Last fall, my overseas trip had ended and I was back all in one piece, just as I had hoped.Having just passed the big 9-0 landmark, I was wondering how it would all turn out and how others would vi…
Having just passed the big 9-0 landmark, I was wondering how it would all turn out and how others would view me — a person of my age still travelling and especially on a trans-Atlantic journey. I already had surprised comments from friends here at home who were wondering how I would manage on the trip. Many of them, in my age group, said they would no longer undertake such a trip.
But the “age question” would follow me on the trip. Part of it was my own realization that things were not what they used to be and that I needed to adapt to this new reality. But this time was a little different from past visits. I did not participate in as many group outings as before, worried about keeping up with the group on lengthier walks or managing stairs.
But there was no getting away from remarks related to my age. The remedial gym instructor lady wanted to know if I still did my own cooking and laundry. Another time, a member of our group told me how people in the group “admired” me for participating at age 92 When I protested, her insightful reply surprised me. “I see. You want to be known for who you are, not your age.” Well put.
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