The Unexpected Journey of Healing
It has been more than three months since I injured my foot. Even now, it still hurts. I am not yet back to my old self. I can no longer enjoy my regular walking routine or do my bone-density exercises that require jumping. I am still limping and need to use crutches whenever I have to go out for necessary errands. More than that, I need someone to accompany me every time I leave the house. Is this what life of dependence feels like? For many years, I have been independent. I enjoyed doing errands by myself and never hesitated to go wherever I needed to. In fact, during my first two trips outside the Philippines, I traveled alone to visit my siblings in two different countries. I valued the freedom and confidence that came with being able to take care of myself. This is not the first time I have sprained my ankle. In the past, however, it healed quickly - sometimes in less than a day. There was never a fracture. Perhaps things are different now because I am already 80 years old, a...
