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Diaries of a Rural Surgeon Ph by Dr. Aeris Nacion

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Diaries of a Rural Surgeon Ph by Dr. Aeris Nacion

South Korea and USA-trained surgeon and scientific author in Tacloban City.

28/06/2026

Achievement unlocked. But more than that—tables turned.

Life has a way of humbling you before it elevates you. There were seasons of quiet work, unanswered questions, exhaustion, self-doubt, and moments when the weight of responsibility felt heavier than the dream.
And then, somehow, the tables turn.

What once felt distant becomes reality. Doors you once only prayed for begin to open.
The rooms you once hoped to enter become spaces where your name is called.

Receiving the Smith Surgical International Scholarship at Fairmont Georgetown, Washington, D.C. feels like one of those moments.
A reminder that hard work matters, but so do grace, timing, and faith.

I carry deep gratitude—for every mentor who guided me, every patient who trusted me, every challenge that shaped me, and every setback that quietly prepared me.

Sometimes the turning of tables isn’t about proving people wrong.
Sometimes, it’s about God showing you what was possible all along.
Still taking this in. Grateful beyond words.

28/05/2026

Done with the first part of my double degree journey.

Officially earned my Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management — and now continuing toward my Master’s degree.

Still surreal balancing surgery, hospital duties, research, private practice, and business school all at once. A lot of late nights, missed weekends, and coffee-fueled days but also a lot of growth, learning, and perspective.

This reminded me that no matter where you are in life or career, there’s always room to evolve. 🙏

12/04/2026

Happy Blessed Sunday.

Celebrating my 7th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

08/03/2026

I’ve seen strength in many forms. But some of the strongest people I know are women who carry heavy burdens quietly, show up every day, and keep going even when the world doesn’t notice.

To the mothers, daughters, sisters, colleagues, and patients who fight battles no one else sees—your resilience is powerful. Your sacrifices matter more than words can say.

Today, on International Women’s Day, I celebrate the quiet courage, the endless compassion, and the unbreakable spirit of women everywhere. The world may not always see it, but heaven surely does.

Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women who inspire us every single day.

17/02/2026

As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, I feel a renewed sense of purpose and momentum.

In surgery, we are trained to be precise and disciplined but we also rely on courage, intensity, and forward motion. The Horse symbolizes strength and relentless drive. Fire represents transformation, passion, and bold action. Together, they remind us that progress requires both skill and spirit.

Every operation begins with a decision to move forward. To act. To lead. To trust our preparation. That energy, focused and purposeful, is what I hope to carry into this year.

For my patients: may this be a year of healing that restores your strength and propels you toward fuller, healthier lives.

This year may the fire fuel resilience and innovation and not burnout. May we protect our peace fiercely. The evil eye and ill intentions find no place near us as they fade, fail, go blind, and die before they touch our work or our purpose.

The Horse runs forward without hesitation. This year, so will we — with steady hands, clear minds, and hearts committed to service.
Here’s to strength, momentum, and a powerful year ahead.

Happy Chinese New Year!

18/01/2026

Thoughts on a Sunday

Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells, a loss of order where survival turns in to a silent destruction. Resentment can grow in the same way, especially as a woman standing in spaces never designed with me in mind. In a world of white coats and sharp instruments where authority has long worn a masculine face, I have felt the weight of being watched more closely, questioned more often, and celebrated more quietly. The resentment does not always announce itself. Sometimes it hides in withheld support, in the pause before my voice is acknowledged, in the subtle need to prove myself again and again.

There are moments when anger rises, when comparison whispers that I should harden, shrink, or strike back. But I have learned what unguarded anger and quiet jealousy become - they do not shield the heart, they devour it. They turn inward, dulling joy, blurring joy, thinning compassion.

So I turn to reflection. I lay down what was never mine to carry. I choose growth instead of bitterness, excellence instead of explanation. In refusing to let resentment take hold, I reclaim myself. I remember that my presence here is no accident —— it is a mark of strength, of endurance, and earned belonging.

A Blessed Sunday.

The Surgeon is In

14/01/2026

Thoughts on a Wednesday.

Professional disappointments sting, and the unraveling of a working relationship prompts a necessary pause. I sift through the friction not for blame, but for the lesson it carries—a chance to refine my communication, clarify my boundaries, and grow.

Yet this reflection always returns me to my anchor: what matters is that my patients love and appreciate me.

This is the quiet, profound truth that steadies me. Their trust and gratitude, earned in moments of genuine care, are the compass that guides my purpose and far outweighs any professional discord.

Grateful for the gifts.

07/01/2026

"To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people; to earn the appreciation of honest critics;
to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better;

And to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.

That is to have succeeded."

04/01/2026

What a privilege

To be tired from work you once asked the universe for.
To be stretched by growth you used to dream about.
To be challenged by a life you chose to build,
And to outgrow things you once thought you had to settle for.

What a privilege to carry responsibilities that once felt unreachable.
To heal from things you were sure would break you.
To wake up with purpose, even when the road feels heavy.
To slowly become the version of yourself you once prayed for.

01/01/2026

New Year. Same Standards. Same Commitment.

Medicine doesn’t pause for holidays—and neither does the privilege of caring for others.

Grateful to begin the year doing what I believe in.

Wishing everyone a healthy and hopeful year ahead.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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