RE 113

Integration

Submitted to: Sir Jose Suizo

Submitted by: Jocelly Tupas
 PERSONAL INTRODUCTION

I am Jocelly R. Tupas a 2nd year Industrial Engineering student at Notre Dame of

Dadiangas University. I interviewed three families and asked them the questions I had

prepared. This integration has been given to me in order for me to have a perspective

on certain people's lives during the pandemic. What impact it has on their lives, their

relationships with God, and their relationships with their families.

I never thought there would be anything that would stop the industry for a while.

For some, the pandemic took away everything from them. Someone had to bear the

losses and someone had to also shut their businesses. My life has changed for the

better in certain aspects. I've never enjoyed crowds, so social separation suits me

perfectly. This epidemic provided me with my life's purpose. Even if this pandemic was

terrible, I still wish it hadn't happened in the first place. But that's life; the only constant

is change.

I have a lot of lesson I earned during this time. The times like these make us

realize how privileged and lucky we are to afford to live in a comfortable house, wear

decent clothes, eat healthy food, afford medical expenses, and able to survive without

even working for few days due to our savings or luxury of “work from home”. I always

keep my and my family's health first than any other things but this pandemic and

watching my loved ones die because of coronavirus taught me that nothing in this world

is more precious than health. This pandemic has taught me the value of life. To value

the small moments, value the time spend with the loved ones, living to the fullest without
shying away or hiding in our rooms. Do whatever makes you happy because you don't

know what pandemic tomorrow can bring. I do think that there’s a great deal of comfort

in connecting with God at a time of stress, and more importantly, that doing so can give

us strength to do the right thing by others and ourselves.

The best one above all is “Be happy for what you have” be grateful and live your

life full of love and compassion.

Documentation
1st Family: TUPAS FAMILY

HOUSE

INTERVIEW

a. How are you affected by the pandemic?

- The coronavirus which is happening all over the world, affects me in many ways. There’s no
face to face learning, parties, or social gatherings with friends and my grandparents died because of
Corona virus.

b. How it changes the total landscape of the family economically, relationally?

- Since my dad is a front liner, we are so blessed that we are not so much affected economically
and because of the fact that we are all in need to stay at home all the time, my family's relationship
becomes closer.

c. What are the spiritual insights brought by the pandemic?

- It has made me more reliant on prayers and it strengthened my faith in the sense that this virus
shows the importance of God and the Church in providing hope to people.

d. What are the lights and shadows brought about by the pandemic?

- It became light because we saw the things that we didn't noticed, just like time for our family,
time for God and Time to reflect on ourselves. The pandemic also became a shadow to us because it
greatly affects our lives, our education, and the most important thing is our economy.
2nd Family: VERGARA FAMILY

HOUSE

INTERVIEW

a. How are you affected by the pandemic?

- Stuck at home. Pretty stressful.

b. How it changes the total landscape of the family economically, relationally?

- Our family is much affected because the price of the goods are increasing and my family’s’
income is not sufficient enough.

c. What are the spiritual insights brought by the pandemic?

- Pandemic has strengthened my faith in God. He always there for me even in very deep and
dark moments.

d. What are the lights and shadows brought about by the pandemic?

- It became light because. I was able to spend more time with my family because we were all at
home. Shadow because all of us got infected by the virus and worst lost a loved one.
3rd Family: DEJITO FAMILY

HOUSE

INTERVIEW

a. How are you affected by the pandemic?

- Before, I didn't need to wear a mask and face shield just to go out, but now I

Know it's necessary, and we're facing pressure to keep our social distances.

b. How it changes the total landscape of the family economically, relationally?

- Both my parents are still working so it didn’t affect us economically.

c. What are the spiritual insights brought by the pandemic?

- It gives me realization that we need God in our life because He is our hope during this time.

d. What are the lights and shadows brought about by the pandemic?

- It became light because it brings family closer. Shadow is that someone out there lose their jobs
and family members
PERSONAL REFLECTION
My life had been affected in both - positive and negative manner during this

pandemic.

At first, I didn't pay much attention to the coronavirus because I assumed it was

just another epidemic that would pass. I wasn't too concerned until the middle of May

2020, when several individuals tested positive. Then it dawned on me that this is no

longer a game. I was now feeling overwhelmed by all of the changes that were taking

place. Schools and markets were eventually shuttered, and we were informed by the

news station that schools would be closed until a later date. It's simply that everything

began to shift, and the fear increased. I kept picturing the worst-case scenario. Nothing

was open, the stores were closed, and we were officially quarantined. It was like a

nightmare from which I couldn't awaken. The exaggeration and bogus news that

individuals continued spreading on social media aggravated the issue. Because

everyone was confined, the Pandemic resulted in job losses and an upsurge in

robberies and rapes.

This pandemic drove us closer to God. Based on every answer, God is their

hope and He is in control of everything. I'm sure there are people suffering as a result of

the epidemic, but I'm grateful since, overall, I had a good time with my family. It was

good to see everyone gathered around the table again, this time with only one other

person to chat to. I am grateful that my family and I are safe and well for all of the brave

first responders who have given so much to assist us get through this tough time. This

pandemic also helps me to discover myself so much better. It has created space for me

to figure a lot of stuff out and trust the process of my life.