experiences (this paper was burned at the ceremony). On the other hand, they must write on the yellow paper all their goals that they want to achieve for the year 2010. However, these goals must be guided with these reminders: it should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time - Bound.

Sadly, not all of them participated with that activity. After they were finished writing, the papers were then collected and put inside their own respective boxes. Rehearsals followed after that.

During the nap time of the residents, we were informed from the nurse station that there will be a new resident coming. She was resistant at first that was why we were not yyet allowed to enter the hall for the continuation of the decorating.

Before the program started, we had the opportunity to talk to Sir Vito with his "unplanned" and spontaneous bible study. I think that was God working His way to bless us in our program.

I and Lala were the hosts. (and i know nothing about hosting..tsk.) the program went pretty well, just like the presentation of the residents..and of course our presentation (30 minutes practice lang yon!)

the testimonials given by the residents were all inspiring and solemn. That was also I can say about the culminating activity. in the part of the awarding, I was happy to see that the residents were happy with the awards that they received. I think they were more happy with the gifts that they received from their families that symbolize new beginning.

Of course, what is a party without picture taking? The residents really enjoyed this part as much as we do..