The tables have turned. I am now taking advice from my children.
At my daughter’s urging, I signed up with a personal trainer at the local YMCA. He is a lovely young man. And since he was raised by his grandparents in the Philippines, he has a special regard for old people.
Twice a week, he takes me through a series of exercises designed to strengthen and flex various muscle groups. My goal is both modest and huge: to be able to get up off the floor unassisted.
Every week I can feel myself getting stronger and more flexible. Every week I am discovering forgotten muscles. New happy-achy places. New strength.
And now I have a new goal: to get my husband to sign up!
Mary Janicke
Houston, Texas